Tombstone Events

Tombstone events happen on a regular basis.

Yearly events in town attract people from far & wide. Tombstone visitors love these special festivals. Locals delight in interacting with all our visitors, while they're here! We want to welcome you to our Town's special events! See Them Now>

Weekly & daily planned events are regularly organized. Tombstone locals love to entertain you! Depend on these activities when you come to town. See Them Now>

Tombstone events are also planned for various holidays. See Them Now>

We'll organize Tombstone events for you! So you can plan a trip around one. Get to the Town of Tombstone, orient yourself, come in and join an event that's going on! We welcome you!

Tombstone Events - Annual Western Days

February

• Tombstone Quilt Show - This is a month-long Tombstone event, ongoing during February. Fine Western style quilts by local crafters. All activities at the Tombstone Art Gallery, 383 Allen Street - right next to the Visitor Center. Open daily: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See the Quilters Gallery: Click Here>

• Vigilante Days - 3rd weekend in February: Saturday, Sunday & Monday. On the streets of Tombstone, most events on Allen Street. From 10 am to 5 pm each day. You'll enjoy historical Wild West reenactments, entertainment & "hangings" (pretend!). Hosted by the nonprofit Tombstone Vigilantes. One mock hanging is an honored chosen visitor, who gets a plaque at the end of the procedure! There's a raffle, a chili cook-off & more! All proceeds for the Vigilante's 501c3 organization go to charitable functions.

March

• Wild West Days - Mid-month, it's a tribute to those in the Armed Forces. The Tombstone event is sponsored by The Wild West Detachment, Marine Corps League. Entertainment along Allen Street all day on Saturday. The activity moves to Big Nose Kate's Saloon for an evening USO Canteen Dance. Parade begins 11 am, starting at 6th & Allen, heading West to the American Legion.

• Tombstone St. Patrick's Day - Celebrate by wearing your green & your 3-leaf shamrocks! Parade on Allen Street, 11 am also celebrates St. Patrick's Day. The Irish had a large part in settling Tombstone! Join the St. Pat's party at the Crystal Palace. Get a great Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner at The Depot/Johnny Ringo's Saloon.

April

• Rose Tree Parade & Festival - Friday Evening, Saturday & Sunday at the beginning of April. Celebrate the blooming & history of the largest rose bush in the world! At 6 pm Friday, you're invited to see the Rose Queen crowned, with her court, under the Rose Tree. Other events include Mariachi music & dancing, auctions & raffles. View the Rose Tree Parade, starting at 11 am along Allen St. See the Pet Parade on Sunday, 11 am. Plus so much more. It's a jam-packed weekend!!

• Four Deuces Saloon Beers n' Balls - It's the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival. From 9 am to 10 pm. Unique food treats for the daring! Provided by local cooks - who's your favorite?? Regular food options available, too. Join in for this annual Tombstone event. You'll have a rip roaring time! It's happenin' at the saloon & right in front along fenced off 3rd Street. No cover - but 21/+ must have a wrist-band to authorize your alcohol purchase. Entertainment/dancing throughout the day. Located at Allen & 3rd.

May

• Wyatt Earp Days - Sponsored by the Tombstone Lions Club. Last weekend in May, over Memorial Day. Honors one of the famous, historic lawmen of Tombstone: Wyatt Earp. The events runs from 10 am to 4 pm on Allen Street. You'll enjoy gunfights, mock hangings & Old West historic skits. Check out the chili cook-off on Sunday. Visit the Lions Club booth. Purchase T-shirts and/or tickets for their raffle to win a Replica Revolver. The Lions Club net proceeds are donated to Youth Groups' programs. In an Old West interest group & would like to participate - call Entertainment Chairman, Pat Kelly at (520) 457-8012.

June

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• Buffalo Soldier Days - Last weekend of June. Annual salute to the Buffalo Soldiers. This historical U.S. Army troop was first organized as the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment, out of Leavenworth KS on Sept. 21, 1866. Their nickname originated with the Native Americans. It came to apply to all African American regiments formed in 1866, after the civil war. In addition it applied to the 9th Cavalry Regiment, 24th Infantry Regiment & 25th Infantry Regiment. In this Tombstone event, educational & reenactment Buffalo Soldier groups come to town to participate. Activities are held throughout the weekend on Allen Street.

July

• Freedom Days! - First Saturday in July. A Celebration of the American Experience. It kicks off with a parade on Allen Street, followed by street entertainment. Watch for the wheelbarrow race, Tombstone Vigilantes and Vigilettes performances, handgun raffle, and invited dignitaries & celebrities. Sponsored by the Tombstone Lions Club.

1. This year, with the cooperation of the Tombstone Brewing Company - Freedom Days events will take place in the Tombstone City Park on Allen & 3rd St. Watch for the Beer Garden & many festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August

• Doc Holli-Days - A tribute to Doc Holliday, well-known historical 1880s local in Tombstone AZ! A yearly festival that will feature events along Allen Street. Watch for possible celebrities, historians & dignitaries to be invited!!

1. Dennis Quaid is this year's Parade Grand Marshal - he was Doc in the 1994 film "Wyatt Earp"
2. Val Kilmer is likely expected to be there again!

September

• Showdown in Tombstone - Over the Labor Day Weekend. Gunfight groups from around the country come to Tombstone to participate. Sponsored by the Tombstone Vigilantes, they're invited to stage historic gunfight reenactments along Allen Street. Other fun includes skits, parade, 1880s period clothing contest, a "hanging tree" & more! Get your authentic Vigilante T-Shirt! A raffle of a single 44 caliber pistol & display case is drawn on Monday.

• Territorial Days - A weekend in mid-month. Produced by the 501c3 group "Tombstone Forward" - the event celebrates Tombstone's military history. Local businesses contribute to sponsoring events. View historic military encampment recreations & exhibits, a nonmotorized parade, a chuck wagon competition, Territorial baseball game, bands, dancing groups & more. Plus an evening Ball at Shieffelin Hall. Activities along Allen Street. 

October

• Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride - 5 Days in mid October. (OCTOBER 14 - 19, 2018) A historic horseback trail ride & tour. It traces Wyatt's vengeance posse against the Cowboys in Cochise County. He felt they were responsible for killing his brother Warren & maiming his brother Virgil. Sponsored by Great American Adventures, an organized group ride that is like no other! Phone (505) 286-4585 if interested in details.

• OctoBeerfest -  Inaugural Event this year! New yearly event. $20 admission includes a commemorative mug & two 1/2 liter fills of your brewery choice. Live music entertainment. A 2-pig roast from Puny John's BBQ & German food from Little Yeti's Bistro at additional cost. 21 and over only,  12 noon to 6 p.m. at Tombstone Brewery, 107 E. Toughnut

• Helldorado - The 3rd weekend in Oct., beginning on Friday. About the biggest Western celebration day of the year - & the most historic in Tombstone (since 1929)! Along Allen Street there's regular gunfight & historic reenactments, skits & entertainment. About 30 different Old West groups participate. Beard & mustache contest on Saturday. Parade on Sunday begins at 11 am, followed by the Cowboy Walk-Down. An 1851, 36 caliber Revolver is raffled near the end of the event. Get your tickets! Drawing held about 4 pm Sunday. We've always tried for this one - but no luck yet!

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Tombstone Events - Regularly Scheduled

Afternoon Entertainment

Big Nose Kate's - Raleigh Jay plays from Noon to 4:30 pm, Mon. through Thurs.

Crystal Palace - Intermittent afternoons until 4 or 5 pm. 

Four Deuces - Some Saturdays, Noon to 4 pm

Bands/Evening Music

Crystal Palace - Summers - alternating Saturdays. Otherwise, most Saturday evenings at 7 or 8 pm. Great dance floor - best one in the saloons in town!

Big Nose Kate's - Saturdays at 8 pm

Four Deuces - Many Saturdays, 6 - 10 pm, on their back patio.

Karaoke

Crystal Palace - Every Friday. Alternating Saturdays in the Summer. 7 pm with Big Rig Karaoke.

1. Now on Sunday afternoons too! With the Bearded Cowboy

Doc Holliday's - Wed. through Sun. evenings.

Johnny Ringo's - 10th St., turn North just off of Allen. Every Sunday evening.

Big Nose Kate's - Thursdays at 7 pm.

American Legion - Thursdays at 6 pm with Big Rig Karaoke.

Full Details - CLICK HERE>

Poker

Doc Holliday's Saloon - Every Tuesday evening, 6:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em. For more details call (520) 457-2247.

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Tombstone Events - Holidays

Tombstone St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sponsored by the Tombstone Marine Corp League Detachment:

• The parade is in conjunction with the Salute to the Troops Parade.
• You're encouraged to wear your Green - and watch along Allen Street, between the corner of 6th going West to the corner of 2nd.

Tombstone Easter Parade & Festivities

Details have yet to be released - will be updated when they are...

• Easter is on Sunday, April 21, 2019

Tombstone 4th of July

Presented by Tombstone Forward (501c3 organization):

• Medigovich Field, Mountain View Road North Of Hwy 80, Tombstone, AZ
• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Halloween in Tombstone

Details have yet to be released - will be updated when they are...

• Halloween is on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018

Thanksgiving Day in Tombstone

• No Tombstone events are scheduled for this day, but the day after is a popular day for visitors
• All Tombstone businesses are closed
• Only the Four Deuces and Johnny Ringo's are open for the afternoon & early evening

Christmas in Tombstone Events

Christmas Toy Drive & Tree Lighting & Holiday Decorations:

• Toy Drive (sponsored by Tombstone Vigilettes) kicks off in front of Gunfight Palace on 2018 time to be determined.

1. Bring a new unwrapped gift suitable for  up to 12 years of age

• Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, November 23, 2018

1. The official Tombstone Christmas Tree is placed in the Middle of downtown Tombstone, on Allen Street, near 5th.

• Decorated Businesses Judging - Friday, December 7, 2018

1. 2017 Winner - Tombstone Brewing Company, Toughnut Street
2. Who has the best Christmas decorations?
3. The Chamber of Commerce organizes/sponsors this holiday competition

Holiday Tour of Homes:

• Organized by Tombstone Forward, a 501c3 organization
• Day-long tour of historic area homes on an early Dec. Saturday
• Inside photos not permitted, outside okay
• Ages 13 & older, no food inside
• 2018 Tour To Be Announced

Christmas Light Parade:

• Along Allen Street about the 2nd Saturday in December
• From 6 to 8 pm, starting at the corner of 6th Street, heading West to the corner of 3rd Street.
• 2018 - Saturday, December 8th: 6 - 8 pm

Lighting of Historic Courthouse Luminaries:

• The Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park sponsors this Luminaria lighting at dusk
• Afterwards cookies & hot chocolate are served inside
• The lighting is based on historic events
• See the State Park - Courthouse Events page for more details
• 2018 - To Be Announced

Santa in the Park:

• In the Tombstone City Park at 3rd & Allen Streets
• Santa arrives to visit with children.
• 2018 - Saturday, December 15: 5:30 - 10 pm

Tombstone Christmas Ball:

• Organized by T. Miller Mercantile (can purchase tickets there) for ages 16 & older
• Reasonable ticket prices: $15 single, $20 couple
• 2018 Date - To Be Announced
• Held at the Historic Schieffelin Hall, Fremont Street - period dress welcome!
• Proceeds to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Children's Christmas Fund
  
• More details call (520) 457-2405

Christmas Day:

• No Tombstone events are scheduled this day - but the whole holiday week is popular with visitors
• All Tombstone businesses are closed
• Only the Four Deuces and Johnny Ringo's are open for the afternoon & early evening

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