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Certified Local Fall Festival returns to Hance Park Nov. 7

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Local First Arizona’s 20th-anniversary Certified Local Fall Festival runs Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. Admission is free, with a free RSVP available through the organizer. The lineup includes Arizona businesses, food and drink vendors, live music, family activities and a community mural.

This brief records the information reported on Oct 31, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.

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