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Political Calendar for the Week of July 3, 2022:
Monday July 4: Happy Independence Day! America’s 246th Birthday.
Monday, July 4, Noon: Democrats of Greater Tucson ONLINE MEETING July 4: No meeting in observance of Independence Day. Meanwhile, you can also watch more than 130 Videos of Candidates and Speakers at of Greater Tucson.
Tuesday, July 5: Voter registration deadline for primary election.
Wednesday, July 6: Early voting in primary election begins, mail-in ballots mailed. In Person early voting Wednesday, July 6 to Friday, July 29.
Thursday, July 7, 6:00 p.m.: TheDGT.org Salon: How to Persuade Voters with Mission for Arizona. Join our speakers from MissionForArizona, Evynn Bronson and Anna Smith, to discuss effective ways to talk to voters — your friends and neighbors. Alert today’s low-information voters about critical ballot issues and the upcoming midterm election. Please Register in advance for this meeting.
Saturday, July 9, 9:00 a.m.: Save Our Schools (SOS) Southern Arizona Campaign Launch. Learn how to knock doors with friends & fellow education advocates! Food & drink are included. Hear from inspiring candidates and join a team so you won’t have to knock any doors yourself. We will pair all beginners with experienced canvassers, so don’t stress! More information at our Facebook page.
Saturday, July 9, 9:30 a.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats meeting. LD 17 House and Senate candidates.Running for the Senate in new LD 17 is Mike Nickerson, pastor. Running for the House (2 seats) are Dana Allmond, retired Lt. Colonel from US Army and Brian Radford, retired corrections officer. Zoom link. Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.
Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m.: Mule Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Community Y, 26 Howell Avenue, Old Bisbee. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information e-mail Sandy Hummingbird at sandyhummingbird@cs.com, or visit our web page Mule Mountain Democrats.
Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m.: Coconino County Democratic Party meeting, at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Avenue, Flagstaff. Also on Zoom. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (928) 214-0393 or email info@ccdem.org, or viit our web page coconinodemocrats.org.
Saturday, July 9, 1:00 p.m.: Sun City Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, in the Navajo Room of the Activity Center, 1495 Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Sun City. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information lease contact Maureen Salz mosalz@outlook.com.
Saturday, July 9, 3:00 p.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting. For more information please see our Facebook page or greenvalleydemocrats.org.
Green Valley Democrats Host CD 6 Candidate Forum
Saturday, July 9, 3:00 p.m.: In place of our regular meeting, the Green Valley Democrats are hosting a CD 6 Candidate Forum, at the Good Shepherd Church, 17750 S. La Cañada Drive, Sahuarita. Meet the candidates, Kirsten Engel and Avery Anderson, moderated by Dylan Smith. (The other candidate in this race, LD 2 Rep. Daniel Hernandez Jr. is not participating.)
Special Announcements:
Green Valley Democrats Current Events Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meets on Zoom at 10:00 – 11:30. To join the Discussion Group please send your name to santaritadems@gmail.com. Join us at the weekly meeting of the Democratic Headquarters Current Events Discussion Group. We’ll talk about some of the major events of the previous week, including but not limited to political topics, and try and go behind the news for a deeper understanding. For more information, please contact Jean Vickers jean.vickers@cox.net.
Drinking Liberally
Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.: Drinking Liberally at The Shanty, 401 E. 9th Street, Tucson. We need to know by the morning of each meeting approximately how many folks will attend. Please RSVP to tucson@drinkingliberally.org. Informal but thoughtful conversation. As a reminder, The Shanty does not serve food (yes, there is popcorn), so please feel free to bring your own or order in, all allowed at The Shanty. There is no obligation to order anything–but as a thank you to our host, I hope everyone will order at least one drink(alcoholic or otherwise).
Monday, July 11, 5:30 p.m.: Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information please contact Chair Matthew Boyd at mboyd4347@gmail.com.
Monday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information see our Facebook page or demsov.org.
Monday, July 11, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Highlands at Dove Mountain meeting, in the Dove Mountain Clubhouse Catalina Room II, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana. For more information see our Facebook page.
Tuesday, July 12, Noon: Democrats of Rim Country meeting, at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 Arizona Hwy. 260, Payson, AZ. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please email us at info@democratsofrimcountry.com.
Tuesday, July 12, 3:30 p.m.: Saddlebrooke Democrats meeting, at SaddleBrooke Activities Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane (Saddlebrooke). Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Steve Groth at (520) 385-6686 or check our web site. SaddleBrookeDemocrats.org.
Tuesday, July 12, 5:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Picture Rocks meeting, via zoom. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. Contact us by email at dems4prandav@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 23 meeting. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. To access the Zoom link for these virtual meetings, please join our email list. Join us for our monthy happy hour on the last Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Email contact form.
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.: Marana Dems & Friends meeting. To request the Zoom meeting invitation send an email to: marana.demsandfriends@gmail.com. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. Visit our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 pm.: Legislative District 21 meeting. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact Jacqui Bauer, Chair at azld21democrats@gmail.com.
Special Advance Screenings of “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Dowm”
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 pm.: Special Advance Screenings of “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Dowm” on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:15 p.m., And Thursday, July 14 at 7:15 p.m. at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence. Featuring extensive vérité filming of Gabby and her husband, astronaut-turned-Senator Mark Kelly; interviews with Barack Obama and other friends and colleagues; and exclusive access to stunning videos taken in the weeks following her near-death, this film is the story of a rising star transformed by gun violence, and a close-up portrait of the marriage that sustains her. From Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West (RBG). (Dir. by Julie Cohen & Betsy West, 2022, USA, 97 mins., Rated PG-13).
Thursday, July 14: The Yuma County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month, currently on Zoom due to the Pandemic. Meetings are open to the public. For information on how to attend sign up for our newsletter or email info@yumademocrats.com.
Thursday, July 14, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the DoubleTree – Reid Park Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Non-members will be asked to make a contribution of $20 at the door or in advance. For more information, contact Nucleus Club at Pima County Democratic Headquarters (520) 326-3716.
Thursday, July 14, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Disability Caucus meeting, at Direct Center, 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Monthly meeting of the Disability Caucus. Open to the public. For more information please contact Contact Carol Brown (520) 325-9874.
Thursday, July 14, 5:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting, at the Prescott Adult Center, 1280 E. Rosser Road, Prescott. The suggested donation is $10 for those attending without a dish; $5 for those who bring a dish. To RSVP and let us know what you’re bringing, call 928-541-0413. You may also email yavdem@cableone.net. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Please visit or web page.
Friday, July 15, Noon: Celebrating the Native American Vote, sponsored by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. Join us for a virtual event celebrating the 74th anniversary of the Native right to vote in Arizona. This event will feature award ceremonies recognizing indigenous youth, special guest speakers, and a panel discussion with Arizona election experts. Zoom attendees will be entered for a chance to win participant prizes. Join us on Zoom: bit.ly/nativeright2vote”
Friday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.: Gila County Democratic Party general meeting, at the Gila Dems Office, 110 E. Bonita Street, Payson, AZ. Meet the third Friday of each month. For more information please visit our web page, or Facebook Page, email us at info@gilacountyazdems.org, or call our office 928-363-1808.
Saturday, July 16, 10:00 a.m.: Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus meeting, at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1020 E. 31st Street, Tucson. Meet the third Saturday of each month. The caucus is not exclusively for African-Americans, all are welcome to join. For more information please contact Connie DeLarge at cdelarge@dmyl.com or (520) 241-8408.
Saturday, July 16, 1:00 p.m.: San Tan Valley Democrats meeting, meet virtually. Meet the third Saturday of each month. Please email group for details: chair@stvdems.com, or phone: 480-630-9092.
Saturday, July 16, 1:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting. Meetings are every third Saturday of the month. Receive the link through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2963579027298825, or email Tony at comedyschools@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at Rothery Education Center on Fry Boulevard, Northern most building closest to Veterans Park, Sierra Vista. Meet the third Tuesday of each month. For more information email us at dwseaaz@gmail.com Visit our web page. Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona.
Tuesday, July 19, 4:30 p.m.: MLB All-Star Game, from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.: Graham County Democratic Party meeting. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. Meet via Zoom. For more information. please visit our web page, or visit our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 17 meeting Meet the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Larry Waggoner, Chair at lwaggonernew@comcast.net.
Wednesday, July 20, 4:00 p.m.: Drinking Democratically Happy Hour with DGT, ar Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson 85705 is a great place to gather. Their Social Hour menu includes drinks and food specials. You can view the menu at their website www.brotherjohnsbbq.com. Join us for the camaraderie with Democrats of Greater Tucson. It’s a wonderful opportunity to talk with and enjoy the company of fellow Democrats. Invite your friends! To beat Tucson’s Summer temperatures, we have space reserved in the Bourbon Lounge inside. COVID-19 precautions: We require all attendees to be vaccinated. Thank you.More info HERE.
Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at jcksconniejean@aol.com.
Thursday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Breakfast on Zoom. Free. Register in Advance. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Visit our web page.
Friday, July 22: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot for primary election.
Saturday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.: Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting at the Raphael-in-the-Valley Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 730 S. Hwy 80, Benson AZ.Meet the Fourth Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Kathy Suagee at soprano_58@hotmail.com. Visit our web page Northern Cochise County Democrats.
Monday, July 25, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 20 meeting. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please contact Anakarina Rodriguez, Chair at akrod520@gmail.com.
Tuesday, July 26: Recommended last day to mail your mail-in ballot.
Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Saddlebrook Ranch meeting, at 59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Pease contact Matt Nelson at SBRDems@gmail.com, or (651) 414-1334.
Tuesday, July 26, 5:30 p.m.: Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Matthew Boyd, Chair at mboyd4347@gmail.com.
Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 18 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Susan Bickel, Chair at susanbickel7@gmail.com.
Wednesday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.: Democratic Women of the Prescott Area meeting, New Time and Place! The Resort at Prescott. Details TBA. Funds raised through this event support Democratic Women of the Prescott Area. Cost of Luncheon $25. Cancellations for reservations must be received 24 hours in advance! Attendees will be billed if they cancel on the day of the event. Meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Visit our web page.
Thursday, July 28, 6:30 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting. Meet via Zoom, so please call this number or send an email to this contact information to receive a registration link: (520) 251-8247 or demsofcasagrande@gmail.com. Meet the fourth Thursday of each month. Please visit our web page.
Tuesday, August 2: Primary Election.
Wednesday, August 3, 5:00 p.m.: PCDP First Wednesday Wine Tasting, details TBA.
Saturday, August 6, 11:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats meeting virtual on Zoom (soon at a designated restaurant in Serra Vista). Meet the first Saturday of each month. For more information, please email newghadc@yahoo.com, or phone (520) 329-2253.
Monday, August 8, 5:30 p.m.: Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information please contact Chair Matthew Boyd at mboyd4347@gmail.com.
Monday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.: Democrats of Oro Valley meeting. Meet the second Monday of each month. For more information see our Facebook page or demsov.org.
Monday, August 8, 7:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Highlands at Dove Mountain meeting, in the Dove Mountain Clubhouse Catalina Room II, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana. For more information see our Facebook page.
Tuesday, August 9, Noon: Democrats of Rim Country meeting, at Tiny’s Family Restaurant, 600 Arizona Hwy. 260, Payson, AZ. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please email us at info@democratsofrimcountry.com.
Tuesday, August 9, 3:30 p.m.: Saddlebrooke Democrats meeting, at SaddleBrooke Activities Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane (Saddlebrooke). Meet the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Steve Groth at (520) 385-6686 or check our web site. SaddleBrookeDemocrats.org.
Tuesday, August 9, 5:00 p.m.: Democrats of the Picture Rocks meeting, via zoom. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. Contact us by email at dems4prandav@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesday, August 9, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 23 meeting. Meet the second Tuesday of each month. To access the Zoom link for these virtual meetings, please join our email list. Join us for our monthy happy hour on the last Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Email contact form.
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.: Marana Dems & Friends meeting. To request the Zoom meeting invitation send an email to: marana.demsandfriends@gmail.com. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. Visit our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 pm.: Legislative District 21 meeting. Meet the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, please contact Jacqui Bauer, Chair at azld21democrats@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 11: The Yuma County Democrats meet the second Thursday of every month, currently on Zoom due to the Pandemic. Meetings are open to the public. For information on how to attend sign up for our newsletter or email info@yumademocrats.com.
Thursday, August 11, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Nucleus Club meeting, at the DoubleTree – Reid Park Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Non-members will be asked to make a contribution of $20 at the door or in advance. For more information, contact Nucleus Club at Pima County Democratic Headquarters (520) 326-3716.
Thursday, August 11, 5:30 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party Disability Caucus meeting, at Direct Center, 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson. Monthly meeting of the Disability Caucus. Open to the public. For more information please contact Contact Carol Brown (520) 325-9874.
Thursday, August 11, 5:30 p.m.: Yavapai County Democratic Party meeting, at the Prescott Adult Center, 1280 E. Rosser Road, Prescott. The suggested donation is $10 for those attending without a dish; $5 for those who bring a dish. To RSVP and let us know what you’re bringing, call 928-541-0413. You may also email yavdem@cableone.net. Meet the second Thursday of each month. Please visit or web page.
Saturday, August 13, 9:30 a.m.: Tanque Verde Valley Democrats meeting. Usually meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information visit our web site. Tanque Verde Valley Democratic Club.
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m.: Mule Mountain Democrats meeting, at the Community Y, 26 Howell Avenue, Old Bisbee. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information e-mail Sandy Hummingbird at sandyhummingbird@cs.com, or visit our web page Mule Mountain Democrats.
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m.: Coconino County Democratic Party meeting, at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Avenue, Flagstaff. Also on Zoom. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information please call (928) 214-0393 or email info@ccdem.org, or viit our web page coconinodemocrats.org.
Saturday, August 13, 1:00 p.m.: Sun City Democrats of Oro Valley meeting, in the Navajo Room of the Activity Center, 1495 Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Sun City. Meet the second Saturday of each month. For more information lease contact Maureen Salz mosalz@outlook.com.
Saturday, August 13, 3:00 p.m.: Green Valley Democrats fka Democratic Club of the Santa Rita Area meeting. For more information please see our Facebook page or greenvalleydemocrats.org.
Tuesday, August 16, 10:30 a.m.: Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting, at Rothery Education Center on Fry Boulevard, Northern most building closest to Veterans Park, Sierra Vista. Meet the third Tuesday of each month. For more information email us at dwseaaz@gmail.com Visit our web page. Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona.
Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 p.m.: Graham County Democratic Party meeting. Meet the third Wednesday of each month. Meet via Zoom. For more information. please visit our web page, or visit our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 17 meeting Meet the third Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Larry Waggoner, Chair at lwaggonernew@comcast.net.
Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting, location varies. For more information please contact Constance Jackson at jcksconniejean@aol.com.
Thursday, August 18, 10:00 a.m.: Democrats of the Red Rocks Breakfast on Zoom. Free. Register in Advance. Meet the third Thursday of each month. Visit our web page.
Friday, August 19 – Saturday, August 20: Payson Rodeo, “the world’s oldest continuous rodeo,” at the Explore Payson Event Center, 1400 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson.
Friday, August 19, 6:00 p.m.: Gila County Democratic Party general meeting, at the Gila Dems Office, 110 E. Bonita Street, Payson, AZ. Meet the third Friday of each month. For more information please visit our web page, or Facebook Page, email us at info@gilacountyazdems.org, or call our office 928-363-1808.
Saturday, August 20, 10:00 a.m.: Pima County Democratic Party African-American Caucus meeting, at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 1020 E. 31st Street, Tucson. Meet the third Saturday of each month. The caucus is not exclusively for African-Americans, all are welcome to join. For more information please contact Connie DeLarge at cdelarge@dmyl.com or (520) 241-8408.
Saturday, August 20, 1:00 p.m.: San Tan Valley Democrats meeting, meet virtually. Meet the third Saturday of each month. Please email group for details: chair@stvdems.com, or phone: 480-630-9092.
Saturday, August 20, 1:30 p.m.: Copa City Democrats meeting. Meetings are every third Saturday of the month. Receive the link through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2963579027298825, or email Tony at comedyschools@hotmail.com.
Monday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.: Legislative District 20 meeting. Meet the fourth Monday of each month. For more information please contact Anakarina Rodriguez, Chair at akrod520@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 23, 4:30 p.m.: Democratic Club of the Saddlebrook Ranch meeting, at 59680 E. Robson Circle, Oracle. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. Pease contact Matt Nelson at SBRDems@gmail.com, or (651) 414-1334.
Tuesday, August 23, 5:30 p.m.: Legislative District 19 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Matthew Boyd, Chair at mboyd4347@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 p.m.: Legislative District 18 meeting. Meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact Susan Bickel, Chair at susanbickel7@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 24, 11:30 a.m.: Democratic Women of the Prescott Area meeting, New Time and Place! The Resort at Prescott. Details TBA. Funds raised through this event support Democratic Women of the Prescott Area. Cost of Luncheon $25. Cancellations for reservations must be received 24 hours in advance! Attendees will be billed if they cancel on the day of the event. Meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. Visit our web page.
Thursday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.: Casa Grande Democrats meeting. Meet via Zoom, so please call this number or send an email to this contact information to receive a registration link: (520) 251-8247 or demsofcasagrande@gmail.com. Meet the fourth Thursday of each month. Please visit our web page.
Friday, August 26: Women’s Equality Day – only for the right to vote. Vote like your life depends upon it, because it does if you ever want to achieve true equality.
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m.: Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting at the Raphael-in-the-Valley Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 730 S. Hwy 80, Benson AZ.Meet the Fourth Saturday of each month. For more information please contact Kathy Suagee at soprano_58@hotmail.com. Visit our web page Northern Cochise County Democrats.
Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5: Coconino County Fair, at Fort Tuthill County Park, located at 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff.
Saturday, Septembr 3 – Today, September 5: Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo, at the Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 AZ Hwy. 83, Sonoita.
Saturday, September 3, 11:00 a.m.: Greater Huachuca Area Democrats meeting virtual on Zoom (soon at a designated restaurant in Serra Vista). Meet the first Saturday of each month. For more information, please email newghadc@yahoo.com, or phone (520) 329-2253.
Monday, September 5: Labor day. (Send us info on your Labor Day events).
Wednesday, September 7 – Saturday, September 10: Apache County Fair, at the Apache Coiunty Fairgrounds 825 West 4th, North Saint Johns.
Thursday, September 8- Sunday, September 11: Northern Gila County Fair, at the Explore Payson Event Center, 1400 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson.
Thursday, September 8- Sunday, September 11: Yavapai County Fair, at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Drive, Prescott.
Sunday, September 11: Patriot Day.
Sunday, September 11: Start of 2022 NFL regular season.
Wednesday, September 14 – Saturday, September 17: Navajo County Fair, at the Navajo County Fairgrounds, 404 East Hopi Drive, Holbrook.
Thursday, September 15 – Saturday, September 17: Greenlee County Fair, at 1248 Fairgrounds Road, Duncan.
Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 18: Mohave County Fair, at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd., Kingman.
Friday September 16 – Sunday, September 18: Santa Cruz County Fair, at the Sonoita Fairgrounds, 3142 AZ Hwy. 83, Sonoita.
Saturday, September 17: Constitution Day/Citizenship Day.
Saturday, September 17- Sunday September 18: Oktoberfest on Mount Lemmon, 10300 Ski Run Road, Mt. Lemmon (Tucson). Our annual fabulous and fun Oktoberfest celebration is the last two weekends in September and the first two weekends in October. (Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9).
Tenth Annual Udall Dinner & Spirit of Arizona Awards
Saturday, September 17, 6:00 p.m.: Pima County Democratic Party’s Tenth Annual Udall Dinner & Spirit of Arizona Awards, at the Desert Diamond Casino. Save the date! Details TBA.
Tuesday, September 20: National Voter Registration Day.
Thursday, September 22 – Sunday, September 25: Cochise County Fair, at the Cochise County Fairgrounds, 3677 N. Leslie Canyon Road, Douglas.
Thursday, September 22 – Sunday, September 25: Gila County Fair, at the Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Road, Globe.
Friday, September 23 – Saturday, September 24: Sierra Vista Oktoberfest, at Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd. Sierra Vista.
Friday, September 23 – Saturday, September 24: Oktoberfest at The Fountain, at Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills.
Sunday, September 25: Rosh Hashana begins.
Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 30: Arizona State Fair, at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix.
Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m.: Flagstaff Oktoberfest, at Wheeler Park. Flagstaff Oktoberfest is on the corner of Humphreys and Aspen Avenue.
Tucson Pride In The Desert
Saturday, October 1, Noon: Tucson Pride In The Desert, at Reid Park – Demeester Outdoor Performance Center, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson.
Saturday, October 1, 3:00 p.m.: San Tan Brewing Oktoberfest, at AJ Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler.
Saturday October 1, 3:30 p.m.: Rex Allen Days. The Town of Willcox celebrates the music and life of hometown hero, the actor/singing cowboy Rex Allen, with a rodeo, parade, dances, and cowboy poetry readings.
Tuesday, October 4: Yom Kippur begins.
October (Dates TBD): Graham County Fair, at the Graham Conty Fairgrounds, 527 E. Armory Road, Safford.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Friday, October 7 – Sunday, October 9: Tucson Meet Yourself, an annual celebration of the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona’s and Northern Mexico’s diverse ethnic and folk communities. The free, three-day event features hundreds of artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians and special exhibits that celebrate and honor beauty in all its diverse, informal, and everyday forms. Tucson Meet Yourself happens annually in Downtown Tucson during the second weekend in October.
Sunday, October 9, 1:30 p.m.: Benson Butterfield Rodeo (kids rodeo on Saturday and Sunday), at 248 N. Prickly Pear Ave, Benson.
Friday, October 7 – Sunday, October 9: Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.
Monday, October 10: Columbus Day/ Indigenous Peoples’ Day observed.
Tuesday, October 11: Last day to register to vote for general election.
Wednesday, October 12: Early voting in general election begins, mail-in ballots mailed. In Person early voting Wednesday, October 12 to Friday, November 4.
Phoenix Pride Festival
Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16: Phoenix Pride Festival, at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Saturday, October 15, 3:00 p.m.: Red Rocks Oktoberfest, at the Upper Ball Field at Posse Grounds Park, 550 Posse Grounds Road, Sedona.
Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23: Helldorado Days in Tombstone.
Friday, October 28: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot for primary election.
Monday, October 31: Halloween.
Tuesday, November 1: Recommended last day to mail your mail-in ballot.
Tuesday, November 8: Election Day.