2008

Wyatt Earp Days
May 24 - 26 2008

An event in honor of one of the west's most famous lawmen, Wyatt Earp. Activities include gunfights, chili cook-off, hangings, and an 1880's fashion show. You can also find Street Entertainment and a Wyatt look-alike contest. Sponsored by the Tombstone Lions. There will also be a Bar B-Q sponsored by the American Legion Post. For more information, contact Steve Reeder at (520) 457-3291, reekor@theriver.com or visit their website at www.WyattEarpDays.com

Sabbar Shriners Tombstone Sweet Onion Fest
June 22 & 23, 2008

The Annual Tombstone Sweet Onion Fest activities will include the Onion Queen crowning, Taste of Tombstone, parade, music and much more. For more information, contact Larry Bowers (520) 457-9327

5th annual Tombstone Gem and Mineral Show
June 20, 21 &22, 2008

This yearly event features Gems, jewelry, mineral specimens and fossils. Area vendors welcome. The show will be held at the Holiday Inn Express, 1001 N. Highway 80 in Tombstone. Vendors will be in rooms, in the Lobby and outdoors under a large canopy this year. Free admission and parking. Area Vendors are welcome. Door Prizes. For more information contact: (520) 457-9505 or visit www.TombstoneGemShow.info

Family Style Fourth of July
July 4th, 2008

At Medigovich Field. Activities include a Round Robin, Softball Tournament (all ages), kids' games and a food booth sponsored by Sacred Heart Catholic Church. For more information, contact Mark Molina (520) 457-3994. Fireworks display at dusk.

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Vigilante Days
August 8, 9 & 10, 2008

This yearly event commemorates part of Tombstone's unique heritage. Activities include a 10k run, reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competitions, hangings and a chili cook-off. For more information, contact Pat Kelly at (520) 457-3495 or visit www.TombstoneVigilantes.com

Rendezvous of Gunfighters
August 30 - September 1, 2008

Gunfighter groups from throughout the U.S. gather in Tombstone to perform. Activities include a Most-authentic Costume Contest and a Parade. For more information, contact Ben Traywick at (520) 457-3548

Corvettes & Ghost Riders
October 9-12, 2008

Events include an Early Cowpoke Rendezvous, Welcome Rustlers Corral, Boardwalk Rally, People's Choice NCCC Car Show, Cochise County Road Tour and more!! For more information, visit their website: www.corvettesandghostriders.com

Helldorado Days
October 17,18 & 19, 2008

Tombstone's Oldest Celebration. Started in 1929 as the town's 50th Anniversary celebration. Events include Re-enactments, Fashion Shows, a Carnival, Live Music, Street Entertainment, Food, Tombstone Vigilettes Variety Show, Beard contest and a Parade. Contact Steve Reeder at (520) 457-3291 or visit their website at: www.TombstoneHelldoradoDays.com

Tombstone Western Music Festival
October 31 - November 02, 2008

This Seventh Annual event features Three Days of Live Western Music, Vendors, Evening Concerts, Free Daytime Stage, Street Events, Cowboy Church. Headliners include Patty Clayton, Kip Calahan, Due West, Doc Stovall, Joe Bethancourt, Justus and the Montanas, Bill Barwick and more!. Schedule TBA. For more information call (520) 457-2295, (520) 457-3616 or visit their website at tombstonewesternmusicfestival.com

All event information is thought to be correct, however many event schedules change. Please be sure and use the contact information provided prior to your visit to verify the accuracy of event schedules.

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