• Classic cars, smoky barbecue, live blues music, and community spirit collide at one of Oro Valley’s most beloved signature events.
• Cruise, BBQ & Blues blends nostalgia, craftsmanship, culinary culture, and live entertainment into a high-energy community experience that attracts car enthusiasts, families, music lovers, and foodies from across the region.
• Brought to you by Art State Arizona.

Cruise, BBQ, & Blues will be held one day only, Saturday, February 6, 2027. Visit us for more details.

Art State Arizona (formerly SAACA) is a nonprofit reimagining what’s possible when arts and culture are treated not as luxuries—but as essential infrastructure.

What began in 1997 as the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council, and later evolved into the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, has grown into a statewide organization advancing creativity as a powerful force for community health, economic vitality, and social connection.

We are artists, cultural workers, educators, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and community organizers—uniting across sectors to shape an Arizona where the arts are integrated into every aspect of life.

Art State Arizona isn’t just a name. It’s a vision—of Arizona as a national leader in creative well-being, cultural innovation, and economic transformation through the arts. We’re here to make that vision real.