Summer sweeps in with great events! Enjoy Cochise County’s cool outdoors and diversions this summer with Bisbee’s “Doors Wide Open” historic lodging tour and the GLBT Pride Weekend, Bowie’s Southeastern Arizona Western Heritage & Wine Festival, Sierra Vista’s Play Ball! Exhibit of Cochise County’s baseball history, Tombstone’s annual Sabaar Shriner’s Sweet Onion Festival, Tombstone’s Gem Show and Willcox’s Western Heritage Days.
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Take a tour of Bisbee’s unique lodging facilities and amazing Victorian architecture, a two-day event sponsored by the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce.
When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Bisbee
Admission: $10
Info: 520-432-5421 or www.bisbeearizona.com
June 7, 5th annual Southeastern Arizona Western Heritage & Wine Festival, Bowie
Dutch oven cooking, Western entertainment and wine will headline the day. Experience Western traditions and old fashioned hospitality!
When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Fort Bowie Vineyards, Bowie
Admission: Free
Info: 1-888-299-5951 or www.fortbowievineyards.net
June 13-15, GLBT Pride Weekend, Bisbee
Spend the weekend in Bisbee and celebrate your pride. Three exciting, fun-filled days which include a street fair, leather and lace ball, pool party, music, dancing and other activities.
When: Daily
Where: Downtown Bisbee
Admission: Free
Info: 520-236-3699 or www.bisbeepride.com.
June 14, Movies Under the Stars, Sierra Vista
The classic The Wizard of Oz will be presented in the 2008 Movies Under the Stars series. Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and Toto on their adventure.
When: Dusk (about 7 p.m.)
Where: Veterans’ Memorial Park
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
June 14, Juneteenth Celebration, Sierra Vista
A celebration of freedom, hope and harmony between cultures and generations, presented by the Greater Huachuca Area Branch of the NAACP will feature free food, fun, games, entertainment and an old fashioned dress parade. The Spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers awards will be presented.
When: 1:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Tompkins Park, corner of 7th St. and Buffalo Soldier Trail
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
June 18, Evening San Pedro River Hike, Sierra Vista
Let’s take a walk! Join the Friends of the San Pedro River for an evening hike when the heat of the day is gone, but the landscape is alive with birds and other natural wonders. Bring your enthusiasm, a flashlight, and (during monsoon) an umbrella.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: San Pedro House, 9800 E. Hwy 90
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
June 20-22, Tombstone Gem Show, Tombstone
An exhibition featuring gems, jewelry, mineral specimens and fossils. Great for jewelers, hobbyists and collectors.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Express
Admission: Free
Info: 1-800-457-3929 or info@tombstonechamber.com
June 20, Guided Hike into Coronado Cave, Sierra Vista
Explore the subterranean desert at Coronado National Memorial’s natural limestone cave. Complete with stalagmites and stalactites, these will delight spelunkers. Bring at least one flashlight and wear sturdy hiking shoes. The cave entrance can be difficult to access and may not be suitable for all. Participants should dress comfortably for the weather, bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: Visitor Parking Lot
Admission: Free
Info: 520-366-5515, ext. 22 or www.visitsierravista.com
June 21, Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites, Sierra Vista
Learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s famous Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers. The guided tours will begin at the Fort Huachuca Museum and proceed to various historic sites on the post.
Note: The post is an active military installation. Visitor passes are available to US citizens at the Main Gate with a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance (or rental vehicle agreement). All passengers over 13 must have photo identification.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Fort Huachuca Museum, Fort Huachuca
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6960
June 22 & 23, Sabaar Shriner’s Tombstone Sweet Onion Festival, Tombstone
Enjoy a weekend with parades, costume contest, music, Taste of Tombstone, and the crowning of 2008’s Onion Queen!
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Allen Street, Tombstone
Admission: Free
Info: 520-457-9327
or email rocking-b@peoplepc.com
June 29, Snakes, Lizards and more! Presentation at Carr House, Sierra Vista
For the adventurous, curious soul, Tom Miscione will present his fascinating program for all ages. Enjoy petting snakes and lizards. Learn to love, not fear these animals.
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Carr House, 1011 Carr Canyon Road
Admission: Free
Info: 520-366-5515 or www.visitsierravista.com
July 11 & 12, Willcox Western Heritage Days, Willcox
Celebrate the legacy of Willcox’s cowboy culture with music, entertainment, and vendors in the beautiful Sulphur Springs Valley sunshine! A kickoff dinner will be held the evening of July 11, with live music and great food! A fantastic summer event for a family outing.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Willcox Historic Railroad Avenue
Admission: Free, Kickoff Dinner $15.00
Info: 520-384-2272
July 19, Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites, Sierra Vista
Learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s famous Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers. The guided tours will begin at the Fort Huachuca Museum and proceed to various historic sites on the post.
Note: The post is an active military installation. Visitor passes are available to US citizens at the Main Gate with a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance (or rental vehicle agreement). All passengers over 13 must have photo identification.
When: Noon
Where: Fort Huachuca Museum, Fort Huachuca
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6960
Ongoing
Thursdays, Concert in the Park, Sierra Vista
Bring the entire family to the band shell in Veterans’ Memorial Park every Thursday evening to enjoy the eclectic sounds of Cochise County’s most popular musicians! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and listen while the sun sets over the Huachuca Mountains. Weather permitting.
When: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, beginning June 5
Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
Friends of the Huachuca Mountains/Carr House, Sierra Vista
Explore the history Arizona’s prospecting and mining eras at the restored Carr House. Programs every other Sunday, with exhibits, nature trail and children’s Discovery Room. Call for information.
When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sundays
Where: Carr Canyon Road
Admission: Free
Info: 520-366-5635
Guided Walks, Ramsey Canyon Preserve, Sierra Vista
Owned by The Nature Conservancy is a hikers’ and birders’ paradise. March to October, guided nature walks are offered.
When: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Where: Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Admission: $5, Cochise County residents and Nature Conservancy members $3, children under 16 free.
Info: 520-378-2785, call to confirm dates
Play Ball! Exhibit Showcases County Baseball History, Sierra Vista
View fascinating aspects of the southeastern Arizona’s baseball legacy at the Henry F. Hauser Museum’s “Cochise County Baseball Histories.” This traveling exhibit, compiled by Museum Association of Cochise County members, provides an historical look at the earliest teams fielded by mining camps, the military and youths.
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturdays
Where: Ethel Berger Center, 2950 East Tacoma St.
Admission: Free
Info: 520-417-6980
The Arizona Folklore Preserve, Sierra Vista
This wonderful series spotlights artists and musicians who are historians of Arizona’s legacy. Featuring Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer and other guest artists. Reservations required.
When: 2 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays
Where: 44 E. Ramsey Canyon Road
Admission: $15 Adults, $6 students 17 and under
Info: 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
Thursdays, Farmer’s Market
Every Thursday, local farmers and growers offer fresh produce and products. You’ll find a luscious assortment of garden fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, plus many other unique items.
When: noon to 4 p.m., Thursdays
Where: NW Corner of Willcox Drive & Carmichael Ave., Sierra Vista
Admission: Free
Info: 520-378-2973
When: 8 a.m. – noon, Saturdays, through October
Where: Vista Park, Bisbee
Admission: Free
Info: 520-432-5421 or 1-866-2BISBEE
Hummingbird Banding
Get an up-close look at the catch, band, weigh, measure and release of the birds for research purposes. The banding takes place on two locations in and around Sierra Vista.
Humming bird banding at Fort Huachuca
When: 30 minutes after sunrise to 10 a.m., June 1 & 15; July 13 & 17
Where: Brown Parade Field, Fort Huachuca
Admission: Free
Info: 1-800-288-3861 or 520-417-6960
Note: Fort Huachuca is an active military installation. Specific entrance requirements are enforced. US citizens may enter with a visitor pass, received from the guardhouse at the Main Gate. Required documentation includes vehicle registration and insurance, current valid photo identification for driver and all passengers over the age of 13.
Humming bird banding at the San Pedro House
When: 4 - 6 p.m., June 7
Where: Highway 90 at the San Pedro River
Admission: Free, donations appreciated
Info: 520-366-0360
Located in southeastern Arizona, Cochise County is one of the most culturally, historically and geographically diverse areas in the American Southwest. Its legendary communities—Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Tombstone, Sierra Vista and Willcox—were strategically located less than a day’s journey by stagecoach and are now just a short drive from one another.
For more information about Cochise County, contact the Cochise County Tourism Council at 1-800-862-5273 or visit www.explorecochise.com.
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