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Visit TubacAZ — a vibrant art village filled with galleries, shopping, dining, and history. Visit year-round for events, culture, and desert charm. Experience Tubac Are you ready to experience one of Arizona’s most charming and artistic hidden gems? Enjoy our virtual stroll through historic Tubac – a high desert village where creativity meets culture. Tubac is not only a vibrant arts destination but also the site of the first European settlement in Arizona, home to the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s colonial past. HIGHLIGHTS What is Tubac known for? Tubac is celebrated for its vibrant art scene, historic sites, and welcoming community. When is the best time to visit Tubac? Although the best time to visit is during the fall, winter, and spring months when weather is mild, the shoulder seasons are becoming more desirable due to access, rates and milder tempuratures then other AZ destinations. Where can I park during the Tubac Festival of the Arts? Parking areas are designated throughout the village with shuttle services during the festival. Is Tubac pet-friendly? Yes! In fact …Many shops and outdoor areas welcome pets, but please check with individual businesses. More Questions About Tubac Coming Soon! Let us know what you want to know about our community! More Questions About Tubac Coming Soon! Let us know what you want to know about our community! FAQ + More! Where Art and History Meet Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit Tubac Community Tubac is located in Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona. The majestic Santa Rita Mountains and the Santa Cruz River adorn Tubac’s beautiful landscape. It is just 50 minutes south of Tucson, one hour from the Elgin Sonoita award winning wineries and 20 minutes north of Nogales, Mexico. The Nogales, Arizona port of entry is a major throughway delivering fruits and vegetables across the United States and Canada. Santa Cruz County enjoys a business-friendly environment. Tubac Community Tubac is located in Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona. The majestic Santa Rita Mountains and the Santa Cruz River adorn Tubac’s beautiful landscape. It is just 50 minutes south of Tucson, one hour from the Elgin Sonoita award winning wineries and 20 minutes north of Nogales, Mexico. The Nogales, Arizona port of entry is a major throughway delivering fruits and vegetables across the United States and Canada. Santa Cruz County enjoys a business-friendly environment. FAQ + More! Where is Tubac located? Tubac is located in Southern Arizona, about 45 minutes south of Tucson in the beautiful Santa Cruz River Valley. What are typical store hours in Tubac? Most shops and galleries are open from 10 AM to 5 PM daily, though hours may vary by season or business. Is Tubac walkable? Yes! Tubac is a very walkable village with many galleries, shops, and restaurants within a few blocks of each other. Are there restrooms available to the public? Yes, public restrooms are located throughout the village. See MAP here for locations. Are pets allowed? Yes, leashed pets are welcomed at many shops and galleries. Is parking available? Yes, there is free public parking throughout Tubac. During the Tubac Festival of the Arts, there is a fee benefiting local nonprofits.

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Festival Volunteer Form First name* Last name* Phone* Email* Emergency Contact's Name* Emergency Contact's Phone* Booth Sitters: Help keep our vendors’ booths running smoothly while they take breaks. Duties include greeting visitors, answering basic questions, and monitoring the booth. Great for anyone who wants to help interact with attendees. Eight volunteers per shift is needed. Booth Sitter: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Booth Sitter: Thursday, February 5, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Booth Sitter: Friday, February 6, 2026 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Booth Sitter: Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Booth Sitter: Sunday, February 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All Day Information Booth Volunteers: Welcome visitors and provide helpful information about the Festival and the village. Duties include answering questions, giving directions, and offering general assistance. Ideal for those who enjoy helping people and know their way around Tubac. Only one volunteer per shift is needed. Information Booth: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Information Booth: Thursday, February 5, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Information Booth: Friday, February 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Information Booth: Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All Day Information Booth: Sunday, February 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All Day I agree to the Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability. By checking this box, I acknowledge that I voluntarily participate in volunteer activities with the Tubac Chamber of Commerce, assume all risks, and release the Chamber and its officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, and affiliates from any claims or injuries, including death, arising from my participation. Submit

Volunteer Job Board Get Involved in Tubac Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with Tubac’s spirit—supporting history, art, nature, and community programs that make the village thrive. Whether you have a few hours or a season to give, there’s a place here where your time can truly make a difference. Tubac Chamber of Commerce – Have fun volunteering for events like the Tubac Festival of the Arts and our Chamber Mixers. Use the Contact us form below to get started. Tubac Community Center – Support programs, events, and community services. Volunteers keep this hub thriving. Tubac Historical Society – Help preserve local history through archives, tours, and events at the Old Tubac Schoolhouse. Rotary Club of Tubac – Join service projects supporting scholarships, literacy, food banks, and the annual Taste of Tubac fundraiser. Tubac Nature Center – Assist with bird walks, hikes, dark sky outings, youth programs, and event staffing. Entirely volunteer run. Border Community Alliance (BCA) – Volunteer with educational programs, cultural exchanges, and borderlands forums. Tubac Buddhist Meditation Community & Story Trail Garden – Contribute to meditation gatherings, community art projects, or fundraising initiatives. Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area – Participate in heritage preservation, conservation, and community events celebrating the Santa Cruz River Valley. Volunteer Form Tubac Jacks Restaurant & Saloon Hiring for all positions: Cooks, bartenders, servers Please email if interested. Email Quilts Ltd. Gallery Quilts Ltd Gallery Tubac seeks home sewers to sew beautiful quilts and handmade patchwork apparel designs by local designer. Please email qualifications. Email Melio's Trattoria Now Hiring Please Call: 520-398-8494 Website We are currently looking for staff! We are located at 4 Plaza Rd. We’re looking for friendly, energetic team members to run the register, clean, make drinks and pizzas, and deliver great customer service to our Tubac visitors. Please email us. Email Where Art and History Meet Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message Yes, subscribe me to your newsletter. Submit COMMUNITY Located in southeastern Arizona in Santa Cruz County, including parts of the towns of Tubac, Tumacacori, Amado, and Rico, the Tubac Fire District serves 10,000 residents in a 166 square mile area. Fire District Tubac’s real estate professionals are dedicated to helping you find the perfect property for both short-term and long-term residency. Whether you’re looking for a vacation rental, a seasonal home, or a permanent residence, they have the expertise and local knowledge to guide you through the process. Realtors Montessori de Santa Cruz Charter School is a public school that is free to all students! It also has an excellent tuition-based preschool program. Santa Cruz Valley School District #35 – Educate Everyone Every Day! Our goal in the Santa Cruz Valley school district is to provide a top quality education for every student, every day. Schools Telephone: Centurylink Water: EPCOR Gas and Electric: Unisource Utilities Helping to maintain the good health and happy lives of Santa Cruz County residents is the primary purpose of the Mariposa Community Health Center . Since our founding in 1980 we have become the largest and most comprehensive provider of medical, dental, disease prevention and health promotion services in SE Arizona. Health Center Churches The Church at Tubac is a family of believers in Jesus Christ, who gather together regularly for rich worship, authentic fellowship, and fun! We also have a heart to serve and give back to our community. St. Ann’s Parish & Its Missions is located within the Village of Tubac and has several other places to worship. Tubac Organizations and Foundations Tubac is home to a diverse network of foundations and nonprofit organizations that preserve history, celebrate art, protect nature, and strengthen community life. Explore the groups making an impact locally and discover ways to connect with their missions. The Tubac Community Center Originally constructed in 1964 as a neighborhood school, the building now known as the Tubac Community Center first came to life in 1999 from the efforts of community minded residents, prompting a visionary response by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. Today your Center hosts a diverse and dynamic user community that has experienced a 3-fold increase in the past few years. The Tubac Historical Society Now over 50 years old, the THS was conceived in the fall of 1966 by concerned citizens who wanted to save the Old Tubac Schoolhouse, which had been built in 1885. “By organizing THS, its founders not only saved the schoolhouse, which is now located on the grounds of the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum but also established a viable historical society. The Rotary Club of Tubac The Rotary Club of Tubac meets weekly, each Friday at 7:30am in Stables Ranch Grille at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. They are a service organization helping the local community with scholarships, literacy projects, food bank, child welfare, and also international projects. Each April they host the Taste of Tubac fundraiser to benefit our local community. Tubac Nature Center TNC is incorporated under Arizona law, and is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under Federal tax law. Its mission is to provide environmental education and recreation, focused on protecting the nearby Santa Cruz River ecosystem. To carry out this mission TNC has its exhibits and headquarters at the Community Center in Tubac. In addition, it provides activities, such as weekly bird walks and hikes, nature walks, nature science classes for kids, the hawk watch in March, dark sky outings, lectures by experts, and other events that foster education about the natural world. Border Community Alliance The Border Community Alliance (BCA) is a ten-year-old non-profit organization based in Tubac, AZ. Their mission is to bridge the border and create community through education, cultural exchange, and social investment. They focus on accomplishing this pursuit in the borderlands region of Southern Arizona/Sonora, Mexico. They are inspired to share with the public the good news of civil society in the international borderlands region. The Tubac Buddhist Meditation Community The Tubac Buddhist Meditation Community provides a safe public space for spiritual practice through meditation and the study of Buddhism. Our goal is to cultivate wisdom and compassion in all aspects of our lives for the benefit of all Beings and the Earth. Story Trail Garden and Foundation Story Trail Garden and Foundation was established in 2016 as an IRS-approved 501-3-c, our Tubac Storytrails Garden is a 3/4 acre art installation in a quiet Tubac neighborhood that exhibits how art and history meet in the stories of everyday people who help our borderland region better thrive. We help raise funds and awareness for local Tubac nonprofits and build bridges of friendship and collaboration in the Sonoran borderlands region. Greater Green Valley Community Foundation Greater Green Valley Community Foundation changes and enriches lives through guidance, education and financial support to charities in our area. Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Located on the historic Otero Ranch, this resort combines Spanish Colonial architecture with modern luxury. Guests can experience the heritage of Tubac’s ranching tradition while enjoying golf, spa treatments, and fine dining in an historic setting.The Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area (SCVNHA) honors and celebrates the natural environment, cultural traditions, historic places, and working landscapes of the watershed of the Santa Cruz River in Pima and Santa Cruz counties in southern Arizona.

Coronado expedition carat head nails and horseshoes found on the nearby Wingfield Ranch, and are on display at the Tubac Presidio State Park and Museum. Support Tubac Businesses The independent businesses of Tubac are promoted and supported by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce. We work year round to extend the marketing reach of our business community. Your donation will help keep Tubac one of the best small town art scenes anywhere! **Please enter an Amount, then select Frequency** Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $ 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate