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
Upcoming Tucson Events
The Dave Mason Band- Aug. 28 The Fox Tucson Theatre presents a Dave Mason in concert. The founding member with Steve Winwood of the group Traffic also penned the group's most famous song, "Feelin' Alright.", 520-624-1515.
Fiesta de San Agustin- Aug. 30 A celebration of St. Augustine, Tucson's patron saint, including the Mass at St. Augustine's Cathedral, a procession to Armory Park with a statue of the saint from the collection at Arizona History Museum, and an outdoors festival., 520-792-4806; 520-838-2531.
Some LIke it Hot with Sexteto Rodriquez- Aug. 30 Tucson Jazz Society presents Cuban-American percussionist and composer and Grammy nominee, Sexteto Rodriguez and his blend of Latin rhythms and Jewish melodies at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort/Spa., 520-903-1265 (Tucson Jazz Society).
Labor Day Jazz Concert- Aug. 31 Tucson Jazz Society presents Joyce Cooling Group with Matt Marshak in a performance of their award-winning jazz sounds at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Ballroom., 520-903-1265 (Tucson Jazz Society).
