Experience the heart of the Fountain Hills community at the Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free event transforms the Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard into an open-air gallery where creativity and craftsmanship come to life.

Stroll through rows of artist booths, each offering unique, handcrafted treasures and fine art that reflects the talent and passion of artisans from near and far.

This event features over 450 artisans and offers food, shaded seating and live music at the FVW Beer Garden, according to a press release.

Geared toward art enthusiasts, casual browsers and those simply looking for a way to spend the day, the Fountain Festival has something for everyone. The festival typically brings tens of thousands of visitors to the downtown area across its three days of art and entertainment.

Local drivers are reminded the downtown area will be blocked off for this event, so plan routes through town accordingly. The festival also brings in lots of additional pedestrian traffic in the downtown area, so organizers encourage everyone to slow down and be mindful.

For more information, visit fhchamber.com.