From the exciting Tucson spring training schedule and games and events at the University of Arizona to the great golf and vivid downtown scene, there is something for everyone. Our area-savvy staff will be happy to point you in the right direction or suggest things to see during your stay in Tucson, AZ.

Below You'll Find a Small Sample of Tucson, Arizona, Attractions and Events

Spring Fling
The Spring Fling is the largest student-run carnival in the USA. More than 3000 students from the University of Arizona bring excitement to the Tucson community at Rillito Park, including white-knuckle and some gentler funfair rides, games and entertainment. Expect large crowds - last year's attendance was around 28,000.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
April 2, 2009 - April 5, 2009
April 2, 2010 - April 5, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:   Thu-Fri 4pm-12am; Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 12pm-8pm
Cost:   US$5

Venue Name:   Rillito Park
Address:   4502 N 1st Avenue 85715

Fiesta de Garibaldi
Tucson's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center hosts the annual Fiesta de Garibaldi. More than 60,000 people join in the all-day festivities, which include live Hispanic music, games, food and plenty of partying . . . all in the spirit of the mariachi. The Fiesta de Garibaldi festival fits snugly with the annual Tucson Mariachi Conference at the Convention Center.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
April 25, 2009
April 25, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:   10am-10pm
Cost:   US$5; under 12 free

Venue Name:   DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center
Address:   Reid Park, 22nd St and Country Club Rd 85717

Great Tucson Beer Festival
The Tucson Electric Park Stadium hosts the annual beer festival. Over 60 breweries from Arizona and the Southwest are represented bringing over 200 of their finest beers to show off, and proceedings are swept along with the help of plenty of live music.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
September 27, 2009 *
September 27, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours: 6pm-10pm
Cost:   In advance US$40; on the door US$50; VIP in advance US$80; VIP on the door US$90; designated driver US$25/35

Venue Name: Hi Corbett Field
Address: 3400 East Camino Campestre 85701

Tucson "Meet Yourself" Festival
Tucson's El Presidio Park celebrates the diversity of Southern Arizona's folk and ethnic communities at the Tuscon "Meet Yourself" Festival. Expect plenty of live music, dance, food booths and traditional arts as thousands gather to share their traditional cultures.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
October 10, 2009 - October 12, 2009 *
October 10, 2010 - October 12, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:   Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Cost:   Free

Venue Name: El Presidio Park
Address: 115 N Church St 85701

World Golf Championships: Accenture Match Play Championship
The beautiful, newly-opened Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain hosts the Accenture Match Play Championship, part of the World Golf Championships and one of the biggest tournaments in the world. The top 64 golfers from the official world rankings are joined by the leading players from the world's five individual tours. With so many great competitors involved in individual match play, spectators are sure to witness some epic duels. Tiger Woods beat Stewart Cink 8&7 at the Gallery Club in the 2008 final to take home more than US$1,000,000 in prize money.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
February 23, 2010 - March 1, 2010 *
February 23, 2011 - March 1, 2011 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:   Various
Cost:   Various

Venue Name:   Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
Address:   Dove Mountain Complex

Crush Wine Festival
Art and fine wine make good bedfellows as Tucson Museum of Art's Crush Wine Festival shows. With wine seminars, tastings, auctions, fine art and gourmet dinners, the annual two-day festival in Arizona goes down like a fine glass of merlot. Highlights of the Crush Wine Festival include the Crush Party, an event that includes a grand tasting of wines from around the world, hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants, and a silent auction of wine, wine accessories, travel and art. Try not to miss the Crush Classic either, a night of gourmet food, wine-paired dinner and live auction of fine art and rare wine at the Tucson Museum of Art in Arizona.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
April 3, 2009 - April 4, 2009
April 3, 2010 - April 4, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.

Venue Name: Tucson Museum of Art
Address: 140 N Main Ave 85701
Phone: 520.624.2333

Arizona International Film Festival
The annual Arizona International Film Festival shows innovative film and video selections from around the world at venues throughout Tucson. In addition to the screenings there are workshops, talks, parties, special presentations and musical performances.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
April 16, 2009 - April 26, 2009
April 16, 2010 - April 26, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Held every year, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show has set the standard for gem and mineral shows around the world and is now the largest of its kind in the United States.

Event Details:
Date(s): February 12-15, 2009
Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am - 6 pm
Sunday, 10am - 5 pm
Cost: $9.25 per person

Venue Name: Tucson Convention Center
Venue Address: 260 S Church Avenue

Tucson Festival of Books
Prose, poetry and the like are celebrated at the annual Tucson Festival of Books which draws over 340 authors to the University of Arizona campus. The two-day festival includes 200 exhibitors and features activities such as writing contests.
Modelled after successful book fairs such as the LA Times Festival of Books, the Tucson Festival of Books features around 15 stage areas where exhibitors, authors and literature lovers can interact. Exhibitors at the festival include booksellers, publishers and literacy and cultural organisations.

The book festival appeals to all ages and various tastes with events such as workshops for aspiring authors, book sales, book reviews and panel discussions and a children's area where the little ones can enjoy storytelling and arts and crafts activities.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
March 14, 2010 - March 15, 2010 *
March 14, 2011 - March 15, 2011 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Cost:   Free

Venue Name:   The University of Arizona
Address:   1401 E University Blvd 85721-0066

Tucson Folk Festival
The Tucson Folk Festival in Arizona brings home-grown acoustic folk music to El Presidio Park, courtesy of the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association. More than 100 acts perform on three stages over the weekend, playing everything from blues to roots.

Event Details: 
Date(s):   Various Dates
May 2, 2009 - May 3, 2009
May 2, 2010 - May 3, 2010 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:   All day
Cost:   Free

Venue Name:   El Presidio Park
Address:   115 N Church St 85701