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 Celebrate the chile |
2150 North Alvernon Way Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson, AZ 85712 United States +1 520 326 9686 http://www.tucsonbotanical.org |
Come and celebrate the New World version of peppercorn at the annual Chile Festival inside the Botanical Gardens. Learn about the history and variety of a plant that plays such a prominent role in Southwest and Latin American cooking. Besides tasting them, you can buy chilies as processed foods, plants and icons on T-shirts. Enjoy music, dancing and crafts focusing on the chile pepper in a beautiful garden setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rhythms of the Borderland |
South Fork Avenue & 36th Street Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 622 2801 |
One of the biggest music festivals in the Southwest, this City of South Tucson tradition is something not to be missed if you're in Tucson during late summer. Each year on the weekend before Labor Day, performers and friends of Norteno meet here to celebrate the rhythms of Northern Mexico. The festival takes place on Fourth Avenue next to Greyhound Park in the city of South Tucson and admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A day of picking and fiddling |
11300 South Houghton Road (Pima County Fairgrounds) Tucson, AZ 85747 United States +1 520 296 1231 http://www.desertbluegrass.org/ |
Fall is festival time in Tucson, and the Bluegrass Festival is certainly one of the highlights of the season. If you enjoy that type of music, go to the Pima County Fairgrounds and dance to the tunes played by bluegrass fiddlers and pickers from all over the country who gather there in October. Day tickets are USD18; advance weekend registration is USD25 and it's free for children accompanied by an adult. To get to the fairgrounds, go down Houghton Road past the freeway, then turn on exit #275. Overnight camping is available for free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A celebration of Mexican patriotism |
3700 South Mission Road (Kennedy Park) Tucson, AZ 85713 United States +1 520 292 9326 |
The high point of Mexico's struggle for independence is marked by the date of May 5, 1862, when a group of Mexican soldiers defeated the French in the battle of Puebla. Today, Mexicans and Mexican-Americans still celebrate the occasion every year on May the fifth at the Cinco de Mayo festival. In Tucson, festivities take place at Kennedy Park, near Ajo Way and La Cholla Boulevard, giving visitors an opportunity to enjoy dancing, music, crafts and food while learning more about Mexican history and culture. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Tucson's equivalent of the Hollywood Bowl |
100 Country Club Road (Reid Park) Tucson, AZ 85716 United States +1 520 791 4079 (Tucson Parks & Recreation) |
This is a great occasion to combine an afternoon picnic at Reid Park with an evening of music. During the summer months, Tucson's fine orchestras perform their annual outdoor concerts at the DeMeester Center in the park. Beginning in May, the Tucson Pops Orchestra presents its annual Music under the Stars concert, featuring mostly light classical and Broadway hit tunes, followed by another concert series in September. All performances are free. Call for exact dates and times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Celebration of arts and crafts |
200 North Fourth Avenue (between Ninth Street and University Boulevard) Tucson, AZ 85705 United States +1 520 624 5004 http://www.fourthavenue.org/ |
From its humble beginnings 30 years ago when merchants tried to attract some additional customers by moving their tables outside, this street fair has evolved into a massive event featuring more than 400 artisans and crafts vendors from all over the country. Held in March, the festival features hundreds of booths that offer furniture, food and fun over several city blocks. Usually, there are four stages for music, pony rides and all kinds of other entertainment for kids. Admission is free and most merchants accept credit cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A big world music event |
360 South Church Avenue (Tucson Convention Center Music Hall) Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 838 3913 http://www.tucsonmariachi.org/ |
Mariachi has become popular world music throughout the Americas. Tucson is one of the centers for the art consisting of singing, music and ornate costuming. During the last weekend of April every year, students and musicians converge for a week-long celebration of Mariachi featuring several public performances. Concerts take place at the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall (USD9). The popular "Espectacular" concerts (USD26-76) are held Friday night at 7:30pm, followed on Saturday morning by the Fiesta de Garibaldi at Armory Park downtown. Don't miss the colorful Mariachi Mass Sunday at the convention center. Tickets are available at the Mariachi Conference Web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Celebrating Tucson's Mexican heritage |
La Cholla Boulevard (La Cholla and Ajo) Tucson, AZ 85743 United States +1 520 292 9326 |
Mexican culture has been part of Tucson from the very beginning. South-of-the-border food, music and dance are abundant everywhere around the city. Most people are at least aware of the history that ties Tucson to Mexico, and many celebrate the country's historic to independence from Spain in 1821. Come and enjoy entertainment, Sonoran-style food and fireworks at this big fiesta at Kennedy Park during the second weekend of September. This is a free event; you only pay for food and drinks at the stands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 One of Tucson's top events |
11300 South Houghton Road Tucson, AZ 85747 United States +1 520 762 9100 http://www.swfair.com |
Major events attracting thousands of visitors take place on the Pima County Fairgrounds every year including the Southwestern International Raceway, drag racing, gun shows, concerts and horse shows. The main attraction, however, is the County Fair held every year during April. It's a big horse and cattle trade show, surrounded by all kinds of sideshows and it's especially interesting for kids. Be sure to attend its gem and mineral show or join in its Easter egg hunt. Admission has been USD6 per person but is being revised at this time. To get to the fairgrounds, go east from Tucson on I-10, then turn south on Houghton Road to Brekke Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A showcase for Native culture |
1013 E University Boulevard Arizona State Museum Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 621 4523 http://www.statemuseum.arizona... |
Hopi kachina dolls, Zuni jewelry, Navajo flutes - it's all here at the annual Indian Art Fair, held in front of the Arizona State Museum during late February. Buy directly from one of the more than 180 artists or watch demonstrations of their crafts like weaving and flute making. Watch performances of Hualapai dancers and Paiute singers and taste some Navajo tacos at the food booths. Most sellers accept major credit cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Five days of blues |
Various venues Tucson, AZ United States +1 520 887 2126 http://www.tucsonblues.org |
In its annual October Blues Festival, the Tucson Blues Society tries to cover the best artists of the genre, presenting local and regional and national acts as well as many local talents. The festival includes weekday noon concerts at the downtown library, Downtown Saturday Night concerts, club perfomances and Sunday's headline festival at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park from 11a-8p. All shows are free! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Foremost event in the world |
260 South Church Avenue Tucson Convention Center Tucson, AZ 85701 United States +1 520 791 4266 http://www.tgms.org |
Each year in February, for nearly five decades, Tucson plays host to gem, jewelry and mineral dealers from around the globe in an unprecedented exhibit. Buy retail and wholesale gems and minerals, jewelry and fossils at this foremost gem and mineral show in the world. Attend lectures given by attending mineralogists and browse the booths finding specimens on display from museums, private collectors and dealers. Admission has been USD5.50 per person in years past, with children under 14 admitted free. Most dealers accept major credit cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Border Tunes! |
Kennedy Park 6700 S La Cholla Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85653 United States +1 520 882 0018 http://www.cplctucson.org/spec... |
In Tucson, Tex-Mex has evolved from traditional Texan/Mexican border music into an eclectic style incorporation of salsa, blues, polka, norteno and Mariachi. The annual springtime Tex-Mex festival always features several local bands and national acts. Apart from the music, there are food booths for sampling Mexican delights, Tucson business booths and lots of family activities. It's fun and it's free! At the Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater. See their website for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Native American Easter celebration |
785 West Sahuaro Street Pascua Neighborhood Center Tucson, AZ 85705 United States +1 520 791 4609 |
The Yaqui people of Northern Mexico and Southern Arizona have combined the Christian Easter rituals and their own tribal traditions into a unique Easter story that continues for several days and nights during Holy Week from Friday before Palm Sunday to Easter. The songs and dances tell the tale of good triumphing over evil, including the burning of a Judas effigy and Christ's resurrection. Since there is no tight schedule of events, watching the ritual requires a high-level attention span and patience as well as decorum, as this is a religious ceremony. No cameras are permitted. Refreshments are sold at booths around the plaza in front of the Neighborhood Center. Review © 2007, Wcities |