Name: Sound Bites Music & Food Festival
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-09

Ideally situated opposite the lively Tempe Marketplace, Fairfield Inn and Suites Tempe offers easy access to the Valley of the Sun. We share common spaces with the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tempe, providing all essential elements for the perfect travel experience. Delight in free parking, spacious accommodations, luxurious bedding, top-tier services and amenities at our Tempe hotel. Enjoy complimentary breakfast in our lobby, relax by our pool, relish in delectable food and live music at The Way Station or unwind around our on-site firepit with a handcrafted cocktail. Fitness enthusiasts will love our fully-equipped 24 hour fitness center, complete with treadmills and cross-fit equipment. Planning a business event while in Tempe, our flexible event spaces position us as a preferred choice! Our convenient location places you near ASU, Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicine Center, Major League Baseball’s Sloan Park and Sun Devil Stadium. Ensure an enjoyable travel experience at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Tempe.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tempe

A Way Station is a point of respite and connection, a place where journeys intersect and stories unfold. At The Way Station Restaurant & Bar, this concept comes to life as we welcome you to a culinary haven. Like a traveler finding solace in a well-chosen stop, our restaurant becomes a refuge featuring an exquisite array of meticulously crafted dishes and beverage options combining creativity and tradition.

The Way Station Restaurant & Bar

Just steps to the Tempe Marketplace and Arizona State University, TownePlace Suites Tempe is one of the top-rated hotels in Tempe, AZ. Our new hotel near Phoenix International Airport, shares common spaces with its sister hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Tempe. We offer free parking, spacious accommodations, comfy beds, and upgraded kitchens. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast in our lobby. Immerse yourself in the past as The Way Station recreates the rugged charm of the Old West. Enjoy a vibrant experience that includes live music and dynamic DJ performances, complemented by an exciting lineup of events scheduled throughout the year. Dip in our refreshing outdoor pool, gather around our fire pit or work up a sweat in our 24/7 fitness center equipped with treadmills and cross-fit equipment. Plan a business or group event in our flexible meeting space and enjoy one of the most convenient hotels near MLB’s Sloan Park, Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Center, and Mountain American Stadium.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tempe

Four Peaks Brewing Company distributes the highest quality hand-crafted kegged and bottled beer to supermarkets, restaurants, bars, resorts, and liquor stores around Arizona. The brewpub in Tempe and the Grill & Tap in Scottsdale, offer up to 10 different styles of beer on tap, including 1 cask conditioned ale drawn with an authentic beer engine. The kitchen is open for lunch and dinner serving eclectic award-winning menu items. Ask for the daily food and dessert specials. Our website lists all of our draft and bottle accounts as well as beer descriptions, our menu, current events and all of the Four Peaks merchandise available, such as T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, glassware and gift cards for the beer lovers in your life. May your next beer be here!

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Experience Ultimate Moviegoing® at Harkins Tempe Marketplace with its newly renovated auditoriums including the CINÉ 1 XL featuring screens over 80’ wide, Ultimate Lounger® reclining seats, 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos 3D object-based sound. Enjoy delicious dishes such as Harkins Big Screen Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, small plates and artisan flatbreads in addition to traditional concession stand favorites. Make your movie experience complete and indulge in a drink at Harkins exclusive Ciné Bar offering a variety of wines, rotating craft beers on tap from local breweries and handcrafted cocktails.

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Eat. Drink. Be Happy. The tenets of the Original Gastrobar. Great drinks, chef-inspired food, and awesome service in a comfortable atmosphere where you are encouraged to relax and hang out. With Bar Louie, no two bars are going to be exactly the same. We listen to our neighborhoods​ and let them shape us, not the other way around. That’s what makes Bar Louie special. No corners cut​. No excuses. It’s not always the easiest way to do things, but it’s the right way. Because if you’re not going to give people something special, why bother at all? So whether you’re looking for good food, a refreshing cocktail, or just conversation, Bar Louie has you covered.

Bar Louie Tempe Marketplace

Barrio Queen is an award-winning restaurant created by owners Steve Rosenfield and Linda Nash to bring authentic Southern Mexican fare and culture to the Valley. In addition to its family recipes, the restaurant is known for its unique drinks and extensive tequila and mezcal menus. Everything is handmade, using top-notch ingredients, from the salsa and guacamole to the chips. The dishes are then served to patrons in a way that is fun and engaging.

Barrio Queen Tempe Marketplace

Tempe’s Japanese-inspired Sakura Hanami boba shop offers a wide variety of fruit-flavored teas, milk teas, and delicious finger food snacks while serving original recipes along with flavorful pearls and jellies, and pudding. We proudly offer 10% off military and teachers - with valid ID.

Boba Toko Tempe Marketplace

Building a better world, one burrito at a time. When Chipotle (pronounced chi-POAT-lay) opened its first store in 1993, the idea was simple: demonstrate that food served fast didn’t have to be a “fast-food” experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere.

Chipotle Tempe Marketplace

Have you been craving a delicious, freshly baked cinnamon roll lately? The award-winning gourmet cinnamon rolls as seen on ABC’s hit show SHARK TANK. Cinnaholic provides a food experience like no other where their products are 100% vegan, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free, and cholesterol-free! Are you ready to fill your belly? We are too!

Cinnaholic Tempe Marketplace

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

Visit Phoenix Sports & Events 

Join us at Gilbert Regional Park for nostalgic live music, award-winning local craft brews and the Valley’s favorite food trucks and restaurant pop-ups.

NEW THIS YEAR: Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:00 PM- included with every ticket! Beat the lines and come early for first access to an exclusive menu from every vendor.

Please note: Only ticketed persons will be admitted into Gilbert Regional Park on October 9, 2026.

Lineup includes:

- Wyves
- Spin Doctors
- Blues Traveler

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