Hundreds gathered for lunch at the 44th edition of TMY.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Dancers with Tucson's Compania de Danza Folklorica de Arizona perform on the Alameda St. stage during opening day of the 44th edition of Tucson Meet Yourself in Tucson, AZ. on October 13, 2017.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Helpers and staff of Tucson's Cafe Santa Rosa keep super busy making Indian Fry Bread.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Hundreds of people turned for opening day.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Lines cue up early for refreshing Raspados.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Arslan Redzepovic, with Chef Alisah's Restaurant serves up some chicken for a customer.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Plenty of folks were eating on the run during lunchtime.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Chickens roast around lunchtime.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Robert Rosas and son Bubba, 2, discuss lunch choices.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Michelle Saavedra and Carrie Fairchild, l-r, contemplate their choices of something new for lunch.
Tucson Meet Yourself
The festival is a good opportunity to catch up with friends.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Diego Rico is thrilled with his Agua Frescas drink as his family awaits their orders.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Ceramic artist Abdulla Mohammed paints on a tile.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Ceramic artist Abdulla Mohammed paints on a tile for a gift with his hand-painted plates and bowls for sale nearby.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Ocotillo Rain & Thunder provide some bluegrass entertainment.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Eva Peres, center, discusses some of her Oaxacan dresses with customer Georgia Armstrong who buys one every year.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Maps make it easy to get around.
The annual festival features dazzling performances, unique art vendors, and food you can't get elsewhere.
Motorists near downtown should be on the lookout starting tonight as preparations begin for the annual Tucson Meet Yourself event this weekend.