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| - One of the nicest festivals in the Phoenix area! Admission was free, and Tempe Beach Park was the perfect venue for this event. There was a very wide selection of food stands, including some more exotic cuisines from Guam, and even a delectable food stand that just sold malasadas (Hawaiian doughnuts). There were also a lot of vendors selling wares from jewelry, to clothes, and even the Hawaiian Experience Spa was here selling gift certificates for lomi-lomi massages. There were also a lot of informational booths with lots of activities for kids to do, and various entertainment on the stage (Mainly a lot of various types of dance). Unlike other festivals, where you can feel a bit suffocated by the lack of space as you walk around if there are a lot of people around, Tempe Beach Park is spacious enough (And the set up of the festival is spaced out enough) that you can walk freely without feeling confined.
It was a cloudy, dreary, slightly rainy day, but that didn't deter us from having a good time! Since it was so rainy the day before, it did make the ground very muddy and wet in certain areas, so those that are coming to the festival this year should be prepared and wear shoes they don't mind getting mud on!
I tried a lot of different foods, such as loco moco from Island Loco (Normally a food truck), a plate of food from the Guam stand, and some Japanese takoyaki from Toh Zan. In total we spent a little over 20 dollars on food and beverage, and left with satisfied stomachs.
If you are driving here, a handy little tip- park across from Tempe City Hall in the garage for free parking! It's a short walk to the festival through scenic downtown Tempe. Otherwise, event parking is in various uncovered lots and is $10.
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