Itβs that time of year again.
Tucson Meet Yourself is a 44-year-old festival that celebrates food, language, cultures and people.Β
Some affectionately call it βTucson Eat Yourself,β as more than 50 food vendors will be fixing up their specialties.
This year, new dining options are on the menu: Cuban cuisine, cassava cake from the coast of Nicaragua, and oxtails from CeeDee Jamaican Kitchen.
Check out performances by Phil Wiggins, master of acoustic harmonica;Β Julia GuitiΓ©rrez-Rivera,Β traditional Puerto Rican dancer;Β Lone PiΓ±on, acoustic trio string band; andΒ Sonora LΓrico, lyrical opera quartet. Β
When:Β Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where:Β El Presidio Park and Jacome Library Plaza
Cost: FREE! Bring cash and card for food, drinks, t-shirts, and other merchandise.Β
Parking and Transportation:Β Convenient parking with extended hours are near by:
El Presidio Garage -Β 160 W. Alameda St.Β
Public Works Garage -Β 50 W. Alameda St.Β
La Placita Garage -Β 211 S. Church Ave.
Main Library Garage -Β 101 N. Stone Ave.
Pennington Street Garage -Β 110 E. Pennington St.Β
Plaza Centro Garage -Β 345 E. Congress St.Β
Depot Plaza -Β 45 N. 5th Ave.
Franklin Lot -Β 50 W. Franklin St.Β
Catalina Lot -Β 419 W. Congress St.Β
