The Dysart Unified School District will host the Dysart Festival of the Arts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Valley Vista High School, 15550 N. Parkview Place.

The festival, which is in partnership with Germain Honda of Surprise, is free and open to the public.

The festival will showcase the visual and performing arts programs from 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools in the Dysart Unified School District.

The day will be packed with back-to-back performances on multiple stages including various dance performances, theater troops, choirs and bands. The elementary, middle school, and high school visual arts programs will host two art showcases including 2D and 3D pieces, as well as a chalk art exhibition along the path of the festival.

Some of the event highlights include the Arts Experience area that offers multiple hands-on opportunities for attendees to participate in the arts including dance workshops, bucket drumming, keyboard labs, virtual reality arts field trips and hands-on art projects.

New this year is the addition of Adaptive Art Experiences, a hands-on immersive arts experience for individuals and families that may need accommodations or a sensory friendly experience.

This year’s festival is proud to host more than 60 arts vendors, food trucks and community partners. These artisans will have their products on display for purchase.

Visit Dysart.org/ArtsFest for details or a list of performances, vendors and food trucks