Tombstone: Helldorado Days

Tombstone Helldorado Days brings the west alive

The 80th annual Tombstone Helldorado Days, Tombstone's major event, is filled with over 30 different entertainment groups from gunfighters, belly dancers, cowboy stories and linedancers to song and music. Helldorado is always the 3rd Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.

The Helldorado is Tombstone, AZ's oldest festival that celebrates its wild days of the 1880's. Started in 1929, Helldorado is sponsored by Helldorado, Inc. residents in Cochise County. 

The story goes that in July 1881, a disgruntled miner writes the Tombstone Nugget newspaper stating that instead of finding their "Eldorado" of riches, many men ended up washing dishes or other menial jobs, finding instead, their "Helldorado". The term stuck.

The Helldorado Days celebration features the Tombstone Vigilantes. This cast of volunteer presents one of the most authentic Old West recreations through historical street reenactments. The Tombstone Vigilantes is a non-profit organization that support charities such as the Senior's Meals on Wheels program, the Small Animal Shelter, the Food Bank of Tombstone and youth activities. The Tombstone Vigilantes also do "moch hangin's" on request, birthday and group fundraisers. Contact info@tombstonevigilantes.com.

Tombstone Helldorado Days Schedule

Friday, October 16, 2009: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday starts off with the National Anthem at 10:30 with entertainment every ten minutes until about 5:00pm.

Saturday, October 17: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Over 30 different entertainment groups from belly dancers, gunfighters, line dancers, cowboy stories, music

Saturday night: Helldorado, Inc. host the annual Cowboy Social, at Tombstone Vigilante Hall, 22 E Allen St.

Sunday, October 18: Helldorado Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. on historic Allen Street at 6th and Allen and proceed to 2nd St.  The now renowned Cowboy Walkdownproceeds down the same route to 4th and Allen.

Helldorado Days Web Sites

Tombstone Vigilantes: tombstonevigilantes.com
Helldorado Days web site: http://www.helldoradodays.com/

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