Tombstone Events
TOMBSTONE EVENTS are scheduled 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 welcome you to our Town's special events!
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Weekly & Daily Planned Events are regularly organized. Tombstone locals love to entertain you! Depend on these activities when you come to town.
Tombstone events are also planned for your Favorite Holidays.
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 month-long Tombstone event, ongoing all 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>
2019 Vigilante Days: Feb. 16 & 17
- 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.
Special Model T Event: Feb. 20
SPECIAL EVENT - Model T Ford Club of America National Tour. Proud Model T owners from the U.S. & Canada will travel here that Wednesday. Arriving beginning around 8 am, they'll park along 5th Street. See them there! Then about 3 pm they'll travel to Sierra Vista via Charleston Rd. The Tombstone Vigilettes will also provide entertainment on Allen Street - a hanging tree, & watch for their shoot-out from 2 to 3 pm!
March
2019 Wild West Days: March 16 & 17
- 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. Parade begins 11 am, starting at 6th & Allen, heading West to the American Legion.
- Additional Entertainment this year (2019) - "Festus" of Gunsmoke is in town! Performer Mark Staggs shows you his terrific imitation! Like you're walking the streets with him & Marshal Matt Dillon!! He does other imitations that will have your sides aching with laughter! See his show at Schieffelin Hall on Friday & Saturday, March 19 & 20. He'll be in town thru the weekend for Wild West Days. You can catch him at breakfast Saturday morning at the Crystal Palace, Sunday morning at the Longhorn & for dinner on Sunday at Puny John's. Proceeds go to The Old Firehouse Senior Center - so it's for a good cause. Purchase your tickets: Click Here>
- Another event included on Saturday is the Vets for Vets Fundraiser at the American Legion Post 24. From 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Bands all day long, food available, other activities all day. All proceeds to support local veterans. Presented by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association AZ, Huahuca Mountain, Chapter 32-4. It's a motorcycle-type event, but you don't need a motorcycle to attend. It's open to the public. Tickets at the door: $10/person.
2019 St. Patrick's Day - March 17
- 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.
April
2019 Rose Tree Parade & Festival: April 12 - 14
- 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!!
2019 Beers 'n' Balls: To Be Announced
- 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
2019 Rib & Beer Fest: May 4
- Rib Showdown & Beer Festival - Starting 11 am on Saturday at Tombstone Brewing Company, 107 E. Toughnut. Ribs by Puny John's.
2019 Wyatt Earp Days: May 25 - 27
- 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.
June
2019 Buffalo Soldier Days: June 29 - 30
- 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 2019: To Be Announced
- 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.
August
2019 Doc Holli-Days in Tombstone: Aug. 10 - 11
- 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!
- Here's the official website -
- Click for the latest updates: Doc Holli-DAYS Website
September
2019 Showdown in Tombstone: Aug. 31 - Sept. 1
- 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: 2019 To Be Announced
- 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 on Sunday, a chuck wagon competition, Territorial baseball game, bands, dancing groups & more. Plus an evening Ball at Shieffelin Hall. Activities along Allen Street.
October
2019 Vendetta Ride: Oct. 13 - 18
- 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.
Registration Dates: Now until October 1, 2018. Cost of $2,495.00 per person.
- Initial Deposit: $500 per person, non-refundable deposit required
- Final Payment: Due 90 days prior to ride
- Start your registration & get some more details CLICK HERE>
2019 Helldorado: Oct. 18 - 20
- 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!
Tombstone Events - Regularly Scheduled
Afternoon Entertainment
Big Nose Kate's - Raleigh Jay plays from Noon to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday
Crystal Palace - Intermittent afternoons until 4 or 5 pm.
Four Deuces - Some Saturdays, Noon to 4 pm
Karaoke
Crystal Palace - Every Friday. Many Saturdays in the Summer, sometimes not when bands alternate. 7 pm with Big Rig Karaoke
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.
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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
Four Deuces - Many Saturdays, 6 - 10 pm, on their back patio.
Poker
Doc Holliday's Saloon - Every Tuesday evening, 6:30 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 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
BE PREPARED FOR THE FUN:
Halloween in Tombstone
- Halloween is 2019 activities To Be Announced
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
- The official Tombstone Christmas Tree is placed in the Middle of downtown Tombstone, on Allen Street, near 5th.
- Decorated Businesses Judging - 2019 To Be Announced
- 2018 Winner - Tombstone Mustachery, South Side of Allen St., opposite the O.K. Corral
Holiday Tour of Homes: 2019 To Be Announced
- 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
- 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.
- 2018 - Saturday, December 15: from 5:30 to 10 pm
Tombstone Christmas Ball: Saturday, December 15, from 6 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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