Whether you’re a town resident, visitor or one of the 480 artists exhibiting at The Great Fair, you’ll find the community bustling this Friday through Sunday, Feb. 23-25.

The Chamber of Commerce promotional information claims the event draws about 200,000 over the three days. The festival’s exhibitors and food vendors spread out along the Avenue of the Fountains and a portion of Saguaro Boulevard from Palisades Boulevard to Paul Nordin Parkway.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Admission and parking are free.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7507, long-time organizers of a beer garden at the festival, will again provide another venue for music facing the Fountain along Saguaro Boulevard.

Borderline, a band of retired police and military members, will play classic rock from noon to 4 p.m., Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the featured band will be Hooked on a Feeling, playing music from the 50s, Beatles, Elvis and country selections.

Food concessionaires will be grouped in a food court extending along Verde River Drive and Paul Nordin Parkway, as well as at Saguaro and the Avenue overlooking Fountain Park.

Several local non-profit organizations sell food and drinks to raise funds for community programs in addition to commercial vendors.

Scooter rentals are available. The Chamber requests people leave their pets at home for everyone’s safety and enjoyment.