Thursday - September 24th, 2026
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Gila Cheer SalsaFest Sponsor Mixer 5:00 PM
Presented by PHI Cares Woman’s Club of Safford | 215 W Main St, Safford, AZ 85546
Friday - September 25th, 2026
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Mt. Graham Golf Club Toptracer Range Ribbon Cutting 11:00 AM
4250 W Golf Course Rd, Thatcher, AZ 85552
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Gila Cheer Park, Ride, and Shop presented by Marathon Petroleum Opens 4:00 PM
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Opening Ceremonies on the Kempton Chevrolet Stage 5:00 PM
National Anthem — Gila Idol Winner Madaline Cundari
Taste of the Trail Restaurant Salsa Competition & Tasting presented by Gila Valley SME
Mariachi Luz de Luna
Community Medical Services Wellness Zone opens
Pet Sense by Tractor Supply Kid Zone presented by Frankie’s Place and Sitter Share opens
DRG Technologies Beer Garden presented by Bud Light and Estrella Jalisco opens
Freeport-McMoRan Gathering Tent opens
United Way Graham and Greenlee Counties Sponsor Zone presented by Rent-A-Center opens
HCP Volunteer Zone opens -
Live Entertainment 5:00 PM
Mariachi Luz De Luna
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Bob the Alpha Builder Jokes 6:00 PM
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Live Entertainment 6:00 PM
Mariachi Luz De Luna
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Live Entertainment 7:00 PM
Island Style
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Live Entertainment 8:00PM
XS band and street dance
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Last Call at the DRG Technologies Beer Garden 9:30 PM
Presented by Bud Light and Estrella Jalisco
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SalsaFest Closes for the Night 10:00 PM
Get Your Rest and Be Ready to Party on Saturday.
Saturday - September 26th, 2026
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Safford Lions Club Chihuahua Races 8:00 AM
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Mt. Graham International Observatory Tour 9-5PM
EAC Discovery Park Campus 1651 Discovery Park Boulevard, Safford, AZ 85546 Purchase tour tickets through Eventbrite
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Gila Cheer Park, Ride, and Shop presented by Marathon Petroleum Opens 9-5PM
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Safford City–Graham County Library Mural Ribbon Cutting North wall facing 8th Street 9:30AM
808 S 7th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546
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Opening Ceremonies on the Kempton Chevrolet Stage 10:00 AM
PHI Air Evac Flyover
National Anthem — Ethan McBride
Cottage Food Artisans Salsa Competition & Tasting presented by Gila Valley SME
Community Medical Services Wellness Zone opens
Pet Sense by Tractor Supply Kid Zone presented by Frankie’s Place and Sitter Share opens
DRG Technologies Beer Garden presented by Bud Light and Estrella Jalisco opens
Freeport-McMoRan Gathering Tent opens
United Way Graham and Greenlee Counties Sponsor Zone presented by Rent-A-Center opens
HCP Volunteer Zone opens
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Gila Cheer Performance 10:30 AM
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Food City Salsa Making Zone 11:00 AM
Presented by Cricket Insurance, opens
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Extreme Martial Arts Demonstration 11:00 AM
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Live Entertainment 12:00 PM
Island Style
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Live Entertainment 1:00 PM
Island Style
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Safford Lions Club Car Show opens 2:00 PM
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Live Entertainment 2:00 PM
Heart and Soul
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Amateur Challenge Salsa Competition & Tasting 3:00 PM
Presented by Gila Valley SME
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Live Entertainment 3:00 PM
Heart and Soul
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Live Entertainment 4:00 PM
Mariachi Raices de America
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Live Entertainment 5:00 PM
Mariachi Raices de America
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Bob the Alpha Builder Jokes 6:00 PM
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12th Annual Hispanic Heritage Dinner and Show 5:30PM-8:30PM
Gherald Hoopes Activities Center at Eastern Arizona College $75 tickets — Purchase through Eventbrite
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Freeport-McMoRan SalsaFest Competion Awards Awards Show 7:00 PM
Presented by Forever Sweet Wedding Rentals & Designs KeyHole Properties, American Southwest Credit Union, and Savage
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Safford Lions Club Car Show closes 7:00 PM
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Live Entertainment 8:00 PM
Selena Tribute
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Last Call at the DRG Technologies Beer Garden 9:30 PM
Presented by Bud Light and Estrella Jalisco
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SalsaFest Closes until September 2027 10:00 PM
