Tuscon Official Destination Guide - Fall/Winter 2008 - (Page 12)

Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™ ANNUAL EVENTS here is always something to celebrate in Tucson. Many outdoor events and festivals centered on the people, history, and culture of the Southwest are highlighted here. For dates and other details, go to www.visitTucson.org/Calendar or call 800-638-8350. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Tucson area, and all phone numbers are local to Tucson in the 520 area code. DILLINGER DAYS In 2009 the 75th anniversary of the Tucson capture of “Public Enemy #1,” John Dillinger and his notorious gang, is celebrated. Downtown Tucson Partnership. 547-3338. WINGS OVER WILLCOX South of Tucson in Sulphur Springs, adventure, entertainment, and education combine for a fun-filled weekend of birding pleasure. 800-200-2272. FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL Tucson’s art scene is celebrated at this multicultural festival staged downtown at Tucson Convention Center Plaza and El Presidio Park. 624-0595. TUBAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Original art and craftworks created by visiting artists and artisans, live entertainment, and a food court. Tubac Chamber of Commerce. 398-2704. COCHISE COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC GATHERING Celebration of Western culture, history, and folklore, presented through song and verse of cowboys. Sierra Vista. 800-288-3861. WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS– ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Internationally popular matchplay event features five days of competition between the best 64 available golfers from the Official World Golf Ranking. Staged in the Sonoran Desert foothills north of Tucson at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain. International Federation of PGA Tours. 800-638-8350. COURTESY OF THE GALLERY GOLF CLUB/LONNA TUCKER FEBRUARY TUCSON GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOWCASE The world’s largest marketplace of its kind, with many locations around town featuring international dealers of gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, and jewelry-making materials. Show list online at www.visitTucson.org/gemshow. 800-638-8350. AMERICAN INDIAN EXPOSITION Handmade original arts and craftworks, working artist demonstrations, and weekend music and dance performances, presented at Flamingo Hotel. Native American Co-op. 622-4900. JANUARY NEW YEAR’S COMPETITION POWWOW & INDIAN CRAFT MARKET Dancers, drummers, and singers from more than 50 Native American tribes, crafts, children’s activity area, and foods at Rillito Park Race Track. Native American Co-op. 622-4900. TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW™ World-famous event at Tucson Convention Center includes dozens of shows, with hundreds of mineral, gem, fossil, lapidary, and jewelry exhibits from retailers as well as private and museum collections around the world. Tucson Gem & Mineral Society. 322-5773. The Gallery Golf Club 12 TUCSON OFFICIAL DESTINATION GUIDE WWW.VISITTUCSON.ORG ROBERT GARCIA http://www.visitTucson.org/Calendar http://www.visitTucson.org/gemshow http://www.visittucson.org

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Tuscon Official Destination Guide - Fall/Winter 2008

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