Fall Gem Shows

Sept. 6-9  (Tucson) Our world-famous, winter "gem show" has spawned a smaller cluster of "fall gem shows," including both wholesale gem and lapidary shows and open-to-the-public bead shows. For more information, go to visitTucson.org, under Visitor/What to Do/Events/Major Events, or click on the following link. Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase, (520) 624-1817.


Cochise County Fair

Sept. 14-15-16  (Douglas) Old-fashioned carnival, with midway games, contests, food and gift vendors, 4-H exhibits. Cochise County Fairgrounds, (520) 455-5553.

Jazz Jam 2007

Sept. 15  (Oro Valley) Music from some of the world's greatest jazz musicians, with tribute to Tommy Newsom. Tickets: $35 and up. Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort. Greater Oro Valley Arts Council, (520) 544-5085.


Tucson Greek Festival

Sept. 20-23  (Tucson) Greek cultural experience, with homemade food, music and dancing, and imports. Proceeds help support the church and its charitable works. St. Demetrios Orthodox Church, (520) 888-0505.

Great Tucson Beer Festival

Sept. 22  (Tucson) Benefit event for Sun Sounds of Arizona features more than 200 beers from 50 brewers and live music for ages 21 and over, with discount pricing for designated drivers. Hi Corbett Field, Reid Park, (520) 296-2400.


Sustainable Garden Tour

Sept. 23  (Tucson) Tour three community sites offering information about sustainable gardening in the desert, including water harvesting, seed saving, and garden design tips. 8 a.m.-noon. Native Seeds/SEARCH, (520) 622-5561.


Nightfall: Resurrection

Sept. 27  (Tucson) Scary and fun Halloween activities for all ages (with gory stunts, thrilling walk-through adventures, and a trick-or-treat trail) presented as only a movie studio can. Old Tucson Studios, (520) 883-0100.

Tucson Oktoberfest

 Sept. 27-30  (Tucson) German festival, with live music and dancing, kids' games, craft booths, and German foods, at Hi Corbett Field, sponsored by the Optimist Clubs of Tucson. Autumn Moon Promotions, 520-241-7730.


Santa Cruz County Fair

Sept. 28-30  (Sonoita) Exhibits and auctions, old-fashioned carnival, and varied entertainment and food. Sonoita Fairgrounds, (520) 287-3685.


Harvesting of the Vine Festival

Sept. 29-30  (Elgin) Celebrate the wine grape harvest in the heart of Arizona wine country. Village of Elgin Winery, (520) 455-9309.