You may remember from earlier posts that I am a fan of historic homes. This Sunday there’s an event made for people who love historic neighborhoods and enjoy seeing how other people live.
The Encanto Palmcroft Historic Homes Tour and Street Fair is an annual event during which several homes are open to the public. Visitors who park at Phoenix College can take an old-fashioned trolley complete with a tour guide who provides commentary on the history of the neighborhood during the short ride to the neighborhood.
Tickets are available at either the Phoenix College location or at the corner of Monte Vista and 9th Avenue.
That corner is also the center of activity for the street fair where there will be live entertainment, arts and crafts, and food galore. You’ll also find commemorative T-shirts, posters, and cookbooks so you can take a bit of the day home with you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes so you can enjoy all the delights of this day:
- Tour the historic homes and beautiful gardens.
- Listen to music by the Arizona School for the Arts, Rocket 88s.
- Eat food from local restaurants and vendors.
- Browse or buy arts and crafts.
- Learn about historic Phoenix.
- Sit and relax (there will be chairs along the route).
- Visit with historic car enthusiasts (Model T, Model A, etc).
- Win raffles – wine baskets and more.
- Visit with Mayor Phil Gordon and other city officials.
- And more!
So mark your calendar for Sunday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join the tour and enjoy the day in the historic Encanto Palmcroft neighborhood.
