Tombstone Events

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• Vigilante Days - 3rd weekend in February: Saturday & Sunday. On the streets of Tombstone, most events on Allen Street. From 10 am to 4 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! Watch for the Tombstone Vigilettes! There's a raffle, a chili cook-off & more! All proceeds for the Vigilante's 501c3 organization go to charitable functions.

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March

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• Tombstone St. Patrick's Day - Celebrate by wearing your green & your 3-leaf shamrocks! Did you know 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.

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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 the Pet Parade, High Tea, Tombstone Pioneer families, Mariachi music & Folklorico 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!!

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• Four Deuces Saloon Beers n' Balls - It's the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival. From 9 am to 9 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.

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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. For any more details, call Bill at (520) 457-3511. In an Old West interest group & would like to participate - call Entertainment Chairman, Pat Kelly at (520) 457-8012.

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June

• 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.

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• Freedom Days! - Coordinates with Buffalo Soldier Tribute. 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. Watch for events that include invited dignitaries & celebrities. Sponsored by the Tombstone Lions Club.

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July 

• Independence Day Celebration - Held on the 4th of July! Check the details, get info by Clicking Here: Tombstone Holidays Section.

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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. Here's the official website - Click for the latest updates: Doc Holli-DAYS Website

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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, a "hanging tree" & more! Get your authentic Vigilante T-Shirt! A raffle of a single 44 caliber pistol & display case is drawn on Monday. Plus a 2-day Old West Costume Contest:

1. Entry Fee: $20
2. Registration starts Saturday morning 10:00am or pre-register - send name, address, phone number & category you're entering with your entree fee to: Sue Simons, 2741 S. Moson Rd., Sierra Vista, AZ 85650.
3. Categories include: Town Person Lady, Town Person Gentleman, Lady of the Night, Law Dog, Gunslinger/Cowboy, Historical Figure(Teddy Roosevelt, Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, China Mary, Billy The Kid, etc.), Specialty(Maid, Miner, Indian, Black Smith, Train Engineer, etc.), Child(12 & under)NO ENTREE FEE
4. Each category judged for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place on Saturday. Sunday for Overall Best of Show. Child category judged & awarded separately.
   
5. Open to all! For any additional info email Sue: slsimons@hotmail.com

• OktoBeerFest - At the Tombstone Brewing Company, 107 E. Toughnut St. Sample beers from multiple Arizona breweries. Entertainment & more. Co-sponsored by Tombstone Forward. From 1 to 6 pm.
  

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October - Get in on This Action Month!

• Tombstone Wine Celebration - In the Tombstone City Park, 311 E. Allen St, corner of 3rd. Enjoy tastings from varied Cochise county wineries. Tombstone food stands will be there to satisfy your appetite. And live entertainment will add to your enjoyment. A deal at $15 per entry. It goes for 2 days, opening Saturday at 11 a.m. Then closing up on Sunday at 5 p.m. 

• Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride - 5 Days in mid October. 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! You can phone (505) 286-4585 if interested in more particulars.

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• 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!

• Helldorado Special Event at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park - At 11:30 a.m., Author Mark Warren will make a presentation "What Made Wyatt Earp Tick?" Just pay the very reasonable admission to the Courthouse.

Special Tombstone Game-Play Event

• Doomtown Tombstone Worlds Event - Coming to Tombstone for a full schedule of entertaining days & nights for their players! Thurs. through Mon.!

1. Thursday - Four Deuces they're together at High Noon! To choose an Auction Card designer for the deck & voting for best theme. At 5 pm it's Dinner at the Crystal Palace Saloon. Watch some games or check with them there on how to get in on the action! Then over to Doc Holliday's for some casual game play at 7 pm - watch or find out how to join in such a Multi-Player Round-up!
2. Friday - 10 am they get a group pic at Can-Can Old Time Photos! (Dare they enter it in our Photo Contest - just in the nick of time!) They see the town until meeting up at 8 pm at Johnny Ringo's Saloon for some casual evening games
3. Saturday - It's the Main Event! 10 am at the American Legion. Player voting outcomes tallied to determine where the game goes from here. Then at 6pm, Twilight begins at the Legion for more action.
4. Sunday - 10 am at the American Legion it's the Duel. The 8 top players now compete to become the Tombstone Doomtown Marshal. Also a variant option available.
5. Monday - 8 am breakfast debriefing at the Old West Chuckwagon.
6. For any of the curious: Here is their FB Page>

• TTR - The yearly rendezvous is a WWHA event conducted every year in town. Focused on Tombstone's history, it's something we attend each year. We find it so valuable for research purposes, for it's critical thinking focus - their aim to seek out accuracy in history. You can attend without being WWHA members. The cost is very reasonable. The days consist of panel discussions, presentations, skits, a walking tour, a trial reenactment, a dinner (this year at Monument Ranch) & much more! Discover TTR 2019 Here>

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Karaoke

Crystal Palace - Every Friday. Many Saturdays in the Summer, sometimes not when bands alternate. 7 pm with Big Rig Karaoke

Wyatt Earp's Oriental Saloon - Thursdays 7 p.m., TBA. Check Their FB Page for full details>

Doc Holliday's - Wednesday through Sunday 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>

Bands/Evening Music

Crystal Palace - Summers - many 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

Oriental Saloon - NEWEST option. Their bar is now open and functioning! Have a drink, check out the dance floor. Come on over to where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday played and dealt Faro. They've now started featuring bands on Saturday nights. It's the best dance floor in Tombstone!! Put on your 2-steppin' boots and come on over - For updates See the Oriental Saloon FB Page>

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

Poker

Doc Holliday's Saloon - Every Tuesday evening, 7 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em. For more details call (520) 457-2247.

Tombstone Events - Holidays

Tombstone St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parties:

• Crystal Palace Saloon - All Day
• Corn Beef 'n' Cabbage Special at The Depot Steakhouse/Johnny Ringo's Saloon - Corner of Allen & 10th Streets

Sponsored by the Tombstone Marine Corp League Detachment:

• The parade is in conjunction with the Salute to the Troops Parade during Wild West Days - Read More>
• You're encouraged to wear your Green to this Tombstone Event - 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 12, 2020

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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.
• Family Fun Day in City Park All Day Long

1. Vote for Your Best Choice: Red, White & Blue lap quilts displayed on the fence - the Tombstone Art Gallery quilters made them all & will donate them to the Tucson VA after the event
   
2. Kid’s Parade @ 10am: Bikes, Trikes, Wagons, Strollers! Kids - decorate yours for a prize!
   
3. Food, entertainment, family/kid-friendly activities all day long
4. Need more/last minute details? Call April at (520) 255-3700

BE PREPARED FOR THE FUN:

Halloween in Tombstone

• Halloween in 2019 - Thursday, October 31st!

1. Tombstone Trunk or Treat - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Allen & 4th Street. Themed cars with their trunks filled with treats for the kids. Booths, games, food & fun for a safe trick or treating evening - hosted by the Tombstone Fire Department.

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

HOLIDAY IDEAS:

Christmas in Tombstone Events

Christmas Toy Drive & Tree Lighting & Holiday Decorations:

• Toy Drive - 2019 To Be Announced

• Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, November 29, 2019

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

• Decorated Businesses Judging - Saturday, December 7, 2019

1. More info to come.
2. 2018 Winner - Tombstone Mustachery, South Side of Allen St., opposite the O.K. Corral

Holiday Tour of Homes: Saturday, December 7, 2019

• 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
• For more details - check their Web Page>

Christmas Light Parade: Saturday, December 14, 2019

• Along Allen Street in early December
• From 6 to 8 pm, starting at the corner of 6th Street, heading West to the corner of 3rd Street, where the vision of the Courthouse Luminaries will be in view!

Lighting of Historic Courthouse Luminaries: Saturday, December 14, 2019

• The Tombstone Courthouse Historic Park sponsors this Luminaria lighting beginning at dusk, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Afterwards cookies & hot chocolate are served inside
• The lighting is based on historic events
• See the State Park - Courthouse Events page for more details
• Call the courthouse to make any further inquiries: (520) 457-3311 or State Parks: (877) MY-PARKS

Santa in the Park:

• In the Tombstone City Park at 3rd & Allen Streets
• Santa arrives to visit with children.
• 2019 - Saturday, December 14: from 5:30 to 10 pm

Tombstone Christmas Ball: Saturday, December 14, from 7 to 10 p.m.

• Organized by T. Miller Mercantile (can purchase tickets there) for ages 16 & older
• Reasonable ticket prices: $10 single, $15 couple
• Held at the Historic Schieffelin Hall, Fremont Street - period dress welcome (but optional)!
• Proceeds to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Children's Christmas Fund
  
• More details find them @TombstoneChristmasBall on Facebook

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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Tombstone Events are always ongoing. Tons of things to see & do in our town Attractions! Be sure to check our Main Menu for great ideas. Right Here>

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