28th Annual Empty Bowls Market
Saturday, November 14, 2026
VIP Hours 10:30am – 11:30am
General public Noon – 2:00pm
4250 E. Carefree Highway
Cave Creek, Arizona
free to enter after noon; free parking all day
AUCTION OPENS Nov. 1, 2026
Every bowl tells a story. Every dollar stays local.
Food. Live music. Handmade art. A community coming together to feed its neighbors.
Empty Bowls Marketplace is one of Arizona’s most beloved holiday traditions, a day where creativity meets compassion and every purchase makes a real difference. Join us for an afternoon of shopping, entertainment and giving back, all while supporting hunger relief right here in our community.
Admission is free and every purchase directly benefits local families in need. Parking is free too!
Why Empty Bowls Matters
The handcrafted bowl has become an international symbol of hunger awareness. Each one represents the empty place at the table that too many children, seniors, veterans and working families face every day.
When you take home a bowl from Empty Bowls Marketplace, you’re doing more than finding a beautiful keepsake. You’re helping Foothills Food Bank provide nutritious food, essential resources and hope to thousands of neighbors across our service area.
Every bowl tells a story. Every purchase helps fill another.
What to Expect
Browse hundreds of handcrafted ceramic bowls, wood-turned creations and one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for holiday giving or home décor. Then stay for the fun.
- Hundreds of handcrafted bowls and original works of art
- Silent auction featuring unique experiences and local treasures
- Exciting raffles
- Food and beverages
- Live music
Whether you’re holiday shopping, exploring Cave Creek or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend the day, Empty Bowls Marketplace delivers.
VIP Early Access: 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Want first pick of the best bowls and artwork?
VIP ticket holders enjoy exclusive early entry before the marketplace opens to the public, along with complimentary refreshments and a relaxed shopping experience. Space is limited.
Made Possible by Our Community of Supporters
Empty Bowls Marketplace exists because of the generous hearts of the Sonoran Arts League, Arizona Woodturners Association, local ceramic artists, artisans, sponsors and hundreds of volunteers who donate their time and talent to fight hunger in Arizona.
Together, they turn creativity into compassion and art into meals for neighbors in need.
Join Us. Feed a Neighbor.
Come for the art. Stay for the music. Leave knowing you made a difference.
Every bowl purchased and every dollar raised stays local, helping Foothills Food Bank serve children, seniors, veterans and working families throughout our community.
Can’t attend? Donate a silent auction item or make a financial gift today and help fill a neighbor’s bowl.
Foothills Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 86-0619725 | Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Qualifying Organization # 20514.
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
