Benson is host to a number of annual festivals, events and festivities including the Annual Bluegrass in the Park; Annual Butterfield Overland Stage Days; Territorial Days; Annual Chamber Golf Tournament; the Biker Rodeo; Annual Fourth of July celebration; Christmas on Main Street; and Fiesta de la Primavera, and the Festival of the Arts – both held at Holy Trinity Monastery in the nearby community of St. David. On-going events and activities include winter bird-watching at the Benson Birding Trail & Waterfowl Viewing Pond; nature programs at Kartchner Caverns State Park, and more.

Benson Special Event Contact Information:
Event dates and times are subject to change. Please use the event contact information provided in the event listing or listing below, to confirm details.
Benson Visitor Center: Benson, AZ. Tel: (520) 586-4293
Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce: Tel: (520) 586-2842
Friends of the San Pedro River: Tel: (520) 459-2555
Holy Trinity Monastery: St. David, AZ. Tel: (520) 720-4642
Kartchner Caverns State Park: Tel: (520) 586-CAVE (2283)
Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau: Tel: (888) 2-Tucson.

SPECIAL EVENTS 2008:

JULY 2008:
July 3-4: July 4^th Celebration: Family dance, Lion’s Club breakfast, parade, games, food & vendors, live entertainment, and fireworks. Lions Park, Benson, AZ. Tel: (520) 586-4293

OCTOBER 2008:
Oct. 11-12: 23^rd Annual Butterfield Overland Stage Days: Annual Benson-to-Dragoon Pony Express Ride; parade; Benson Butterfield Rodeo (Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Circuit); fireworks show; and golf tournament. Tel: (520) 586-2842
Oct. 12: 9th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament: Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center, Benson, AZ. Tel: (520) 586-2842
Oct. 17-18: Biker Rodeo: Games, vendors, food and music. Info: Southern Arizona Harley Riders

NOVEMBER 2008:
Nov. 8-9: Festival of the Arts: Holy Trinity Monastery, St. David, AZ. Tel: (520) 720-4642