38th Annual Art in the Park, Sierra Vista
October 3-4, 2009
Fine arts and crafts festival with over 200 vendors. One of the premier shows in the Southwest.
Contact: (520) 378-1763; www.huachuca-art.com
22nd Annual Cars in the Park, Sierra Vista
October
This premier car show is said to be the largest outdoor car show in Arizona, with 350 vintage, classic, modified and custom cars and trucks.
Contact: (520) 803-9457; www.sierravistacarclub.org
35th Annual Huachuca Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, Sierra Vista
October 10-11, 2009
Enjoy the beautiful and unique gems and minerals, and those made into one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Contact: (520) 803-6590; no dedicated website
Farmers Market, Bisbee
Saturdays, April 25, 2009, – October 31, 2009, 8 AM to12 PM
Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. A variety of workshops take place here as well as occasional live music and other happenings. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information.
Bisbee Turquoise Hunt, Bisbee
Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2009
The annual Turquoise Hunt will take place in what locals call “Number 7,” the Queen Mine’s dump. For two hours each day, rock hounds can scour the earth for the rarest and, some would say, most valuable “Bisbee Turquoise” along with other minerals. For details call the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum at (520) 432-7071.
Fiber Arts Festival, Bisbee
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2009
Celebrating its 17th year, the Fiber Arts Festival will be held in HistoricOld Bisbee. The Juried Fiber Arts Shows will present more than 30 artists’ works made from natural fibers such as wool, cotton, flax and paper. Hands-on experience can be gained at workshops staged throughout the day. Vendors will be on hand with materials for artists, as will as finished products for the public. Vista Park in conjunction with the Farmers Market. For information call (520) 642-3603.
Wine Festival, Bisbee
Saturday, October 10, 2009: 4 PM to 7 PM
Visitors can sample more than 50 Old and New World Wines at the Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival at City Park in Brewery Gulch . Guaranteed to be an afternoon of food, music and fun. Sponsored by the Bisbee Rotary Club, wine festival proceeds will benefit scholarship programs, community projects and help the world-wide fight against polio. For ticket information call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE or visit the website www.bisbeerotaryclub.org
Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb, Bisbee
Saturday, October 17, 2009
This 19th annual event can be a challenging competitive run or a leisurely explorative walk of Bisbee’s over 1000 stairs. Pledge the event, win prizes and help restore the historic steps while improving your own health. The Barco Ice Man, “the event within the event”, involves carrying blocks of ice up 153 stairs in under 30 seconds - fun to participate in or just to watch! For information call (520) 432-1585 or go to www.bisbee1000.com.
Halloween in Bisbee, Bisbee
Friday, October 31, 2009
Expect the unexpected! Halloween is one of Bisbee’s favorite holidays and visitors are guaranteed a fun filled, zany street scene. Bisbee’s favorite holiday is celebrated with a week of activities bringing out the creative best of this one-of-a-kind, artsy community. Call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for information about this year’s events.
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