Sierra Vista Events

Free Thursday night outdoor band concerts
Free outdoor band concerts are presented in Sierra Vista's Veterans Memorial Park at 7 pm on Thursday evenings through June and July. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. (520) 417-6980.

May to October, noon to 5 pm
Sierra Vista Farmers' Market
Enjoy fresh local produce from the Sierra Vista Farmers' Market. Growers present salad veggies, fresh garlic and specialty items such as snow and sugar snap peas. New vendors will also bring pinon, juniper, cypress and other native trees. The market is open from noon till 5 every Thursday at the northwest corner of Wilcox and Carmichael streets on the West End.

August 6-10
Hummingbird Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival
The 2008 Southwest Wings Festival will be held at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center in Sierra Vista from August 6-10. The event includes self-guided and professionally guided nature tours for all ages, plus exhibits and programs about Southern Arizona birds, butterflies and critters. Find more information at Southwest Wings Birding Festival or call (520) 678-8237.

August 18
Sierra Vista Community Chorus Rehearsals begin
As the chorus begins its 2008-2009 season it will be welcoming new members. Membership consists of men and women (adults of any age through 80+ who love to sing and enjoy helping their community. The fall gospel concert will benefit CANTER, a local organization which promotes health and independence of individuals with disabilities using therapeutic horse riding. The annual holiday concert benefits the holiday baskets provided by the Sierra Vista Fire Department.

Adults who love to sing are invited to join the Sierra Vista Community Chorus directed by Sharon Keene this August. No auditions are required; men's voices are particularly needed but men and women of any age are welcome. Rehearsals for the upcoming gospel concert will begin August 18 at 9:30 am and will take place at that time every Monday afterwards at 9:00 at the Ethel Berger Center at 2950 E. Tacoma Street, near the Sierra Vista Public Library. If you have questions about joining the chorus, contact Sharon Keene, Director, at (520) 417-2305 or Harry Walther, General Manager, at (520) 459-3611.

September 6
Sierra Vista Woman's Club Fashion Show and Luncheon
This year's theme is "We Wear the Pants." The fashion show and luncheon will be held at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center on September 6. Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m. and proceeds benefit nursing scholarships, high school music awards, and other community services. Call (520) 803-8809 for ticket info.

September 13
Home and Business Expo
The 12th Annual Chamber of Commerce Home and Business Expo will be held in Buena High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information and booth registration call (520) 458-6940.

September 20
Sierra Vista Fiddle Contest
The Cochise County Youth Orchestra Sierra Vista Fiddle Contest, now in its fourth year, will be held Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park bandshell. Admission is free and the public is invited to come out and enjoy a day of music and fun. Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. Rain location will be the Buena High School cafeteria.

Last year’s contest attracted fifty contestants from many states; ages of fiddlers ranged from 5- to 80-years-old. Competitors are divided into age categories as well as special divisions for Twin Fiddle, Trick & Fancy and Guitar Accompanist. Trophies, ribbons and more than $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to fiddlers throughout the day.

For information about the contest, call David Kaemmer at 220-1166 or e-mail dave@dkmusicstudio.com. For info about the Cochise County Youth Orchestra, visit www.ccyo.info.

October 11
Cars in the Park
The Sierra Vista Car Club will present the 21st annual Cars in the Park event October 11 at Veterans' Memorial Park in Sierra Vista from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. "rain or shine." This judged show will be limited to 375 pre-registered entrants and will also feature oldies and variety music, raffle, food and product vendors and door prizes. For entry information email Gary Skogheim at skog1@cox.net

Ongoing
Arizona Folklore Preserve
Weekend concerts by Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis, and talented artists handpicked by Dolan to bring you the best in Arizona and southwestern music. See the current schedule of events at the AFP website. Closed for Summer Vacation July 7 - August 15.

Henry F. Hauser Museum
This museum, located in the Ethel Berger Center at 2950 E. Tacoma Street, presents exhibits of local interest. Current exhibits include "Cochise County Baseball Histories" and "Sierra Vista Then and Now--Little Outfit Boys Ranch."

Ramsey Canyon Preserve Nature Walks
Beginning in March and running through to October, guided nature walks are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 am. Preserve opens to the public at 8 am. Call ahead to confirm walk dates: (520) 378-4952.