Special events are held throughout the year in Sierra Vista. Below are a few of the favorite ones. For dates and more information about annual events, and other check the Calendar of Events to see even more.
January
The 60-member Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra performs at the Klein Center in January, April, and October, bringing big sound to this smaller venue for a delightful musical experience under the direction of Conductor Toru Tagawa.
February
The Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering is an entertainment bonanza that celebrates the American West. Held every February, the event rounds up performers from around the globe to perform poetry, music, and more.
April
The 60-member Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra performs at the Klein Center in January, April, and October, bringing big sound to this smaller venue for a delightful musical experience under the direction of Conductor Toru Tagawa.
April through October
Hummingbird banding sessions are a favorite experience for locals and visitors alike. Observe researchers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) as they capture, examine, weigh, and band these acrobatic fliers before releasing them. The data adds to a body of research to help scientists understand this unique bird species.
May
Sierra Vista's Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival, held in conjunction with the Sky Islands Summit Challenge, are held Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the vintages and brews from Arizona's top makers, along with live music and art vendors, in Sierra Vista's expansive Veterans Memorial Park. The Sky Islands Summit Challenge, where outdoor enthusiasts take on one, two, or three routes into the Huachuca Mountains takes hikers (and trail runners) to soaring peaks and endless views.
May
The Spring Fling, hosted by the Southwest Wings organization, offers tours of the area's best spring habitat.
August
Another great event from Southwest Wings comes in August. The multi-day Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival brings speakers, tours, educational events, and more to Sierra Vista. The oldest birding festival in Arizona, and one of the top birding events in the West.
August
The Sierra Vista Open is a premier golf event held at Pueblo del Sol Country Club. The event draws professionals, club pros, and amateurs from across the West.
September
Fall brings cooler days to Sierra Vista, and what better way to celebrate than with a traditional Oktoberfest! Come and enjoy oompah-pah music, food, and beer. Stay late for a rock and roll band to dance under the stars. Held in late September in Veterans Memorial Park.
October
Art in the Park draws some of the West's finest artists and craftspeople to Sierra Vista. Held the first weekend in October, this event creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for early holiday shopping.
October
Hosted by the Sierra Vista Car Club, Cars in the Park draws hundreds of automobile owners--and their classic and antique vehicles--to Veterans Memorial Park.
October
The 60-member Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra performs at the Klein Center in January, April, and October, bringing big sound to this smaller venue for a delightful musical experience under the direction of Conductor Toru Tagawa.
October
The 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.
