Oro Valley Events

​​Join the Oro Valley Marketplace for a lively celebration of Oro Valley's 50th anniversary! Savor delicious tastings from our amazing local restaurants, sip on local wines and beers, and lose yourself in the music with our talented entertainers. Family-Friendly Fun: Kid's Zone: Petting zoo, bouncy houses, cotton candy, popcorn, and more! Silent Auction: Bid on exciting items and support a great cause. Supporting Our Community: Proceeds from the event benefit the Oro Valley Rotary Foundation, Edge High School (supporting at-risk youth), Impact...

The final panel will be held on April 8 as we celebrate “The Birth of Oro Valley 50 Years Ago.” Participants in the formation of Oro Valley in 1974 will participate in a panel discussion to remember what Volunteer Otton Suarez at OVHS Booth happened in those early years. The panelists will include early police chief Fred Roof, councilman Lauren Rhude (elected in 1974), and attorney Sidney Felker, who helped the pro-incorporation group. Learn about the town’s history in its...