There are several major annual Tombstone events planned throughout the year. See all of the major Tombstone events happening throughout the year below.
 In addition to the popular and notorious Allen Street, tourists can visit the actual corral where the gun battle took place.Shootout demonstrations are held throughout the year.
Photo: Allen Street gun battle demonstration. Watch video of Helldorado Days.
Official Tombstone web site at www.tombstone.org.
February
- Annual High Noon
at the Tombstone Livery. Tombstone Ghost Riders Action Shooting invites
everyone to attend, includes a warm-up match, speed events, 10
stage main match and delicious chuckwagon dinner, 520-457-3559 or www.tombstonechamber.com
- Annual Quilt Show Sale -
Tombstone Art Gallery, quilts, quilt tops, small quilted articles for
show and sale, seasoned quilters present each day to share in
experiences and teach skills, try hand-quilting, free, 9:30 am - 4:30
pm, 520-457-3476 or 520-457-3283 or www.tombstonechamber.com.
- Fairbank Days at Fairbank
Historic Townsite. Live music, art exhibits, re-enactments of “the Great
Fairbank Train Robbery,” and tours of the Town site and cemetery, bring
the family and a picnic, walk, hike or just enjoy the surroundings,
free (donations accepted), 520-457-3062. See More Tombstone Events in March.
April
- Tombstone Founders Day
Spring starts off during the first weekend in April with the annual
Tombstone Old West Founders Days. This event features the Rose Tree
Festival which honors the areas silver mining history and the blooming
of the "World's Largest Rose Tree." See more Tombstone events in April.
May
- Wyatt Earp Days.
In honor of the West's most famous lawman- Wyatt Earp. Gunfights and
Old West skits on the main street. This famous Tombstone event is held
for three days every Memorial Day Weekend and is sponsored by the
Tombstone Lions Club.See more Tombstone May events.
June
- Annual Gem & Mineral Show features
gems and jewelry displays. The annual Sabbar Shriner's Sweet Onion
Festival has been cancelled for 2011. This event usually features the Onion
Queen Crowning. Taste of Tombstone, parade, music, blooming onion
treats, sweet onion sales. Call 520-457-9327 or 520-457-3197 about the
Onion Queen.
- Salute to the Buffalo Soldier Days June 23 at 8:00 am - June 25 @ 5:00 pm.
4th of July Weekend
-
Family Style 4th of July in Tombstone–
Celebrate a family-style fireworks display with a softball tournament,
food and vendor booths and games on July 4th in Tombstone. Medigovich
Field, games, hot dogs, nachos, watermelon and a Fire Engine “squirt
down free, 10 am, 520- 457-3106 or http://www.tombstoneweb.com/
- Freedom Days, A Celebration of the
American Experience
July 1, 2017 at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. A parade will start at
11am. All people and groups are invited. Sign up after 10 am for the
parade starting on 6th Street and Allen.
August
- Annual Vigilante Days Vigilante
Days Honors Tombstone's unique heritage. Tombstone 10K run, street
entertainment, chili-off. Sponsor: Tombstone Vigilantes.
- Doc Holli-Days August 12 @ 8:00 am - August 13 @ 5:00 pm
- Tombstone Gunshow. You can always
find what you're looking for at McMann's Roadrunner Gun Shows. You'll
find a large selection of antique and modern firearms available from
Licensed Dealers as well as private parties. You will also find coin
dealers, jewelers with various types of jewelry, western collectibles,
shooting accessories, ammunition, safes, reference materials.
- Tombstone TuffEnuf Bullriding
held at 4th & Toughnut Street The Helldorado Town, located at
4th & Toughnut Streets, will be presenting the Tombstone TuffEnuf
Bullriding. 520-508-2446.
September
- Annual Rendezvous of the Gunfighters.
Gunfighter Groups group compete from throughout the U.S. Costume parade
on the first weekend in September on historic Allen Street.
- Showdown in Tombstone September 2 @ 8:00 am - September 4 @ 4:00 pm
- Tombstone Territorial Days September 16 @ 8:00 am - September 17 @ 5:00 pm
- Tombstone TuffEnuf Bullriding
held at 4th & Toughnut Street The Helldorado Town, located at
4th & Toughnut Streets, will be presenting the Tombstone TuffEnuf
Bullriding. 520-508-2446.
October
- Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride. October
15-20, 2017. Join us as we ride Wyatt's trail of retribution. Our
five-day ride takes us to the Chiricahua, Dragoon and Whetstone
Mountains, through the high country around Tombstone, visiting spots
were Wyatt and his posse killed Florentio Cruz, had a shoot-out with the
Cowboys, killed "Curly Bill" Brocius, plus Johnny Ringo’s gravesite and
more - much more! Horses, tack, food, blanks provided. Reservations
Required!! Horses, tack, food provided. Presented by True West Magazine.
Call 505-286-4585.
- Tombstone Helldorado Days.
October 20-22, 2017. 81st annual event with over 30 different
entertainment groups from gunfighters, belly dancers, cowboy stories and
linedancers to song, music and just plain old good fun. Helldorado Days
is held on the second Friday in October. It is Tombstone's major event.
Helldorado. What started out as the town’s 50th anniversary celebration
in l929 has turned into its oldest tradition. Activities: Reenactments,
parade on Sunday, fashion shows, carnival, live music, beard contest
& street entertainment. Sponsored by: Tombstone Vigilantes. See more
about Tombstone Helldorado Days.
- Tombstone Gun Show.
Come visit the Tombstone Gun Show during Helldorado Weekend, October 17
& 18. Coin dealers, jewelers with various types of jewelry, western
collectibles, shooting accessories, ammunition, safes, reference
materials and more. Open to the public. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Parking! Located in the old Tombstone High
School Gym on 6th and Allen Streets. Pick up your dollar off admission
coupon from Tombstone Visitor's Center and many other businesses in
town. Additional Info: McMann's Roadrunner, 602-843-5303 or
866-698-6591. Visit McMannsRoadrunner.com for a discount coupon.
- Bordertown. October 25, 2017.
Cowboy Action Shooting Arizona State Championship. Held at Tombstone
Livery Stable. Shooting Competition, Food & Shopping Vendors. Public
is welcome! Free! 12 stages of Fast and Close Targets! Long Range, Pot
Shoots & Side Matches! 3-Stage Warm-up Before the Match! Saturday
Night Dinner & Live Entertainment!
- Annual Power from the Past Antique Power Show –
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, operating antique engines
will pump water, make ice cream, generate electricity, also a static
display of antique tractors, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 3 pm,
520-457-3311 or www.azstateparks.com
November
- Tombstone Western Music Festival. Three
full days of live music on the street and on stage! Admission at
Schieffelin Hall, music on the street is free. Gala Evening Concerts in
historic Schieffelin Hall and Daytime Stage performances on Allen
Street. Tickets for the evening performances are available by calling
(520) 457-2295 or visit tombstonewesternmusicfestival.org
- Annual Clanton Days Rendezvous.
Costume contest, historical walking tours and the original “ghost tour.”
The annual Tombstone reunion of the Clantons. Contact Terry 'Ike'
Clanton at (909) 272-6061 or visit tombstonearizona.com.
December
- 1880's Historic Costume Ball
sponsored by the Wild West Detachment of the Marine Corp League and
Cowboy Up Group. Will be held at the Walter J. Meyer Gymnasium. Period
or Western Dress required. Begins Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 6:30
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For information and tickets: 520-403-7314.
- Vigilettes Tombstone Toy Drive (Tentative)
November 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- "Ed Schieffelin's Territorial Days Celebration"
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