4th Avenue Street Festival

4th Ave, between University Blvd and 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Description: Fourth Avenue is a hub of activity every day and most evenings, but it becomes even more bustling in March and December when the biannual Fourth Avenue Street Festival takes place. The numbers are incredible: 400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, four music stages, a plethora of street entertainers, myriad kid's activities, and numerous rides and attractions. All of these components attract 200,000-300,000 people over three days.
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American Indian Exposition

3750 E. Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ

Description: This multi-cultural event is a premier exposition of Native American arts and crafts. 150 American Indians tribes are represented each year in the art that is displayed. The American Indian Expo takes place in Tucson in mid February.
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Arizona International Film Festival

127 East Congress, Tucson, AZ 520-882-0204

Description: The Arizona International Film Festival is an annual event established to view and promote independent film. During the course of the festival, many different forms of film are shown, including documentaries, short films, animation and experimental pieces. This festival is a competitive event that gives movie makers different awards for their achievements.
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Helldorado Days

260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 505-440-0592

Description: Celebrate "the town too tough to die" with a parade, street entertainment, gunfight shows, Old West storytelling, a beard and mustache contest, and even fashion shows. The name "Helldorado" has its roots in 1881, when a disillusioned miner wrote to the editor of the Tombstone Nugget complaining that rather than finding an Eldorado he had found a "Helldorado."
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La Fiesta de los Vaqueros ­ Tucson Rodeo

4823 S 6th Ave, Tucson Rodeo Grounds, Tucson, AZ 85714 520-741-2233

Description: This annual event is one of the largest rodeos in the country. Held over the course of nine days in February, the event kicks off with a concert and ProRodeo Bull Riding. Perhaps one of the most popular events is the rodeo parade, which winds its way through the downtown area to the delight of kids and adults, locals and visitors.
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Major League Baseball Spring Training

2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson Electric Park, Tucson, AZ 85713 520-434-1010

Description: Tucson is a spring training site for the Cactus League, which includes the Colorado Rockies, the Chicago White Sox, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pre-season baseball is a major Tucson event, drawing many spectators in the late winter and early spring months. The Tucson Sidewinders, the local affiliate, play at Electric Park throughout the spring and summer.
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Pima County Fair

11300 S HOUGHTON ROAD, Tucson, AZ

Description: The Pima County Fair is the perfect family-friendly event, complete with arts and crafts, live music, food and other great fun.
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Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 505-440-0592

Description: The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in the country. Held each February, it invites guests to wander through museum-quality displays of rocks and gems of every color, shape, and size. Exhibits run the gamut from glittering Faberge eggs to ancient fossils. Many items are for sale.
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Tucson International Mariachi Conference

260 S Church Ave, Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ 85701 520-791-4101

Description: April is the anticipated time for Mariachi. This event draws Mariachi bands from across the Southwest and Mexico to compete for prizes. Tickets go fast, so order early, and you'll be rewarded with the best performers of this longstanding musical tradition.
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Tucson Meet Yourself

160 W Alameda St, El Presidio Park, Tucson, AZ 85701 520-791-4873

Description: A fascinating multicultural festival, Tucson Meet Yourself calls on local residents and non-profit organizations to demonstrate their unique character. About 30 organizations offer a wide variety of foods celebrating cuisines from around the world, and musicians and dancers perform on two stages. Plus, numerous individuals demonstrate a multitude of fine arts and crafts.
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