Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

Arizona Renaissance Festival
Date: Weekends from Jan 31 through Mar 29 from 10am-6pm
Location: East of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60
What’s up: 16 stage theater, 50 acre circus, arts and crafts fair, jousting tournament, feast, shopping
More info: https://arizona.renfestinfo.com/


La Fiesta de los Vaqueros - Tucson Rodeo
Date: Sat Feb 21 and Sun Feb 22, and Thurs Feb 26 thru Sun Mar 1
Location: Tucson Rodeo Grounds at 6th Ave and Irvington
What’s up: Annual rodeo event including bareback riding, team roping, mutton bustin’, saddle bronco ridng, barrel racing, and more.
More info: https://tucsonrodeo.com


Tucson Bridal Expo
Date: Sun Feb 22 from 10:30am until 3:30pm
Location: Tucson Convention Center
What’s up: Top wedding professionals from florists to photographers to venues and bridal boutiques, fashion show at noon and at 2:00pm in the Grand Ballroom
More info: https://tucsonbridalexpo.com


Tucson Rodeo Parade
Date: Thurs Feb 26 starting at 9am
Location: 12th Ave and Drexel heading east on Drexel to Nogales Hwy, then north on Nogales Hwy to 6th Ave Rodeo Grounds
What’s up: Annual parade and one of the largest non-motorized parades in the United States
More info: https://www.tucsonrodeoparade.org/


Tucson Peace Fair
Date: Sat Feb 28 from 11am until 4pm
Location: Reid Park
What’s up: Arizona’s largest gathering of peace, social justice, and environmental groups. Member group tables, live music, food, entertainment, children’s activities, and more
More info: https://www.tucsonpeacecalendar.org/peace-fair/


Tucson Festival of Books
Date: Sat Mar 14 and Sun Mar 15
Location: University of Arizona Mall
What’s up: Over 100,000 people attend each the celebration of books, plus dozens of the top book writers
More info: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org


4th Avenue Spring Street Fair
Date: Fri Mar 20 through Sun Mar 22
Location: 4th Avenue between 9th St and University Blvd
What’s up: Over 350 art vendors, live entertainment, buskers, 40+ food vendors, beer, and local merchants open for business. Free admission
More info: https://fourthavenue.org/signature-events/fourth-avenue-spring-street-fair/