Old Tucson will adopt a seasonal operating calendar beginning in June for the remainder of the year. Similar to theme parks throughout most of theU.S., Old Tucson will conduct full operations during peak outdoor seasons. OldTucsonis open daily from 10am to 6pm through April 29.

Beginning in May, park hours will be 10am to 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well as Memorial Day. From June through September, Old Tucson will be open by reservation only for groups interested in guided tours and private events such as weddings, corporate functions, and company picnics.  In October, Old Tucson will re-open to the general public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December with special holiday hours during Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.  Nightfall begins September 28 and will be open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 28. For a detailed overview of operational days, please visit our Hours/Prices page.

This operational change will allow Old Tucson time to perform needed maintenance, make facilities improvements, and prepare for Nightfall, the popular month-long Halloween event. OldTucsonwill make every effort to retain employees for group events, facilities operations, and Nightfall preparations.

“Summer in Tucsonis the least active time of year in terms of visitors. Consolidating our operational resources during our peak season will allow us to provide an optimal guest experience. We have reviewed our operating schedule and determined that our best opportunity to entertain guests is when our climate is more welcoming,” stated Old Tucson General Manager and CEO Pete Mangelsdorf. “We do have several private group events and weddings scheduled during the off-season and will continue to book that business.  Additionally, several productions have expressed interested in filming during the summer months.”

Old Tucson, Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive, has been immortalized in over 300 feature film and TV Westerns and is Hollywood’s most famous western movie location. For more information about Old Tucson, please visit our website at www.OldTucson.com or call us at 520-883-0100.  OldTucson is located at201 S. Kinney Road,Tucson,Arizona 85735

The Dirty 6 welcomes you to Old Tucson and the Tucson edition of The Dirty 6 Mud Run! Don’t miss this exciting event where athletes of all levels are welcome to compete. This three-mile friendly competition is riddled with obstacles from start to finish. Get down and dirty with water and mud obstacles. You’ll encounter wall climbs, mud crawls, slippery mountain climbs, GIANT slip n’ slides and a HUGE mud pit.

After the race, spend a day in the Old West at Old Tucson. Registrants and spectators who arrive prior to 9am get in free. Arrive a little late? Ask about the buy one get one free AZ Resident Discount!

 There is something for everyone at The Dirty 6 Mud Run:

• Collegiate folks are invited to a little friendly competition. The University with the most participants will receive a trophy they’ll get to hold for one year. The following year it’s up for grabs.

• Shorter kids race for those 14 years and younger following the main event. Parents are welcome to join their kids on a FREE mini-mud run with emphasis on “mud.”
• Team entries for a group of five will receive a discount rate to the event.

Every finisher will receive a commemorative award and there will be a raffle. Donate your shoes after the event to benefit the homeless and shoeless and help support the Catalina Boy Scout Council.

 Race begins at 9. For more details including registration visit www.dcbadventures.com

Directions and Parking

Directions to Old Tucson:

1. Head east on I-10, or from Benson, west on I-10

2. Merge onto I-19 S

3. Take exit 99 for W. Ajo Way follow signs for Old Tucson onto (AZ-86 W)

4. Turn right onto S Kinney Rd, follow Kinney until you reach: Old Tucson on the right.

Address for your navigation device: 201 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735

Join Old Tucson and the Arizona Chapter of the Western Music Association (WMA) on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2012 for a celebration of western cowboy music! The festival features Western Music Association artists – a who’s who in western music – including the Sons of the Pioneers and pays homage to the musical heritage of the American West from traditional trail songs, through the era of the movie cowboy, to contemporary western songwriting. Please see bottom of page for Performance Schedules. Click here for Sat, April 28, 2012 Performance Schedule.  Click here for Sun, April 29, 2012 Performance Schedule.

 New this year is a Western Art Show featuring one-of-a-kind handmade works by local artists. Extraordinary examples of western acrylic paintings, photography, sculpture, wood carvings, jewelry and more will be available for guests to browse and purchase. In addition to magnificent displays of art, this outdoor show also features live artist demonstrations and an opportunity for guests to interact with the original artists who created the work.

Join us Sunday morning at 10 am for Cowboy Church in the Grand Palace Hotel & Saloon for a celebration of the Lord with music, song, and prayer facilitated by Young Life.  For over 70 years, Young Life leaders have been entering the world of teenages, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship, earning the right to share the good news of Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. In Tucson, nearly 100 leaders are reaching out to kids at 10 high schools, 4 middle schools, and the University of Arizona as well as teen moms and kids with special needs. Weekly “club” gatherings, small group bible studies, and world-class camping programs support their mission to create positive relationships and share the good news of God’s love.  

 Throughout each day, in addition to Old Tucson’s signature shows and attractions, Western Music Association luminaries will perform on multiple stages. Scheduled artists include: The Sons of the Pioneers, The Bill Ganz Western Band, Miss Devon and The Outlaw, Jon Messenger, Bill Barwick, Keeter Stuart, Mountain Saddle Band, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Kristyn Harris, David Rychener and Call of the West! 

Meet the pheonomenal artists scheduled to perform at the 2012 Cowboy Music Festival!

 Sons of the Pioneers (Sunday only)

Old Tucson is honored to have the Sons of the Pioneers scheduled as featured artists on Sunday of the Cowboy Music Festival. The band’s name is known by generations of country and western music fans and is synonymous with the American West and cowboys. These icons of western music have more than 3,000 compositions to their credit including Bob Nolan’s Cool Water. They have appeared in 98 movies with stars like John Wayne, Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Charles Starret and Walt Disney, and forty-five films with Roy Rogers. The Sons of the Pioneers are an American institution and their 60 years of consecutive performances is a record in longevity. Their unique harmonies and style have become the standard by which all others are measured.

 The Sons of the Pioneers, known the world over, have been inducted into the Western Music Association Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian Institute labeled them, “National Treasures.” Their signature songs Cool Water and Tumbling Tumbleweeds have been inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame and the group has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Beside these highly recognized achievements, their name is synonymous with the cowboy and the American West.   Be sure to catch one of their three performances on Sunday, April 29!

  The Bill Ganz Western Band

 Since 1992, Bill and his band have been dedicated to keeping Western music alive in Tucson, where it was born. With their passion and dedication to the musical heritage of the Old West, it is no wonder that this band performs throughout Pima County at countless events and venues. You won’t want to miss these local favorites and the versatile talent of Ralph Gilmore’s drums and vocals, Rich Brennion’s steel guitar and Bill Ronstandt’s bass and vocals.

 Carolyn Martin

Carolyn Martin stands out amongst her peers with a voice, musical style and charismatic charm she exudes on stage. She has been described as “…a winning throwback to the days where emotion was measured and artful rather than loud and histrionic.” Her undeniable passion for music has been recognized by Western Music Association, which nominated her CD “Swing” for Western Swing Album of the Year. Carolyn is a 2011 Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee. In 2008 and 2010 she earned the title, “Western Swing Female Vocalist of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists. Her latest project, “Cookin’ With Carolyn,” was nominated by WMA for Album of Year. All her accomplishments and recognitions speak to the consummate performer she is.

 Miss Devon & The Outlaw

Top western performers Miss Devon and “Outlaw” Jessie Del Robertson connect with their audience like no other duo in the business. Their fun and unique performance with unparallel vocals, yodels and rhythms provide a memorable experience for audiences of all ages. Miss Devon has made frequent appearances on the Encore Westerns channel and RFD-TV. Her “swing time cowgirl” vocals have earned her a Grammy certificate for her participation as the singing cowgirl Jessie on the Walt Disney recording, Woody’s Roundup Featuring Riders in the Sky, a follow-up CD inspired by Toy Story 2. Outlaw Jessie Del has a number of personalities to charm an audience. This quirky outlaw will astound you with his tenor-to-baritone vocals and get you kickin’ up your heels with his swingin’ saxophone.

Jon Messenger

Jon Messenger is a well-respected Arizona born singer/songwriter with an eclectic musical background and impressive list of credentials. Jon’s hauntingly beautiful songs embody his love of the Old West and the heart and soul of the American Cowboy. Jon is also a notable cowboy poet who paints a portrait of cowboy life, past and present.

       Bill Barwick

Known for his slick, smooth, deep voice, Bill Barwick has earned an array of awards for his singing, songwriting, guitar work and his outstanding storytelling performance. He has been recognized by the Western Music Association (2009), the Academy of Western Artists(2005), and the Will Rogers Cowboy Award for Western Music as the “Male Vocalist of the Year” (2005).  Bill is one of America’s premier, Western and Cowboy music entertainers who also has been a finalist for the WMA, “Entertainer of the Year” award for three consecutive years. He has been featured worldwide on Encore Westerns television channel. Bill’s recording albums feature the works of a great western performer and music that’s rooted in the West.

 Keeter Stuart

Keeter Stuart is a performer born with the love of Western music in his blood, literally. His great-uncle Stanley Davis Jones is a renowned performer who wrote the well-known hit, “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Following in his great-uncles footsteps, Keeter is a notable western music performer with strong vocals, rhythm and guitars with a taste of the country-blues in his music. Keeter reflects his love of the craft in every song he sings.

 Mountain Saddle Band

For a Taste of the Old West, saddle up and ride with the Mountain Saddle Band! Steve Taylor, Rusty Weiss, Stephen Harrington and Steve Taylor are committed to preserving cowboy heritage and celebrating a time in America when cowboys roamed the range. Their western music is laced with a light humor and interspersed with cowboy poetry and story tellin’ that will have you dreaming of the “good old days.”

The Tumbling Tumbleweeds

Since their formation in 2005, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds captured numerous awards including, Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers Award for “Western Music Group of the Year”, the Western Music Association Crescendo Award for “Most Promising Talent”, and Western Music Association “Best Traditional Album by a Duo or Group” for their newest album, “Blaze Across the West.” Tumbling Tumbleweeds are dedicated to keeping western music alive and paying homage to the era that gave us the “Singing Cowboys” such as Roy Rogers and Gene Autry.  In fact, they were so inspired by one of the greatest cowboy bands of all time, The Sons of the Pioneers, that they named themselves after their hit song. The band also writes, performs and records their own original songs. Hailed for their uniquely energetic and astonishingly polished performance style, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds’ show is fun for all ages and packed with singing, humor, storytelling and plenty of boot stompin’ western antics!

 Kristyn Harris

At age 16, Kristyn Harris has already achieved Western Music Association’s 2011 “Janet McBride Yodeling Award”, appeared on RFD-TV, and debuted her first CD, “My Mustang, My Martin and Me” at the Western Music Association’s Showcase & Awards Show. Kristyn performs traditional and contemporary Cowboy Music and Western Swing and her musical style has been labeled as, “The Official Music of Texas.” Kristyn was greatly inspired by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. She’s been quoted as saying, “After watching them, I decided I’d better learn to play guitar if I was going to be a proper cowgirl.” And a proper cowgirl she’s become, with a flare for western music and a rare talent that audiences can’t get enough of. With her singing, yodeling and mean swing rhythm guitar she preserves our Western heritage and the music which inspired her. 

 David Rychener

 David Rychener is a relative newcomer to the Western Music scene. Four years ago, David discovered his passion for western music at the Arizona Cowboy Symposium in Sonoita, AZ.  He decided performing western music would be his next pursuit in life. To that end, he joined the WMA, bought tons of Western CD’s and found his mentor-to-be, Bill Ganz, who has been instrumental in shaping David’s musical career. Prior to his new passion, David had grown up playing and singing gospel, country and bluegrass. He now performs traditional as well as more modern western music in and around the Tucson area, and at his guest ranch in Aravaipa Canyon.  His audiences enjoy his original music as well. 

 Call of the West

Jeanne and Jerome have been performing western music since 1991, and have been known as Call of the West since 1996. As members of the Western Music Association and the Academy of Western Artists they have a deep appreciation for western music. Both are versatile entertainers possessed with a wide variety of musical styles such as, Pop, Rock N’ Roll and Western Swing interspersed with Cowboy Poetry and Classic Country.

DON’T MISS THIS VERY SPECIAL GATHERING OF GREAT WESTERN ARTISTS RIGHT HERE AT OLD TUCSON!

 Old Tucson will host Playing For Unity In Diversity, an Independent Music Festival, on Saturday, March 17, 2012 in the Grand Palace Hotel & Saloon.  This musical event aims to promote peace through dance and music, bring people together, and encourage networking and relationships. What better way to bring people together than through the Arts!

The program includes performances in folk, blues, rock, flamenco, Native American, Latin American music and more… The scheduled lineup includes:

• NGOMA ZA KONGO – Original, authentic drumming and dance group (CONGO)
• GABRIEL AYALA – Native American Classical Guitarist
• DOMINGO DEGRAZIA – Spanish Guitar, Flamenco Music
• NASIM MAANI – Singer, Songwriter
• ROBERT GILLIES – Singer, Songwriter
• PLANET DJEMBE
• THE DARRELL ELMER RODGERS TRIO  
• ALAN JAMES – Folk; Musical Storyteller
• BOB WOLDIN and JEFF McCULLOUGH – Pop, Rock, Blues
• JEFF McCULLOUGH– Pop, Rock, Blues
• KRISTIN BARNES– Gospel
• DEZ DINERO – Hip Hop, Rock, Reggae
      

The program may be subject to change without notice.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit Arts for All, a non-profit organization providing accessible education, training, and experience in the Arts to children, particularly those with special needs.  The Playing For Unity In Diversity music festival is produced by Real People for a Real World.

Admission to the Playing For Unity In Diversity Music Festival is included with Old Tucson general admission of $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11).  Old Tucson admission tickets are available at the gate or online at www.OldTucson.com.  Ask for Old Tucson’s Special Arizona Resident Discount available at the gate only: buy one regular adult admission and get a second admission of equal or lesser value free. Proof of residency required.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.

DIRECTIONS:  OLD TUCSON is located at 201 S Kinney Rd. From I-10, exit Speedwy Blvd and head west following the signs (please note that this route requires traversing Gates Pass).  From I-19, exit Ajo Way and head west following signs to Kinney Rd and Old Tucson.

For more information about the Playing For Unity In Diversity festival, please visit www.PlayingForUnityInDiversity.com or contact Annick Elziere, Founder-Program Director of Playing For Unity In Diversity at annick@onerace.net.

Old Tucson is celebrating Arizona’s Centennial for the whole month of February!  Guests who visit throughout the month will be treated to special activities and daily Living History Presentations include:

• A period statehood street celebration featuring Territorial Governor Richard Sloan, the first State Governor George W.P. Hunt and a few surprises.
• Arizona Rangers second-in-command Thomas Rynning relating stories of taming the territory.

Old Tucson is proud to announce the addition of the Arizona Territory & Buffalo Soldiers Cultural Museum.  A collaboration between Old Tucson and the Tenth Cavalry E Troop, Tucson, the museum features a U.S. Army Recruiting Office circa 1880, historic photographs, and Buffalo Soldier memorabilia including uniforms, tack and more.  Members of the Buffalo Soldiers will be on hand daily from 11am to 4pm to interact with guests and answer questions.  On Saturday, February 11, the Buffalo Soldiers will post the Colors shortly after the gates open and the museum’s Grand Opening Ceremony is scheduled for 11:45 am.

Throughout the month, a series of special activities celebrating Southern Arizona’s heritage and culture are scheduled (please note that the schedule is subject to change): 

• The Tucson Garden Railway Society celebrating the area’s railroad history with a special exhibit (Feb 11-19) 
• San Xavier Co-operative Native agricultural history and display (Feb. 11 & 25)
  
• 1911 Grabowsky Power Wagon on display (Feb 13-19)

• Los Descendientes, descendants of the first Spanish settlers in the region (Feb 17/18)
• The Chinese Cultural Center’s Lion Dance Team (Feb 18)
• Ha:San Preparatory & Leadership School students preparing Fry Bread (Feb 17/18)
• Ha:San Preparatory & Leadership School students performing traditional Native American songs and dances plus Native foods demonstrations  (Feb 25/26)
• Native Artists (Feb 11/12, Feb 18/19, Feb 25/26)
• PLUS Old Tucson’s signature tours, Living History presentations, and shows! 

While you’re here, enjoy some authentic southwest BBQ and wash it down with and ice cold beer.  If sweets are your preference, stop into the Big Scoop for an old-fashioned ice cream treat or Phoebe’s Sweet Shop for some freshly made fudge and other sweet shops.  Got a hankerin’ for shopping – The Corner Store, McLintocks, and the Last Outpost will fill the bill.  Don’t leave without a family memory featuring the whole clan outfitted in Old West get-ups.

Regular admission to Old Tucson is $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11).  Arizona Resident who buy one adult admission and get a second admission of equal or lesser value FREE!

Don’t miss Old Tucson’s Wild West Days on Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1 and the Cowboy Music Festival & Art Show Featuring the Sons of the Pioneers, Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. Old Tucson is open from 10am to 6pm thru April 29. 

 Old Tucson has been immortalized in over 300 feature film and TV Westerns and is Hollywood’s most famous western movie location and is located at 201 S. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735.    

Old Tucson and Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Host 22nd Annual Ted Walker Youth Day

(Old Tucson will host over 3,000 fourth, fifth and sixth graders from Tucson and Pima County school districts during the 22nd Annual Ted Walker Youth Day on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 9am to 2pm. The children will receive complimentary park admission and lunch donated by the Dan Felix Memorial Foundation and Pima County Parklands Foundation.

The event, which features Wild West entertainment and educational exhibits, is designed to provide a fun-filled day of activity and education to local area school children who might not otherwise have this opportunity. This year Old Tucson will present its new educational Living History programs covering topics like Schools on the Frontier, History of the Stagecoach and Sheriffs of the Old West throughout the day.

Co-sponsored by Old Tucson and Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Ted Walker Youth Day is a one-of-a-kind field trip for students, allowing them a chance to learn and to have fun outside the classroom. Named for former Pima County Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Ted Walker, the event is dedicated to enhancing the childhood experience for Southern Arizona kids.

Old Tucson will be open to the public until 2:00 pm during this event.

Get ready for a rip roarin’  good time as Old Tucson presents Wild West Days -  a  salute to southwestern History, Heritage and Culture on Friday, March 30 thru Sunday, April 1, 2012!  If you’re looking for an experience to remember, don’t miss the 3^rd Annual Wild West Days!  This three-day festival celebrates Old Tucson’s emergence as Southern Arizona’s destination for showcasing local History, Culture and Heritage in the western tradition. This exciting event pleases all ages with an array of daily educational presentations as well as exciting entertainment and activities.

The New Old Tucson

If you haven’t visited Old Tucson in the last four months, you haven’t visited! In addition to a new Native Village, you’ll love Heritage Square featuring twelve new building sets and three new streets that bring back some of the magic of Old Tucson. Hollywood Production Designer Gene Rudolph whose credits include western classics Young Guns 2, The Great Gatsby and The Right Stuff, among others, created the design for the project.  Heritage Square provides a backdrop for audiences to experience the Old West as it was meant to be experienced.

New Heritage, Culture and History Focus

Learn what the Old West was really like with Living History Presentations that are both educational and entertaining. Vintage characters throughout the town cover topics including Schools on the Frontier, Travel by Stagecoach, The Life of a Sheriff as well as several other interesting subjects.  

Special Wild West Days Entertainment & Activities

In addition, Wild West Days showcases Southern Arizona’s history, culture and heritage with special entertainment, demonstrations and displays including:

To say Kowboy Kal is a talented western showman is an understatement. This extraordinary entertainer will mesmerize you with his fancy rope tricks, gun play and bull whip handling all while standing on horseback! Kowboy Kal is a Guinness Book World Record Holder for the Largest Wedding Ring Loop (100 feet), a winner of the Will Rogers award for his elaborate trick roping and has been named “Wild West Showman of the year” in Las Vegas, Nevada. This national champion six gun spinner has been featured in a number of films and commercials and has been performing around the world more than a decade. Don’t miss your chance to see this highly esteemed western entertainer.                                          

Sourdough Slim is a one-man marvel who has astounded countless audiences with his accordion, guitar, harmonica playing, award winning yippie-ti-yi yodeling, comedic sketches and dancing. He lights up the stage to say the least.  He has won numerous awards for his performances and is hailed as a must-see performer. This cowboy puts on an authentic vaudeville style performance in the Will Rogers tradition.  Sourdough Slim has sold out shows all over the world – a testament to his incredible talent, infectious smile and boundless energy that leaves audiences in awe.

Mysterioso and Madame Zaronee

These period entertainers from the mysterious side of the old west will dazzle and delight those looking for a fun memorable experience.  Stop by and see what tricks Mysterioso has up his sleeve. 

Madame Zaronee is a fourth-generation gypsy with the gift for seeing into the future. She’ll be happy to read your palm; are you ready to learn what she sees?

“Gabby”
You won’t be able to tell this “Gabby” from America’s favorite sidekick, the late great western movie star Gabby Hayes. A leading man in his own right, he’ll tickle your funny bone with tall tales from the silver screen he shared with legends like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Wild Bill Elliott and John Wayne.

Native American Crafts and Performances & Western Artisans

  Cowboy Fast Draw Town Alley

Old Pueblo Gunfighters in cowboy garb will demonstrate their skills by racing against the clock to draw and fire as fast as possible while maintaining accuracy. Greenhorns with wild streak will be able to try their own hand at the sport for a donation.

Late 1800’s Weapons Demonstrations 

Gary Harper, Weapons Expert and Military historian will demonstrate the Gatling Gun, a ten barreled machine gun capable of firing 800 rounds a minute as well as long and short arm weapons and various guns of the Wild West. The Gatling Gun is a monumental piece of weaponry known for it’s reliability in the battlefield. Gary and his Gatling Guns have made an appearance in the motion picture The Last Samurai (2003) starring Tom Cruise. Gary has also been a weapons consultant for the movies Master and Commander: Far side of the World (2003) and 3:10 to Yuma (2007). He also starred on Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior, Season 3 as the military historian and weapons expert for Teddy Roosevelt and his Gatling Gun. The Gatling Gun, as stunning as it is deadly, attracts audiences wherever it goes. Gary has demonstrated the powerful firing ability at several events in California and Arizona. Don’t miss this amazing display of firepower!

 Buffalo Soldiers

Old Tucson is honored to present the Buffalo Soldiers encampment and display in collaboration with the Tenth Cavalry E Troop, Tucson. Members of the Buffalo Soldiers will proudly post the colors (flag raising) each day and interact with guests all while dressed in the exact replica U.S. Union Army 1870’s Indian Wars time period uniforms. Be sure to join them for Cowboy Church in the Chapel, Sunday!

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES,
THE FLORECITAS WILL BE UNABLE TO PERFORM

 Escaramuzas Florecitas Del Desierto (Desert Flowers)

Old Tucson is proud to include the Escaramuzas Florecitas Del Desierto in Wild West Days. These lovely ladies between the ages of 10 and 40 – keep the tradition of the “Escaramuza” and the “Charreria” alive and authentic. The group performs precision drills at gallop speeds and complex maneuvers all while impressively riding side saddle. Eight riders or more circle, fan, cross, pass and spiral to traditional Mariachi music.  These ladies follow strict rules in accordance to their beautiful attire which consists of the “Adelita” style dresses, boots, spurs and sombreros. The Florecitas compete professionally at State, Regional and National Levels of Competition and also perform social events and parades, including the Tucson Rodeo Parade.

Viva Arizona Folklorico

 Baile Folklorico is the national representation for Mexican dance. The women wear a ranchero design dress with brightly colored ruffled skirts trimmed with contrasting colored ribbons and clog-like heeled shoes to facilitate the stomping sound. The men wear big sombreros and traditional Spanish charro suits with silver studs on the pants and a big bow for a tie. If the costume doesn’t capture your attention the dance will! Jarabes, which means “sweet syrup,” are the best known dances locally for their flirtatious nature and themes of courtship. When accompanied by mariachis, Folklorico dances are loud, hard stomping, and exciting performances. Viva Arizona Folklorico not just a dance but a performance not to be forgotten!

Old Tucson Signature Entertainment & Activities

In addition to new and special offerings, experience western family fun including signature gunfights, stunt shows and musical revues plus rides and games for all ages!  Strike it rich at Pan for Gold or shoot “the gun that won the west.” The shooting gallery provides irresistible fun and is perfect for a cowboy or cowgirl in training.

Enjoy an authentic southwestern BBQ at Big Jakes or take a bite out of a fresh hand tossed pizza at the Pony Express. If you’re in the mood for sweets, Phoebe’s fresh, made onsite  fudge and specialty treats that hearken back to by gone days will cure your sweet tooth. At the Big Scoop, the name says it  all – generous servings of delectable Ice Cream or a fresh cup of coffee or espresso. 

No trip to the Old West would be complete without shopping!  Remember your visit with a souvenir or two. Choose from one-of-a-kind western décor and collectables to renowned Mata Ortiz pottery to elegant southwest jewelry to period western garb. Or take home a memory of a day of western fun with an Old-Time portrait from our Photo Emporium. Visit Olsen’s Mercantile and The Last Outpost for the finest western memorabilia offered for sale anywhere.   

Wild West Days is included with  Old Tucson regular admission of $16.95 for adults (age 12 and over) and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11).   Old Tucson offers a 10% discount AAA, Senior and Military up to four guests per proof of eligibility.   New – limited time AZ Resident Discount!  Buy one regular adult admission and get one admission of equal or lesser value free! Requires a valid Arizona ID to show at the gate. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Please Note:  Pets are not permitted at Old Tucson with the exception of Service Animals as defined by Arizona state or Federal Law.

Old Tucson is pleased to again welcome the Old Pueblo Gunfighters for the “Gunfight at Old Tucson” on Saturday, January 14, 2012.  Old Pueblo Gunfighters is a Cowboy Fast Draw club that is affiliated with and sanctioned by the Cowboy Fast Draw Association in Tucson, Arizona. Fast Draw competitors of all ages shoot at targets with wax bullets. The fastest competitors who accurately hit targets are the winners. Visitors to Old Tucson on Saturday, January 14^th, can catch the live action and try the sport themselves under Old Pueblo Gunfighters supervision.

Cowboy Fast Draw is the newest and oldest shooting sport today. This sport transports participants and observers alike back to the era of Colt’s release of the Peacemaker in 1873. From that year through the 1890′s, the American West was unlike any other culture in the world. Cowboy Fast Draw Association members recreate it with wax bullets and the best equipment available of the 1800′s: single action revolvers and center fire cartridges. Fast draw competitors are timed to see who is the fastest as at drawing and successfully hitting targets while shooting single action .45 caliber western style six shooters.

According to the Cowboy Fast Draw Association website, CFDA members are -  “out to capture the feel of the Peacemaker in your hand, the smell of holster leather, and the exhilaration of reacting as fast as you dare while remaining cool-headed enough to hit your mark as you compete head-to-head in classic old west fashion.” 

Old Tucson has been immortalized in over 300 feature film and TV Westerns and is Hollywood’s most famous western movie location. Regular admission is $16.95 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11).  Children ages 3 and under are admitted free of charge.  For more information about Old Tucson including upcoming events, operating hours and the Arizona Resident discount (available for regular admission only), please visit our website at www.OldTucson.com or call us at 520-883-0100.  Old Tucson is located at 201 S. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735. 

 For more information about Old Pueblo Gunfighters, visit www.oldpueblogunfighters.com.

The Old West has been romanticized in books and movies with some of the best movies made right here at Old Tucson. But real life in the Old West was about survival. You could smell it in the leather, see it in the art, and feel it in the cold steel of a Colt. See fabulous collections of Old West antiques, Hollywood Western film memorabilia and more at the 7^th Old West Round-Up cowboy collectable sale on Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22 at Old Tucson.

Featuring many of the items that were instrumental to surviving and thriving in the Old West, the collections of Old West memorabilia include antiques, collectables, vintage firearms, hats, spurs, saddles, old pawn jewelry, silver and turquoise Indian jewelry, beadwork, basketry and rugs. These not-to-be-missed items will capture the imaginations of cowboy, old west, and Native American enthusiasts alike.

If it’s Hollywood Westerns you’re interested in, indulge in memorabilia from “Hoppy” (Hop-Along Cassidy), Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.  Book aficionados will find first editions and the hard-to-find books they’ve been looking for. We can even find you a 10-gallon hat, shaped and fitted for any cowboy, cowgirl or collector.

Old West Round-Up has a firm reputation for presenting quality items to match anything offered, anywhere. The cowboy collectable show and sale is an opportunity for serious collectors as well as novices and folks looking for western style home furnishings to purchase long searched-for treasures.

Join Old Tucson, Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive, at the 7^th Tucson Old West Round-Up. Show hours are Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, January 22 from 10am to 3pm.

Show only admission is $8.00 per person.  On Friday, January 20 and Sunday, January 22 ONLY visitors may purchase a combination ticket good for both the Old West Round-Up and Old Tucson admission for just $18.00 per person.

For more information, call Round-Up Productions at 406-834-3603 or 406-925-2787 or visit www.oldwestroundup.com. 

The completion of Old Tucson’s much anticipated Heritage Square will be celebrated with a Heritage & Harvest Festival on Friday, November 25 thru Sunday, November 27.  Events hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day.

The design of the 12 new Heritage Square building sets was led by Art Director Gene Rudolf, credited with creating sets for more than 20 films including Young Guns II, The Great Gatsby, The Right Stuff, Raging Bull, Marathon Man, Three Days of the Condor.

 “We are pleased to present this new addition, reminiscent of the look and feel of Old Tucson before the 1995 fire, to our guests.  The empty space in town square is now filled with fully-dressed movie quality sets that pay homage to Old Tucson’s impressive and proud film history,” said Old Tucson CEO and General Manager Pete Mangelsdorf.

Heritage Square also provides the perfect backdrop to Old Tucson’s new informative Living History presentations depicting what life in the Old West was really like.  Hosted by period characters, these presentations introduce guests to Schools on the Frontier, Sheriffs of the Old West, and History of the Stagecoach, among others.  A special holiday presentation, Christmas in the Old West, discusses Christmas traditions, decorations and gift giving.

Throughout the weekend, the Heritage & Harvest Festival will celebrate local culture and heritage with displays and discussions. Guests will learn about the Buffalo Soldiers from 10^th Calvary E Troop Tucson and the contributions of the Chinese to Tucson’s rich history. Harvest elements include a farmer’s market featuring displays and produce from local farms, and products made with local ingredients. Farms scheduled to be on hand include San Xavier Farmers Cooperative, Avalon Organic Gardens, Farm & Ranch, Wilhelm Family Vineyards, Arizona Cactus Ranch and more. Old Tucson Living History presentations and signature entertainment also will be featured during the 3-day event.

The Grand Opening of Heritage Square is scheduled for mid-day on Friday.  The celebration will include a color guard on horseback representing the various cultures contributing to local history as well as a ribbon cutting by an Old Tucson dignitary.  The whole town will turn out for this historic occasion!

The festival is included with regular Old Tucson admission: $16.95 for adults and $10.95 for children ages 4-11.  Old Tucson is pleased to extend an Arizona Resident Discount through the end of the year.  Arizona residents who purchase an adult admission and provide a valid Arizona ID will receive an additional admission of equal or lesser value free.

Come join the celebration!