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Catch the Excitement of The Mountain Empire


From Patagonia's annual Fall Festival and 4th of July Celebration to Sonoita's Quarterhorse show and County Fair, the Mountain Empire bustles with exciting events year round. If you're planning a trip to the area, be sure to check this calendar for the latest in outdoor events, art and theatre, live music, wine tastings, and more. The calendar is updated quarterly. Call the Patagonia Area Business Association for last minute listings and details at (877) 794-0060 or locally at (520) 394-0060.

Plan your trip to the Mountain Empire!

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2008

JANUARY
Highlights:
Youth and Family Services Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting. Jan 11, 9am. Patagonia Community Church. For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

FEBRUARY
Highlights:
PATAGONIA'S FOURTH ANNUAL WRITERS' ROUNDUP: Saturday, Feb. 17th, 1:00 to 5:00PM, Cady Hall, 346 Duquesne Avenue, Patagonia

Youth and Family Services Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting. Feb 8, 9am. Patagonia Community Church. For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

MARCH
Highlights:
4th Annual Patagonia Birdland Art Walk
Sat. & Sun., March 17& 18, 11AM - 5PM, Downtown Patagonia
Gallery hopping to over 20 galleries, artists’studios and shops with bird inspired creations, a birdhouse competition, auction & more. Find out more...

Mariachi Festival, Patagonia Lake State Park
For more information, call 520-287-6965 or go to the Patagonia Lake State Park website.

Youth and Family Services Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting. Mar 14, 9am. Patagonia Community Church. For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

APRIL
Highlights:
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HORSE RACES: The 93nd running of the Sonoita Horse Races will be at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, April 26-27, and May 3-4. Post time: 1pm. Gates open 10:30am. Kentucky Derby simulcast wagering on May 3, 2008. Traditional Mint Juleps, great food and other concessions add to the fast fun of racing excitement. Admission: $3 for adults, children 12 and under: free. Free parking. More...

30th ANNUAL BLESSING OF SONOITA VINEYARDS FESTIVAL: Saturday, April 19, 10am - 4pm. $10 per adult: includes souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, winery tour and live music. More...

Youth and Family Services Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting. April 11, 9am. Patagonia Community Church. For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

MAY
Highlights:
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HORSE RACES: The 93nd running of the Sonoita Horse Races will be at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, April 26-27, and May 3-4. Post time: 1pm. Gates open: 10:30am. Kentucky Derby simulcast wagering on May 3, 2008. Traditional Mint Juleps, great food and other concessions add to the fast fun of racing excitement. Admission: $3 for adults, children 12 and under: free. Free parking. More...

72nd ANNUAL SONOITA QUARTER HORSE SHOW: May 8 -11, 2008 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Cattle classes include heading, heeling, calf roping, breakaway roping and working cow classes. All day. Free. More...

Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
May 9, 9am. Patagonia Community Church. For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

JUNE
Highlights:
Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
June 13, 9am. Patagonia Community Church.
For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468


JULY
Highlights:
Patagonia's Annual 4th of July Celebration: 11am Parade with hanging of Grand Marshall at noon at Town Gazebo. Music, Food and Vendors in the Park all day. 8pm Fireworks at Patagonia High School.

Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
July 11, 9am. Patagonia Community Church.
For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

AUGUST
Highlights:
August Festival at Sonoita Vineyards: August 2 - 3, 10am – 4pm.
Enjoy Grape Stomping, Tractor Drawn Vineyard Tours, Lively Country Western Music and Gourmet Food. $10 per adult. More info...

Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
Aug. 8, 9am. Patagonia Community Church.
For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

SEPTEMBER
Highlights:
93rd ANNUAL SONOITA LABOR DAY RODEO: Aug 30 - Sept 1st , 1pm daily. Kid's Rodeo Sat. and Sun. with Adult Rodeo immediately following.
Admission: Adults-$10; Children (5-12 yrs.)-$5; 4 yrs old & under-Free.
More info...

93rd ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR: September 26-28.
Activities include a carnival, 4-H exhibits and auction, several hundred open division exhibits, ranch rodeo, barrel racing, team roping, all-day entertainment and lots more! 4-H members and leaders host their annual BBQ lunch on Sunday prior to their auction. Come early, they sell out fast! Great food and merchandise concessions and lots of safe family fun!
Gates open at 8 A.M. each day. Admission is $3 for all over 12 years of age.
More info...

Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
Sep. 12, 9am. Patagonia Community Church.
For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

OCTOBER
Highlights:
20th Annual Patagonia Fall Festival: A Celebration of Music & Art Patagonia Gears Up for Its Nineteenth Annual Fall Festival Featuring
Musical Guests, Over 140 Art & Craft Exhibitors, & Great Local Food!
The Patagonia Fall Festival
is turning 20 this year and the whole town is pulling out the stops to ensure that everyone has a memorable weekend. The festival is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 10th, 11th and 12th, Friday afternoon and starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, in the Town Park. A celebration of Music & Art, the Patagonia Fall Festival is presented by the Patagonia Area Business Association in cooperation with the Town of Patagonia.

Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting. Oct. 10, 9am. Patagonia Community Church. For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

Historic Kentucky Camp Open House
For more information go to the Friends of Kentucky Camp website.

NOVEMBER
Highlights:
7th Annual Patagonia Holiday Walking Tour Featuring Local Artists and a "Moveable Feast" Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, 11am - 5pm. Nearly all of the town's shops, studios, galleries, and restaurants will participate by featuring local art, artists, and refreshments. Painters, potters, weavers, toy makers, gourd crafters, water colorists, and quilters are just some of the artists who will participate in this lively event.

8th Annual St. Martin's New Release Festival at Sonoita Vineyards: November 8, 10am – 4pm. Come and taste the new releases of our award winning wines. $10 per adult includes souvenir wine glass, music, door prizes and tasting of the new vintages. More info...

Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
Nov 14, 9am. Patagonia Community Church.
For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

DECEMBER
Highlights:
Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County: Monthly meeting.
Dec. 12, 9am. Patagonia Community Church.
For more info, contact Kathryn Twinfeathers at 604-6468

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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