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Festivals & Events
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 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.
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.
The 60-member Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra performs at the Buena Performing Arts Center in October, January, and April.
Hummingbird 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 Festival and May Spring Fling are internationally renowned events, with programs, seminars, workshops, and field trips.
Sierra Vista Open is held in September at Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Competitive duffers, be sure to inquire in advance.
Oktoberfest 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 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.
Hosted 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 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
18th Annual Bearcat Pull for Special Olympics
- Date: 10/13/2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park
3105 E Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
Each year teams fielded by local law enforcement agencies, businesses, and community members tackle an extraordinary challenge to help the Sierra Vista Police Department raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arizona. Teams will compete in four categories by pulling the Sierra Vista Police Department’s 17,500-pound LENCO Bearcat or the Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services’ 46,000-pound fire truck 25 feet as fast as they can in two separate award categories! Teams pulling the fire truck are allowed more team members.
Registration fees are $175 or $200 depending on the team’s category. Teams are encouraged to raise funds to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arizona. Register by September 20 to receive free T-shirts for team members. Team registration is also available the day of from 8 to 9 a.m. For more information, call Officer Trish Harman at (520) 452-7500.