Annual Events
Throughout the year there are many exciting events that take place which are unique to the area. If you're looking for local flavor, consider arranging a stay in Sonoita during one of these events which take place annually.

ARIZONA RANGER DAYS / HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Memorial Day weekend, music, fiddle contests Sat. & Sun., Saturday night dance, Sunday Rotary pancake breakfast, homemade dinner hosted by the Patagonia Senior Citizens in Patagonia Town Park. (520) 394-2707

BLESSING OF THE HARVEST - early August (call for date and time) Sonoita Vineyards, (520) 455-5893

BLESSING OF THE VINES - mid April, (call for time and date) Sonoita Vineyards, (520) 455-5893

FIREMAN'S ANNUAL STEAK FRY - Last Saturday in June, steak dinner, fund raiser for Patagonia Volunteer Fire Dept., in the Patagonia Town Park gazebo, (520) 394-2337

GRASS RIDGE HORSE TRIALS - October 10th, 11th, and 12th, Sonoita Fairgrounds. (520) 455-5553

PATAGONIA FALL FESTIVAL - Second weekend in October, arts & crafts fair, entertainment, food, Saturday night dance, Friends of the Library book sale, Patagonia Town Park, (520) 394-0060

PATAGONIA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - July 4th, downtown Patagonia, day long events, parade, food booths, music, fireworks, and dance, Patagonia Town Park & Patagonia High School. (520) 394-0060

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR - Last weekend in September, Fri., Sat. and Sun., 4-H auction and exhibit. Open exhibits, carnival, vendors, school exhibits and family entertainment until 9:00 pm, Sonoita Fairgrounds. (520) 455-5553

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY HORSE RACES - Last weekend in April, first weekend in May, thoroughbred & quarter horse, Sonoita Fairgrounds, (520) 455-5553

SONOITA FEST - Spring, contact Pat Carnevale at (520) 455-5844

SONOITA QUARTER HORSE SHOW - First weekend in June, oldest quarter horse show in the Nation, Sonoita Fairgrounds, (520) 455-5553

SONOITA RODEO - Labor Day weekend, Sat., Sun. and Mon., Sat. and Sun. night steak fry and dance. Sonoita Fairgrounds, (520) 455-5553