The city of Tucson has a large population of college-aged young adults, retired seniors, and military personnel. Every year Tucson has been attracting more people choosing to make Tucson their permanent home because Tucson is one of the most eventful and exciting places to live in the United States. We have world-class annual events that attract people by the thousands to Tucson year after year, and significant cultural, artistic, and seasonal events that make the Old Pueblo such a unique and amazing place to live.
There are a lot of upcoming events this spring and summer that you do not want to miss, so mark your calendars and join the Tucson community for some sunshine and fun!
Pima County Fair April 20 – 30
The annual Pima County Fair is an event that all of Tucson looks forward to every year, and that’s because it is a fantastic week of carnival rides, foods, crafts, and so much more. Always chock-full of visitors from open to close, the Pima County Fair has something fun for everyone, young and old. Don’t miss what is often called one of the best festivals in the Southwest, and trust the staggering amount of online reviews that insist all visitors try the deep-fried treats aplenty. For more information, visit the Pima County Fair website here.
35th Annual Tucson Mariachi Conference April 26 – 29
A masterful celebration of Mexican heritage, culture, and musical influence on the world, the annual Mariachi Conference in Tucson is a showcase of unbelievable talent and spectacular showmanship which should be experienced. Not only is this conference a grand demonstration of the local mariachi culture and education, but it is a precursor event to Mariachi Festival at Patagonia State Park. For more information about the Tucson Mariachi Conference, and to grab your tickets, visit their website.
32nd Annual Tucson Folk Festival May 6 – 7
Love folk music, arts, crafts, and education opportunities? Don’t skip the annual Tucson Folk Festival this May. Supporting and embracing cultural and community-built folk arts, the Tucson Folk Festival boasts a huge lineup of music acts including American Bluegrass, Country, Celtic, Jazz, Mexican, and Latin ensembles, and it is a treat for the entire family! For more information about this Downtown Tucson outdoor festival, visit their website here.
Music Under the Stars May 6 – 27
Music Under the Stars transports visitors back to the heyday of classical orchestral music with a musical event that has been going on since 1955. Tucson Pops Orchestra is a local event that garners lots of attention and support from the Tucson arts scene and local government, and it is designed to bring music to the hearts of concertgoers young and old. To get more info about this Tucson concert series, visit them here.
Pima County Home and Garden Show June 26 -28
A Tucson Convention Center annual event, the Pima County Home and Garden Show are ready to get your outdoor lands, spaces, and home into perfect shape. Loaded with vendors from all types of businesses, from landscaping to home contractors and remodelers, the Home and Garden Show is a one-stop shop for transforming your home to be exactly as you always imagined it to be. For more information about the annual Home and Garden Show, visit their website here.
