Old Pearce Holiday Festival
Pearce, Arizona, USA
Late NovemberDescription
Old Pearce Heritage Days is held in the Ghost Town of Pearce Arizona. It is well attended. The Old Pearce Mercantile is open free to the public with a Plein Aire Painting Feature this year by E.A. Smith who lived in the town during the gold mining boom. Artists, Craftspeople and Antiquers will line the road with their wares. Power from the Past (organization) will host antique engine and tractor show, a quilt show, black smith demonstrations, and local gem and mineral show will be additional attractions. Alpacas will be on hand for petting and horseback rides with entertainment of country music. The main road is closed for this event and it all takes place in a beautiful western setting. From Hwy 10 East, Take Hwy. 191 (Cochise County) and travel south one mile passed Sunsites. Turn onto Ghost Town Trail and go one mile. It promises to be great fun!
Performers
Blue Grass and Country Music is offered along with Street Entertainment, Horse Back Rides
Venue
Old Pearce Heritage Days
Directions
From Tucson, Take Hwy 10 heading east past Benson to exit 318. Turn Right off the exit (at the stop sign) and follow the paved road to the end. Turn Right and go 9 miles to Ghost Town Trail. Turn Right and go one mile. (Signs will be posted from the Hwy).
Times
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Both Days
Admission & Parking
No admission. Free Parking.
Website
http://www.geocities.com/saveoldpearce/OPHF.html
Infophone
520--507-5487
Email
oldpearcepottery@vtc.net