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Can't Beat My Meat BBQ Competition
Starts: 05/24/2025 - Ends: 05/25/2025
Can't Beat My Meat BBQ Competition – Music, Food & Family Fun!
Think your BBQ is the best around? Prove it! Enter the competition for just $50 and you could take home a cash prize!
Join us at 4EVR Ranch in Benson, Arizona for a weekend packed with live music, mouthwatering BBQ, and entertainment for all ages—all with a fun Beach Bash theme to kick off the summer!
May 24th & 25th | 2 PM – 10 PM
Kids 15 & Under – Free Admission!
Bring your own lawn chairs and settle in for the fun!
Dry camping available for the weekend – $75
Live Entertainment Lineup:
Saturday: Throwback Band - The Dirt Band 80's Rock
Sunday: Faded Genes - Gigi & The Glow
BBQ Dinner – $15
BBQ Cook-Off: Ribs, brisket, pulled pork—taste them all and vote for your favorite!
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Dick Gravance Memorial Bull Ride
Starts: 10/18/2025 - Ends: 10/18/2025
The Dick Gravance Memorial Bull Riding will be back again this year for our 5th year!!
Get your Tickets at https://shootoutarena.com/tickets/
Join us to get your bull riding fix!! As always, we have a lot of fun!! We will be bringing in some of the best Bulls and Bull Riders! It's fun for the whole family!!
GATES OPEN 2 hours before event starts and we start with Church Service.
ALL VENDORS are ready to serve you when gates open. Come eat and shop!
PRESHOW starts 1 hour before event starts.
Tickets go on sale after the previous month's event has ended.
Go to https://shootoutarena.com/tickets/
Don't wait till the last minute! Tickets sell fast! Don't get caught without a seat!
Be ready when tickets go on sale! They go FAST!!
Pre-Sale Ticket Prices:
GA Tickets: $15.00
Oh Shoot Zone: $35.00
VIP: $100
At the Gate Prices:
GA Tickets: $20
Oh Shoot Zone:$40
VIP: $105
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City of Benson 4th of July parade
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/04/2025
Grab your spot on Main Street!
Get ready for a candy-filled, fun-packed 4th of July parade you won't want to miss!
We're rolling out the red, white, and blue carpet with sweet treats, awesome local businesses, and a few surprises along the way.
Bring your family, bring your friends — and don't forget your candy bags!
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City of Benson 4th of July Fireworks
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/04/2025
Get ready for a night of sparkle, celebration, and family fun—
The City of Benson is lighting up the sky with an epic 4th of July Fireworks Show at 9 PM! Bring your chairs. Gather the family. Pack some snacks (or grab a treat nearby!) And get ready to OOH and AAH all night long!
Where: Right here in Benson
When: Fireworks start at 9:00 PM sharp!
It's going to be a blast—don't miss the fun, the fireworks, and the hometown vibes.
Let's celebrate freedom together under the stars!
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Celebrate Father's Day With Us!
Starts: 06/13/2025 - Ends: 06/15/2025
Join us for an unforgettable Father's Day Weekend full of fun, food, and friendly competition!
Bonfire
Corn hole Tournament
Cookout Feast
Bring your dad, your friends, and your appetite—let's make this Father's Day one to remember.
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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend With Us!
Starts: 05/09/2025 - Ends: 05/11/2025
Let's make it a weekend to remember with special moments and fun activities for the whole family.
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KOA Junior Kamper Program
Starts: 04/28/2025 - Ends: 12/31/2026
Are You Staying With Us This Summer? Do you have kids? Make their stay even more memorable by becoming an Official KOA Camper!
We have tons of fun activities planned — all included with your stay. At the end of the program, each child will receive a certificate and an Official KOA Camper badge to celebrate their adventure! Come join the fun and make unforgettable summer memories!
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Tombstone Chamber Holiday Light Parade
Starts: 12/13/2025 - Ends: 12/13/2025
- Admission: Free
- Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The sound of caroling in the streets, the glow of a thousand twinkling lights, the “Ho-Ho-Ho” of Santa and his sleigh… What better way to spend a Saturday evening? The 2024 Tombstone Light Parade was spectacular, and the 2025 Tombstone Chamber Holiday Light Parade is sure to be even better! Come and watch, or even better, enter the parade! Entry forms will be available online at www.tombstonechamber.com on October 1, 2025. For more information, visit our website or contact The Tombstone Chamber of Commerce at 520-457-9317.
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Tombstone Chamber Christmas Tree Lighting & Toy Drive!
Starts: 11/29/2025 - Ends: 11/29/2025
Join us for a festive evening at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in historic Tombstone!
Friday, November 29th
- Starting at 9 AM — Tree Lighting at Dusk
- Allen Street Christmas Tree - This year, we're teaming up with the City of Tombstone for a special holiday cause:
LET'S STUFF THAT STAGECOACH! Help us bring joy to local children with our "Stuff the Stagecoach" Toy Drive, benefiting Santa in the Park. Just bring an unwrapped toy and drop it off at the stagecoach, which will be parked right in front of the Christmas tree all day long. Let's light up the tree and the hearts of kids in our community. See you there!
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Tombstone Arizona Family 4th of July Celebration!
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/06/2025
Join us for a fun-filled Independence Day in historic Tombstone, AZ.
Location: Medigovich Field
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fireworks at dusk!
- Enjoy food booths, music, and the all-new Tombstone Community Tailgate — a perfect way to celebrate with family and friends!
Sponsored by:
- Tombstone Fire Department
- Discover Tombstone
- City of Tombstone
Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your patriotic spirit. We'll see you there!
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Willcox Wine Festival
Starts: 05/17/2025 - Ends: 05/18/2025
May 17 & 18, 2025 Saturday and Sunday – Wine Festival – 11 AM-5 PM / Saturday Evening – Benefit Dinner – More Details to Come
Willcox Wine Country Fall Festival Willcox Wine Country, recognized as Arizona's premier wine region, is proud to announce the Willcox Wine Country Spring Wine Festival on May 17th and 18th. Known for its unique terroir and exceptional wine quality, Willcox Wine Country continues to be a destination of choice for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Located in southeastern Arizona, Willcox Wine Country benefits from its high elevation, warm days, cool nights, and well-drained soils, which provide ideal conditions for grape growing. The region is home to numerous vineyards and wineries that produce a diverse range of varietals, including Rhône varietals like Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, as well as Malbec, Tempranillo, and Petit Verdot.
Participating Wineries:
- Birds & Barrel Vineyards
- Bodega Pierce
- Carlson Creek Vineyard
- Coronado Vineyards
- Golden Rule Vineyards
- Keeling Schaefer Vineyards
- Pillsbury Wine Company
- Strive Vineyards
- Zarpara Vineyard
- 1764 Vineyards
- Arizona Stronghold
- Copper Horse Vineyard
- DA Vines Vineyard
- Page Springs
- Soaring Wines
- Vino Stache
Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival - The spring festival is just around the corner. This year, the festival will feature 17 wineries, local artists, and craft vendors along with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. We are working on some special activities to add to the excitement. If you have any ideas, please email us at festival@willcoxwinecountry.org.
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Lavender Festival ( Willcox AZ)
Starts: 06/01/2025 - Ends: 06/30/2025
TICKETS
General admission is $6 per person.
Children 12 and under are free.
LAVENDER FARM The first thing you notice when entering the farm is the lavender. In June, it will be in full bloom and spectacular. We follow organic farming practices to ensure our lavender essential oils are free from contaminants. We will be distilling two batches of lavender on the day of the festival. Join us and learn how it all works, and the benefits provided by the lavender. Sample the products made from the lavender and revel in the relaxing aromas. We look forward to showing you how it is done.
LOCAL ARTISANS There will be lots of local artisans with cheeses, food, art, and pastries.
- ALL LUV Natural Product
- Yaqui Hideout
- Udderly Natural
- Stained glass by Casey
- Photography by KC Rego
- Carmella's Joy
- Willcox Art League
- and more
FOOD, WINE, & BEER: You may purchase wine and beer tasting tickets.
$30 for 10 tastings. Each tasting is 1 fl oz.
Wine and beer can also be purchased by the glass or bottle.
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Mothers Day!!!
Starts: 05/09/2025 - Ends: 05/10/2025
Got Mother's Day Plans Yet?
Come spend the weekend at the Benson KOA!Kick things off Friday night with a cozy campfire and movie, then join us Saturday morning for a Mother's Day breakfast and a fun craft activity with your kiddos.Celebrate Mom with a weekend she won't forget!
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Thursday night BINGO
Starts: 05/15/2025 - Ends: 05/15/2025
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Thursday night BINGO
Starts: 05/22/2025 - Ends: 05/22/2025
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Thursday night BINGO
Starts: 05/29/2025 - Ends: 05/29/2025
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Thursday night BINGO
Starts: 06/05/2025 - Ends: 06/05/2025
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Thursday night BINGO
Starts: 06/12/2025 - Ends: 06/12/2025
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Thursday night BINGO
Starts: 06/19/2025 - Ends: 06/19/2025
