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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

Food and Wine Pairing Murder Mystery Comedy Show

Enjoy dinner, wine, and a show as the Fault Line Players present The Sock Hop Homicides, a spoof of Happy Days set in the 1950s.

This event will showcase food from the Book Nook Café located in the Sierra Vista Public Library and wine from Sonoita Vineyards.  A four-course meal will be provided.  First Course: Autumn salad with pears, apples, pecans, goat cheese, dry cranberries and sunflower seeds paired with Baja Boo’z.  Second Course: Roasted butternut squash soup topped with coconut cream, maple syrup and pumpkin seeds paired with Arizona Sunset.  Third Course: Meatloaf, potato salad and sweet peas with pearl onions paired with Petite Syrah.  Fourth Course: Brownie paired with Desert Nectar.

Registration will run thru close of business October 7 or until event is sold out. Register online at Webtrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov, over the phone, or in person at the Ethel H. Berger Center or Oscar Yrun Community Center. Payment of $80 per person is due at time of registration. Bring some cash to tip the performers and servers!

For more information, contact Parmalee Mitchell at (520) 439-2300 or Parmalee.Mitchell@SierraVistaAZ.gov.

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