Tucson Area Events and Activities
January
Annual Coldwell Banker Shootout - Fort Lowell Park, three-day soccer extravaganza open to under-9 to under-16 teams, boys and girls teams affiliated with U. S. Youth Soccer or Arizona Youth Soccer, starts with the Parade of Teams and Soccer Olympics, 350-370 teams with 1,500 games scheduled, 520-529-1493 or www.fortlowellshootout.com
"DeGrazia: 100 Years, 100 Works" - DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, a yearlong centennial celebration to commemorate renowned Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia opens with a reception and the first chance for most to see some of the original artwork that brought him international acclaim, includes 100 significant examples of the artist's work, 6-9 pm, free, 520-299-9191 or www.degrazia.org
Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase of Tucson - For two weeks in 2012, Tucson, Arizona hosts dozens of gem shows, dealer displays and special events throughout Downtown Tucson and nearby hotels during the annual Tucson Gem Showcase. The yearly gem shows exhibits attract the world's best minerals, jewelry, lapidary and publication dealers from across the USA and beyond to Downtown Tucson.
February
23rd Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival - The annual Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, tournament and feast. The festival is located just south of Phoenix and north of Tucson, AZ, near Apache Junction.
World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship - The Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain is the home of the Accenture Match Play Championship. The world's top 64 golfers compete in this February tournament. This five-day tournament takes place in Marana, just north of Tucson and features an $8 million purse.
Oro Valley Classic Car Show, BBQ & Blues Family Festival. Oro Valley Marketplace (Oracle Rd & Tangerine) Admission $5, 12 and under FREE.
86th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo - The Tucson Rodeo and Parade, top contestants in the sport of rodeo, this PRCA rodeo is America's largest, outdoor, midwinter rodeo; standard events as well as special acts, clowns and a parade on Thursday. 741-2233 or 800-964-5662
March
Annual Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Festival - Pima Community College Northwest campus, more than 150 visual artists from across the Southwest, student and emerging artists and crafters, also children's stage & art tent, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-797-3959
41st Annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair - between 9th St. and University Blvd. on Fourth Ave., 400 arts & crafters, food vendors, street musicians and performers, 3 stages with live entertainment, children's activities, free, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-624-5004
April
Pima County Fair - is located at 11300 S. Houghton Rd. in Tucson, AZ. The event takes place over an 11-day period, Noon - Midnight. Approximately 240,000 people attended the Pima County Fair, April 2010. The Pima County Fair has been one of Tucson's largest annual and multi-day events for nearly 100 years.
May
Annual Tucson Folk Festival - El Presidio Park, nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children's' show, and food and crafts booths, free, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - pm, 520-792-6481 or www.tkma.org
November
Oro Valley Festival of the Arts. A Holiday arts & crafts spectacular! FREE ADMISSION. Oro Valley Marketplace (Oracle Rd & Tangerine Rd). The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance Announces 2009-2010 Schedule of Events, Festivals & Concerts
