The 30th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival

On March 16, 17 and 18, 2018, the Superior Chamber of Commerce will present the 30th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival, a beloved yearly event packed with activities for the whole family. The theme of this year’s fun-filled weekend is “Celebrating Women in Mining…From Pickaxe to Boardroom.” This outdoor festival will take place in the eastern section of Main Street and will feature food, vendors, live entertainment and dancing in the street on both Friday and Saturday nights.

On Saturday morning, a parade will kick off the day and set an upbeat tone for the festival’s exciting line-up of events, which will include live music, a carnival, a hilarious chihuahua race, vendors showcasing and selling hundreds of handmade crafts and more. Younger attendees will be able to visit the Kid’s Zone, where they can “pan for copper” and engage in a series of challenges that represent actual mining tasks. Visitors will not want to miss Saturday’s grueling mining competition, in which both men and women will compete for a $2,500 purse. This strenuous yet fun activity will involve realistic tasks like sawing, spiking, mucking and drilling.

After an invigorating day of events, visitors can relax at the festival’s shaded Beer Garden and enjoy top-notch entertainment from the nearby stage. Musician Armour Gomez will perform on Friday night, and Angie Gomez with Power Drive Band will perform on Saturday. Folklorico dancers, mariachis and Samba dancers will delight attendees and inspire them to get on the dance floor. Other entertainers will include Wildman Phil, who will give a thrilling presentation involving a variety of reptiles. He may even ask brave audience members to join him on stage and hold a snake or put a lizard on their heads while he performs a couple of tricks!

Proudly presented by the Superior Chamber of Commerce, this popular annual festival is unique, fun and free (with the exception of the carnival and vendors). Many sponsors make the event possible, including Resolution Copper Mining, The Town of Superior and numerous industry.

Venue and address

Superior Chamber of Commerce, 165 Main St, 85173 Superior

March 16, 2018 - March 18, 2018

• Fri

  03/16/2018

  6:00 PM
• Sat

  03/17/2018

  10:00 AM
• Sun

  03/18/2018

  11:00 AM

The 30th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival

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