Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase (Winter Gem Shows) (Late January to mid-February (2026: January 28 - February 15)). Founded 1955 by the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society; now the largest gem and mineral show in the world, with over 50 individual shows citywide, 4,000+ exhibitors from 44 countries, and approximately 65,000 visitors. The…
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros — Tucson Rodeo (Late February (2026: February 21-22 and February 26 - March 1; parade February 26)). Annual professional PRCA rodeo established 1925; includes the world's longest non-motorized parade. Tucson is the only U.S. city with an official school holiday for a rodeo.
Tucson Festival of Books (March (2026: March 14-15)). Free annual festival on the University of Arizona mall; one of the three largest book festivals in the United States, featuring over 350 authors.
All Souls Procession Weekend (Early November (2026: November 6-8; main procession November 8)). Annual community arts procession honoring the dead, inspired by Dia de los Muertos traditions; the 37th annual event in 2026 assembles on Grande Avenue. Free public event drawing thousands of participants.