Oct
10
Graham County Fair Parade
Downtown Safford
Friday
October
 
10
 - 
10:00 am
Dec
10
Light the World Giving Machines
Downtown Safford
Wednesday
December
 
10
 - 
12:00 am

What's Happening
in The Gila Valley

Your go-to calendar for local events, festivals, music, markets, and everything in between.

Local Events Calendar

Sep 6

The Corner Farmer's Market

Event by
Saturday, September 6, 2025
|
7:00 am

Discover fresh produce, handmade goods, and local vendors at The Corner Farmers Market—where the Gila Valley community comes together.

Sep 26

Salsa Fest

Downtown Safford
Event by
Graham County Chamber of Commerce
Friday, September 26, 2025
|
5:00 pm

Salsa, Food Vendors, Music, and More

Oct 9

99th Annual Graham County Fair

Graham County Fairgrounds
Event by
Thursday, October 9, 2025
|
12:00 pm

The Gila Valley's Biggest Celebration

Oct 10

Graham County Fair Parade

Downtown Safford
Event by
Friday, October 10, 2025
|
10:00 am

A historic Gila Valley tradition for nearly 100 years.

Oct 15

SHS All Class Bulldog Reunion

Downtown Safford
Event by
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
|
12:00 am

SHS All Class Bulldog Reunion in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Oct 18

City Of Safford Oktober Festival

Downtown Safford
Event by
Saturday, October 18, 2025
|
10:00 am

City Of Safford Oktober Festival in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Nov 1

Safford Air Show

1LT Duane Spalsbury Field
Event by
Safford Regional Airport
Saturday, November 1, 2025
|
10:00 am

Safford Regional Airport Air Show in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Nov 9

Field Of Honor

Downtown Safford
Event by
Sunday, November 9, 2025
|
12:00 am

Field Of Honor in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Nov 11

Veterans Day Parade

Downtown Safford
Event by
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
|
10:00 am

Gila Valley Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Nov 11

Veterans Day Ceremony

Downtown Safford
Event by
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
|
11:00 am

Veterans Day Ceremony in Downtown Safford

Nov 28

Merry Main Street & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Downtown Safford
Event by
Friday, November 28, 2025
|
5:30 pm

Merry Main St. & Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Dec 10

Light the World Giving Machines

Downtown Safford
Event by
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
|
12:00 am

Light the World Giving Machines in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Dec 13

Country Companies Light Parade

Downtown Safford
Event by
Saturday, December 13, 2025
|
4:00 pm

Country Companies Light Parade in Downtown Safford. Check back for more details!

Dec 31

Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza

Downtown Safford
Event by
AZ Air Ventures
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
|
6:00 am

A spectacular celebration of color, community, and flight.

Jul 11

Nickel Picnic and Battle of the Bands

Graham County Ag Building
Event by
Saturday, July 11, 2026
|
12:00 pm

Jul 17

Pioneer Days

John Mickelsen Stadium
Event by
Friday, July 17, 2026
|
12:00 pm

More to discover

Experience hidden gems around every corner of the Gila Valley.
Visit Fort Thomas Historical Markers
Attend the Graham County Fair
Walk Through Historic Downtown Safford
Attend SalsaFest in Downtown Safford
Take a Scenic Drive on the Swift Trail Parkway
Eat Your Way Through the Salsa Trail
Visit the Mount Graham International Observatory
Tour Solomonville’s Historic Sites
Soak in Roper Lake’s Natural Hot Springs
Cool Off at Thatcher Splash Pad