Major Events - A year in Southern Arizona is packed with fun things to do. Our many exciting annual fairs, fiestas, cultural and sporting events are listed here.
Community Events - Be a local and experience Tucson's unique cultures at our community events such as fundraisers, club programs and Tucson Parks and Recreation activities.
Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase of Tucson - Also known as the Tucson Gem Show, the largest event of its kind in the world is eagerly anticipated by thousands of rock hounds, jewelers and others who buy, sell and exhibit. Jan. 31 - Feb.15, 2009.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo) - Dust, sweat, determination, and pride clash when some of the best rodeo athletes on the circuit strive to hold their own with some of the finest livestock in the biz at the infamous Tucson Rodeo, Feb. 21 - Mar. 1, 2009.
Major League Baseball Spring Training - Tucson is the only city in the nation to host three Major League Baseball teams for the pre-season warm up: the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies, all through March.
Learn About Our Most Dazzling Event: The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Sahnas Brothers Jazz Quartet- Aug. 2 Popular and versatile Arizona smooth-jazz group, Sahnas, makes an encore appearance to coincide with their "Sparta" CD release, joined by classical guitarist, Gabriel Ayala., 520-903-1265 (Tucson Jazz Society).
Viva Arizona!- Aug. 2 A music and dance production showcasing the 100-year history and evolution of Tucson's Hispanic musical heritage; with live bands, multimedia presentations, meaningful historical narration, and sensational dancing., 520-621-3341 Centennial Hall Box Office.
Viva Fiesta- Aug. 2 The Arizona Historical Society will conduct a "Storycorps" program, modeled on National Public Radio's oral history project, at which attendees can reminisce about how music and dance has influenced them in their everyday lives. Authentic Mexican and Spanish food and drink will also be available. Centennial Hall Box Office., (520) 621-3341.
