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Any time of year, you will find special events to enhance your visit to Sierra Vista. We’ve listed a few annual events below; be sure to check the Calendar to see more events.

El Tour de ZonaEl Tour de Zona is Arizona's multi-day bicycle tour and festival, all starting and ending in Sierra Vista. Enjoy three days and three nights of riding, camping, music, food, and fun. Held in late March.

Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival

Sierra Vista Sips & Skies is Sierra Vista’s premier event. Enjoy the Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival (with live music, food and vendors), the Sky Islands Summit Challenge, plus myriad other activities. Held Memorial Day weekend.

Sierra Vista Symphony OrchestraThe 60-member Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra performs at the Buena Performing Arts Center in October, January, and April.

Hummingbird Banding SessionsHummingbird Banding Sessions are a favorite experience for locals and visitors alike. The weighing and banding of hummingbirds for research purposes happens in several locations from April through October.

The August Southwest Wings Birding & Nature FestivalThe August Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival and May Spring Fling are internationally renowned events, with programs, seminars, workshops, and field trips.

GolfingSierra Vista Open is held in September at Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Competitive duffers, be sure to inquire in advance.

OktoberfestOktoberfest is one of the most beloved festivals in Sierra Vista. Everyone enjoys the music, the food, and the beer. Prost! Held in late September in Veterans Memorial Park.

Art in the ParkArt in the Park draws some of the Western United States’ finest artists and craftspeople to this first October weekend festival and creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for early holiday shopping.

Cars in the ParkHosted by the Sierra Vista Car Club, Cars in the Park is where owners and fans of automobiles gather to show off their classics and antiques under our cool, blue October skies.

Huachuca Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry ShowHuachuca Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show draws rock hounds and vendors from far and wide. See demonstrations, displays, fossils, jewelry, gems, minerals, and more! Held in mid-October.

Upcoming Dates

32nd Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival

The 32nd Southwest Wings Summer Birding and Nature Festival will be held August 2-5, 2023 at Cochise College, 901 N Colombo Ave,  Library, Bldg 900, Sierra Vista, AZ. This free family friendly festival is the big main event with 30 free program presentations that anyone can attend, including kids, exhibitors, vendors, live animals, and a Keynote Buffet Dinner ($45 per person), expertly guided fee-based field trips and pre-festival Jamboree (for registered trip participants only).

The free program of talks and workshops will cover a wide range of topics from esteemed speakers including Greg Homel, Rick Wright, Diana Hadley and Glenn Minuth. Southwest Wings President Chris Harbard will talk about “Hummingbirds - the Flying Jewels of the Americas” on Sat 8/5, 10:30am-12noon.

There will also be free morning bird walks on the college campus from 7:30am-9:00am on Thu 8/3, Fri 8/4 and Sat 8/5.

Vendors include The Lookout (formally Jay's Bird Barn) with their optics and accessories, Netvue, Delight's Earthly Delights, and Kowa Sporting Optics. Festival sponsor, Swarovski Optik, will also be there with their demonstration trailer, so you can try out the very latest optical equipment.   

Small-group guided field trips will be mainly in Group Vans along with several Car Caravan style, in participants' own vehicles, to nearby easily accessible locations. Each trip is led by an expert guide. Annual registration for summer guided field trips opens April 1, closes July 15.

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