A Southwest Nutcracker
December
Full-length ballet translates the traditional Nutcracker to Tucson in the 1880's complete with coyotes, cavalry, and rattlesnakes.
Leo Rich Theater
885-0862
www.tucsonregionalballet.org
All Soul's Procession
November
A non-motorized costume parade through the heart of Tucson featuring Tucson Puppet Works and Flam Chen. Spectators are invited to participate in costume.
MUSE, 6th St. at 5th Ave.
770-1533
www.allsoulsprocession.org
4th Avenue Street Fair
624-5004
www.fourthavenue.org
Arizona International
Film Festival
108 E. Congress
(festival headquarters)
628-1737
www.azmac.org/festival/index2.html
Big AZ Music Fest
Featuring over 100 regional, national and local performers on three outdoor stages at and over 50 indoor venues at Main Gate, 4th Ave. & Downtown including Centennial Hall and Gentle Ben's.
Contact: Downtown Tucson Alliance
547-3338
www.downtowntucson.org
Children’s Festival of Light
Tucson Children’s Museum
792-9985
www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
Chili Cook-Off & Western Heritage Day
March
Held at La Posta Quemada Ranch. Includes chili tasting, foot-stomping music and cowboy poets for entertainment.
Contact: Colossal Cave Mountain Park
647-7121
www.colossalcave.com
Dillinger Days 1934 Street Festival
A reenactment of the 1934 capture of "public enemy number one," John Dillinger, is staged at the hotel over a weekend of educational and entertaining public events along Congress St., from Church Ave. to Toole Ave., including gangster movies at The Rialto Theater.
Contact: Historic Hotel Congress
622-8848
www.hotelcongress.com
Downtown Parade of Lights
December
Downtown Tucson holiday parade, with Santa Claus, tree-lighting ceremony and fabulous floats, music, food, and entertainment at Armory Park.
Contact: Tucson Downtown Alliance
547-3338
www.downtowntucson.org
Downtown Saturdays
Daytime event features historic and railroad themes, 30-40 artisans, music, and food.
Contact: Tucson Downtown Alliance
547-3338
www.downtowntucson.org
El Nacimiento
December
Traditional Mexican nativity scene showcases more than 300 earthen figurines, displayed at a restored adobe residence dating from the 1800s.
La Casa Cordova, Tucson Museum of Art Historic Block
624-2333
www.tucsonarts.com
EL TOUR DE TUCSON
Thousands of cyclists from around the world compete in annual, major event featuring prestigious 109-mile perimeter race and including varied rides for all ages and abilities, from seasoned competitors to fitness buffs, and a kids fun ride.
Contact: Perimeter Bicycling Association
745-2033
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Fall Home & Garden Show
The latest in building, landscaping, and home decorating products exhibited at Tucson Convention Center.
Contact: Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
520-795-3025.
www.sahba.org
Family Arts Festival
Annual celebration of local arts scene, with exhibits, concerts, and performances at family-friendly festival, staged at Tucson Convention Center Plaza and El Presidio Park.
Contact: Tucson Pima Arts Council
624-0595.
www.familyartsfestival.org
Feria Navidena (Christmas Market)
Mexican Christmas market, with figurines and items for nativity scenes and holiday decor; also weekend special events, including a special visit from Pancho Claus.
El Centro Cultural de Las Americas
629-9536
Fiesta de las Artes
Shop for traditional Hispanic arts and crafts at outdoor marketplace. Buy directly from more than 50 artists and artisans, meet the artists and learn about their work, and enjoy music, dancing, and traditional foods.
Arizona State Museum
621-6302
www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
Fiesta de Tucson
March
Celebrating 4,000 years of Tucson culture and history, with arts culture/history groups, entertainment and activities, and food in El Presidio neighborhood downtown.
Contact: Tucson Downtown Alliance
547-3338
www.downtowntucson.org
Fire Fighter’s Chili Cook-off
444-8961
www.tucsonfirefighters.com
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Artisans, food vendors, and entertainers from around the country line the streets selling their wares.
Fourth Avenue Shopping District
624-5004
www.fourthavenue.org
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
December
624-5004
www.fourthavenue.org
Fourth of July Tour for Tucson's Children
July
Annual benefit bike and walk event, with 27-mile Challenge Ride, 3-mile Fun Run/Walk, 6-1/2 mile ride, 10-mile ride, and 1/2-mile Kids' Ride & Fun Walk.
Contact: Tucson SAFEKIDS Injury Prevention Program
791-4969
Holiday Craft Market
November
Annual holiday craft market has more than 120 booths with handmade and unique gift items.
Contact: Tucson Museum of Art
624-2333
www.tucsonarts.com
International Mariachi
Conference
Tucson Convention Center
& Armory Park
838-3913
www.tucsonmariachi.org
Ironwood Festival
March
A celebration of the ancient ironwood tree and the Sonoran Desert, with fun, educational activities for the entire family.
Mason Audubon Center
744-0004
www.tucsonaudubon.org
La Fiesta de San Agustin
August
Celebrate Tucson's birthday, with outdoor festival honoring Tucson’s patron saint, Saint Augustine. Live entertainment, art exhibits, speakers, concessions, and mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral.
626-4312
www.tucsonfestival.org
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Southern Arizona Dance Festival
Square dancers, round dancers and cloggers from all over the USA convene to enjoy and demonstrate dancing. Vendors on site with dance clothing and accessories.
Tucson Convention Center
885-6273
www.sardasa.com
Spring Artisans Market
April
More than 120 of the Southwest’s finest artists and crafters gather at the Tucson Museum of Art’s courtyards to sell their wares at this annual event. Unique items from jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery, and more are available.
Tucson Museum of Art
624-2333
www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
Spring Home & Patio Show
April
Building, landscaping, and home decorating ideas at Tucson Convention Center.
Contact: Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
795-3025
www.sahba.org
St. Augustine Cathedral Arts & Crafts / Farmer's Market
November 20, 2005
St. Augustine Cathedral hosts free, semi-annual Arts & Crafts / Farmer's Market. This Tucson tradition features home accents, baked goods, food, gifts, and much more. Guests can also enjoy the works of some of Tucson's finest artists and experience the musical talents of El Mariachi Tapatio. Several raffles will also be held. Food and refreshments will be for sale.
Contact: John Jacome at 770-1245
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March
Tucson Redheads join Irish dancers, musicians, floats and children frolic through the heart of the city.
www.tucsonstpatrick.com
Tucson Boys Chorus Holiday Concert
December
World-renowned Tucson Boys Chorus presents annual holiday concert.
Contact: UA Centennial Hall
296-6277
www.boyschorus.org
Tucson Cowboy Music Roundup
November
Western music, Western swing, Cowboy poetry, chili cook-off, tradeshow, auction.
Contact: Ranch Hands chapter, Western Music Association
520-743-9328
www.homeranchhands.org
Tucson's 4th of July Celebration
4th of July
Concert of patriotic music followed by live local entertainment and car show and fireworks from A Mountain.
Contact: Tucson Convention Center
791-4101
www.ci.tucson.az.us
Tucson Gem, Mineral &
Fossil Showcase
(800) 638-8350
www.visittucson.org/Gemshow
Tucson Meet Yourself
Explore Tucson’s melting pot heritage with varied ethnic music, dances, arts, and foods.
El Presidio Park
www.tucsonfestival.org
Tucson Poetry Festival
Locations vary by year
620-2045
www.tucsonpoetry.org
Tucson Symphony Season Opener
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
882-8585
www.tucsonsymphony.org
Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival
Nationally and internationally renowned chamber music groups perform at Leo Rich Theater, Tucson Convention Center -- "one of the best and most adventurous festivals in the US"! (American Record Guide).
Contact: Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
579-3703
www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org
Tucson Winter Chamber
Music Festival
Leo Rich Theatre,
Tucson Convention Center
577-3769
www.arizonachambermusic.org
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