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| 2010 Bisbee Events*
January ~ February ~ March ~ April ~ May ~ June ~ July ~ August ~ September ~ October ~ November ~ December *Events subject to updates and additions. Check again soon! “DeGrazia: the Bisbee years” Presented by The Muheim Heritage House & DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun at the Copper Queen Hotel. Wine & Cheese Reception, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new “DeGrazia” Room. Tickets are $25 available at: Muheim Heritage House, Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum & Bisbee Chamber of Commerce 520-432-5421. No Host Bar Available – Adults Only. Proceeds benefit the Muheim Heritage Museum. Copper Queen Hotel, Saturday, January 16, 2010, 3:00–5:00pm Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Jan 9. Chocolate Tasting Sponsored by the Copper Queen Library, Arizona’s oldest public library, this event revolves around the most decadent chocolate desserts. It is for serious chocolate lovers. Tickets $10. For information call (520) 432-4232. Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6PM to 9PM at the Library; To Go Boxes, 4 PM at the Bookstore. 6th Annual Bisbee Yoga Expo www.bisbeeyogaexpo.com "Mountain Mind" 1-888-271-4505 or 520-432-3726. Friday, February 12, 2010, through Monday, February 15, 2010 Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Feb 13. Annual Art Auction Set in Historic Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Mar 13. Copper Classic Car Show Classic cars with lots of dazzle and chrome. Prizes awarded for various categories. Drawings, goody bags, food, music and lots of fun. Main Street, Old Bisbee. For information call (520) 432-5421 or (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE. Saturday April 10, 2010, 8AM to 5PM La Vuelta De Bisbee The 31st year of the three day staged bicycling event includes time trials, a circuit race and a road race covering Bisbee, Hereford, and Tombstone. For more info call (520) 432-5795 or visit www.lvdb.info Friday, April 23, 2010 to Sunday, April 25, 2010 Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org 19th Annual Earth Day Festival Celebrate Bisbee’s Earth Day with educational and environmental booths, arts and crafts for sale, entertainment, natural foods booths, mini massages, a circus parade, traditional May pole and children’s activities at Vista Park in the Warren district in conjunction with the Farmers Market. Call (520) 227-5060, (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for details. Email laura.haba@gmail.com. Saturday, April 24, 2010: 9AM – 3PM Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Apr 10. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org Fiber Arts Festival This annual Fiber Arts Festival will be held in Historic Old Bisbee. The Juried Fiber Arts Show will present more than 30 artists’ works made from natural fibers such as wool, cotton, flax and paper. Hands-on experience can be gained at workshops staged throughout the day. Vendors will be on hand with materials for artists, as will as finished products for the public. Held in Vista Park with the Farmers Market. For information call (520) 642-3603. Saturday, May 15, 2010, 8am to 1pm. Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show Queen Mine Tour. Gems and minerals from many regions. In Historic Old Bisbee. (520) 432-2071 or www.queenminetour.com. Saturday and Sunday, May 22, and 23, 2010, 9AM to 5PM. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. May 8. Ghost Hunting & Paranormal Weekend Conference presented by The Old Bisbee Ghost Tour and Copper Queen Hotel. Ever wanted to be trained by Real Ghost Hunters to learn the tricks of the trade? Ever wanted to go on a real Paranormal Investigation? Here is your chance!! Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27, 2010. Visit the Copper Queen for details. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org Bisbee Lodging Tour Tour of Bisbee’s unique lodging facilities. A two-day event sponsored by the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce. For more info call (520) 432-5421 or visit www.bisbeearizona.com. Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2010, 11AM to 4PM GLBT Bisbee Pride Weekend Spend the weekend in Bisbee and celebrate your pride. Three exciting, fun-filled days that include a street fair, leather and lace ball, pool party, music, dancing and an array of other activities. For more information visit www.bisbeepride.com or call (520) 236-3699. Friday to Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20, 2010 Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org 4th of July in Bisbee The big day begins with our world famous Coaster Races down Tombstone Canyon starting at 8:30 AM. Then the Parade, Watermelon eating contest, Kids Games, Hard rock drilling contest, Mucking contest, Youth Talent Showcase, and our wonderful Fireworks at dark at Vista Park in Warren. Call (520) 432-6016 for more information, or go to www.discoverbisbee.com and go to July's events. Bisbee Copper Kings Baseball 3rd Annual Tournament Warren Ball Park on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with many games in Bisbee and Douglas. Sunday is the final championship game. Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. The 2010 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival The 2010 Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sierra Vista. Located at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista is minutes away from some of the most famous birding spots in the United States including the San Pedro River, Garden, Sawmill Huachuca, Ramsey, Carr, Miller and Ash Canyons. These places have been known historically for their great biodiversity of birds, butterflies, odonates and other insects, mammals, reptiles and close to 1,000 species of plants. These places have been known historically for their great biodiversity of birds, butterflies, odonates and other insects, mammals, reptiles and close to 1,000 species of plants. Wednesday, August 5 through Sunday, August 9, www.swwings.org Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org 44th Annual Brewery Gulch Daze Events such as the “Miz Old Biz” contest and Belt Sander Races (new) make up this unique event celebrating Bisbee's past. Once home to more than 20 bars and brothels, Brewery Gulch was one of Bisbee’s liveliest avenues. Today, it is the site of a carnival atmosphere annually known as Brewery Gulch Daze. Also featured is a pancake breakfast, pet parade, recycled art auction and kiddie carnival games. Look for the B.R.A.T.S. Art Carts! All proceeds to the Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee. Call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information or go to www.discoverbisbee.com and go to September's events. Sunday September 5, 2010, 8 am to 5 pm. Gardens of Historic Bisbee Featured on Tour The unique and interesting gardening microclimates of historic Bisbee will be the focus of the tenth annual Bisbee Bloomer Garden Tour, "Bisbee's Eclectic Gardens". Gardens in various neighborhoods of Bisbee will be on the self guided tour. Tour-goers will be treated to the festive sounds of music in several gardens while artists are painting their views of individual gardens with a hope to winning a grand prize in conjunction with the Plein Air Painting Competition. Admission is $10. For tickets and more information call the Bisbee Visitor's Center, 520-432-3554, 866-244-7233. Saturday, September 11, 10 am – 4 pm Bisbee Plein Air Weekend Various artists will be creating their own style of art in and around Old Bisbee in competition. Call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE, or visit www.discoverbisbee.com. Friday and Saturday, September 10, 11, 2010. 5th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Copper Queen Costume Street Dance Benefit On Halloween, the Copper Queen is holding a fundraising street dance in front of the hotel, to benefit local causes. Wear your costume and enjoy the party! $5 donation. Call the Queen at (520) 432-2216. Dates and times to come! Bisbee Turquoise Hunt The annual Turquoise Hunt will take place in what locals call “Number 7,” the Queen Mine’s dump. For two hours each day, rock hounds can scour the earth for the rarest and, some would say, most valuable “Bisbee Turquoise” along with other minerals. Contact Information: the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum at 520/432-7071. Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9, 2010. Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival Visitors can sample more than 50 Old and New World Wines at the Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival at City Park in Brewery Gulch. Sponsored by the Bisbee Rotary Club, this event is guaranteed to be an afternoon of great food, music and fun. Wine festival proceeds will benefit scholarship programs, community projects and help the world-wide fight against polio. For tickets and Contact Information please call the Bisbee Visitor Center at 520/432-3554 or 1-866- 2BISBEE or visit the website www.bisbeerotaryclub.org. Saturday, October 9, 2010: 4 - 7 pm! Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb This 20th annual event can be a challenging competitive run or a leisurely explorative walk of over 1000 Bisbee stairs. The Ice Man competition (the event within the event), involves carrying blocks of ice up 153 stairs in under 30 seconds - fun to participate in or just to watch! For information call (520) 432-1585 or go to www.bisbee1000.com. Always the third Saturday in October! Saturday, October 16, 2010 Halloween in Bisbee Expect the unexpected! Halloween is one of Bisbee’s favorite holidays and visitors can expect a fun filled, zany street scene. Bisbee’s favorite holiday is celebrated with a week of activities bringing out the creative best of this one-of-a-kind, artsy community. Call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for information about this year’s events. Friday, October 31, 2010 Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org Festival of Lights The holiday season officially begins with a merry lighting ceremony and celebration in front of the Copper Queen Library. Santa will arrive in downtown Old Bisbee on a flashy fire truck with goodies for all children. Call (520)432-6016 for details. Dates and times to come! Friday, November 26, 2010, 6 pm Old Bisbee Holiday Bazaar Local and regional artists offer their hand-made crafts and more. 10 AM – 5PM, in Historic Bisbee. Call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE. Saturday, November 27, 2010. 10 am – 8pm Historic Home Tour Each year, Bisbee residents open their doors giving visitors a glimpse into the town’s architectural history. Turn-of-the-century splendor comes to life with docents - some in period costumes - leading tours and answering questions about the distinctive structures. Call (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for further information. Friday November 26 and Saturday, November 27, 2010 Art Chairs of Bisbee Silent Auction Come bid on local artists' decorated chairs done in a variety of mediums at the 6th Annual Art Chairs of Bisbee Silent Auction. Sponsored by the Bisbee Woman’s Club, proceeds go to a local charity. Call (520) 432-3721 or 1-866-2BISBEE for information. Saturday, November 27, 2010, Location to be determined (usually one of the Historic Home Tour stops). Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show Queen Mine Tour Gems and minerals from many regions. Located at the Queen Mine Tour in Historic Old Bisbee. Contact Information: 520/432-2071. Saturday, November 27 and Sunday November 28, 2010. 9am – 5pm Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org Bisbee After 5 The Second Saturday of each month, over 30 of Bisbee's Galleries and Shops extend their hours to 8PM for a town-wide art walk featuring live music and refreshments, artist receptions, special sales and promotions. Let’s Make it “…A Special Christmas in Bisbee…” Marketplace: Located at the Serbian Hall, Park Ave. Bakerville/Bisbee. December 4, 2010 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Farmers Market Every Saturday morning during the warmer months Bisbee-area growers and artisans market a wide variety of locally grown or handmade items at Vista Park in the Warren Area of Bisbee. You may also find workshops, live music and other events. Call Laura Smith (520) 227 5060, or the Visitor Center at (520) 432-3554 or 1-866-2BISBEE for more information. Saturdays, April 24, 2010 – December 18, 2010, 8AM to Noon www.bisbeefarmersmarket.org More December events to come, including details on the always-exciting New Year's Eve Celebration in Bisbee! |
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Things to See and Do In and Around Bisbee Hiking and birding opportunities abound, as does the area's rich opportunities to learn about its history. Local galleries, shops and eateries fill your days with excitement. Live music is often available at our local saloons in the evenings. See Bisbee Links below.
Elegant Trogon (Chiricahua National Monument, near Portal, AZ only 1 1/2 hrs. from Bisbee). SEE MORE LOCAL BIRDS, BISBEE AND NATURE BELOW! BISBEE LINKS www.sabo.org The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) is dedicated to the conservation of the birds of southeastern Arizona, their habitats and more. Visit their site for birding information!. www.discoverbisbee.com – see what Bisbee has to offer. From dining to attractions to shopping – this site has it. www.bisbeearizona.com – the Greater Bisbee Chamber of Commerce website which has a wealth of information on shopping, dining, attractions, and arts. It also has an events calendar. www.cityofbisbee.com – the official City of Bisbee website which contains information about Bisbee, a photographic tour of Bisbee and the events happening around town. www.bisbeemuseum.org – click here to learn about the Smithsonian’s first rural affiliate, The Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum. It displays minerals found in the Mule Mountains and shows Bisbee’s colorful mining history. Kartchner Caverns – click here to experience a stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave, discovered in 1974, hosts a wide variety of unique minerals and formations. www.turquoisevalley.com – Turquoise Valley Golf Course & RV. Nice people, great food, quality golf. An AETNA Small Business of the Year. Arizona's oldest continuously-run course, celebrating 100 years of golf. www.queenminetour.com – click here to learn more about the Queen Mine Tour – a perfect compliment to your expedition through the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.
In April, Lazuli Buntings arrive in Bisbee
A Costa's hummingbird photographed
Green Kingfisher photographed by the pond at the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Whitewater Draw, only 45 minutes drive, near Elfrida off 191
Scott's Oriole (Bisbee)
San Pedro Riparian National
Bisbee in winter white
Pronghorn in Patagonia
The Dragoons, Cochise Stronghold
Looking south towards the Mule Mountains and Bisbee |
