Casa Grande is host to a variety of community events such as the Farmers Market, monthly Art in the Alley events, and special programs at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in nearby Coolidge. Annual events, festivals, and celebrations include the Annual Fiddlers Bluegrass, Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Downtown Street Fair Car & Bike Show, Gourd Festival, Oodham Tash Indian Days, AZ State Open Chili Championship, Civil War Re-enactments at Picacho Peak State Park, Catfish Rodeo, Desert Grande Dualthon/Triathlon, Annual Cra Show, and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Electric Light Parade.