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Published on May 03, 2024
Phoenix Buzzes with Weekend Fun: Vegan Street Fair, Sports Clashes, Ballet, and Cinco de Mayo FestivitiesSource: Google Street View

The Valley's weekend lineup is bursting with events that promise to cater to every taste and interest, from artistic endeavours to sports fanatics, not forgetting the foodies. The ABC15 reported a gamut of activities including the Cinco de Mayo Festival, Derby DayClub, and the not-to-be-missed Vegan Street Fair.

Attention food lovers and cruelty-free eaters, the Vegan Street Fair is descending on Phoenix this Saturday, promising heaps of vegan treats and eats. The fair exhibits over 20 vendors, with the assurance of having at least one $5 or less item, making it wallet-friendly to try multiple dishes. Additionally, vegans can skip the wait with a $55 Premium Fast Pass, available for advance purchase. According to AllEvents, attendees are encouraged to come to Eat All The Vegan Things with us! And bring your dancing shoes, as there's going to be "very loud music."

Ballet Arizona: All Balanchine is performing through the weekend at Symphony Hall. Alternatively, sports enthusiasts can catch the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-day series at Chase Field. Starting with a game on Friday at 6:40 p.m., with ticket prices kicking off around $33. A Randy Johnson Photography Exhibit' at the FOUND: RE Phoenix Hotel. Offering free admission, it's the perfect cultural sojourn for the weekend. As a fun fact, hosting events like these is something the Valley does with aplomb, the festival is described by ABC15 as events happening around the Valley on May 3-5.

Sunday will not be a day of rest for festive goers either, with the Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival kicking off at noon downtown. One should prepare to wind down the packed weekend with Pepe Aguilar's performance at 8 p.m. at Desert Diamond Arena, tickets starting around $35.