One of the largest Tucson festivals is back and right around the corner. Tucson Meet Yourself is a folk festival with roots dating back decades. Over the years, it has done nothing but grow, bringing in new events, activities, and vendors. Plus, with its place on the calendar, it’s one of the first great weekends to really get outside with the family while avoiding the brutal summer and early autumn heat.
The first official Tucson Meet Yourself festival was organized by the University of Arizona, spearheaded by its professor of anthropology, Dr. James “Big Jim” Griffith. Since the initial event in 1974, it has grown far beyond what it once was, and now, as the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary, there are all kinds of fun-filled activities to enjoy.
Food is at the heart of any great festival. While there is so much to do at the Tucson Meet Yourself folk festival, it is absolutely a highlight, as it gives visitors the chance to try food they otherwise wouldn’t have easy access to. This year there are not only over 50 food vendors, but 15 of them are new to the event. Some of the currently scheduled vendors include Belicious Waffles, Bollywood Pizza Company, David’s Outdoor Kitchen BBQ, Doshirok Korean, El Golden Taco, Hungry Kephua (food from Guam), Samurai Sombrero, Che Cafe Empanadas, Eatgypt, Empanadas El Deominicano, Moreno’s Roasted Corn, and dozens of others.