Photos: Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival returns through Sunday
Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community.
This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists to shop from Friday through Sunday night at Jácome Plaza.
Zachary Hamilton carries his son Caleb on his shoulders on day one of the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
People browse the food options during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
Stephen Addington, a chef with Laikoink Polish food ensemble prepares food for the growing line of customers during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
People stop to eat on day one of the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
Adriana Felix, a Yaqui doll maker puts together custom clay figurines during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
Laikoink Polish food ensemble prepares food for the growing line of customers during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
People walk around the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
Grupo Anatolia plays Turkish pop/folk music during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
Marlene Jose, a cook at O’Odham Ladies fry bread works the deep frier during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
Crochet bags are for sale at the Artisans Beyond Borders- Border Community Alliance during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
People watch Grupo Anatolia perform on the Church Avenue stage schedule during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
El surco performs Argentine and Chilean folk music during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
T-shirts, stickers, hats, and more are for sale at True Descendants during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
People browse the food options during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
Diane Lee helps customers at her booth Navajo Jewels during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025.
People walk around the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
People browse the plentiful food and jewelry options during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jácome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
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