Fiestas Patrias Celebration — Santa Cruz Council on Aging, 125 E. Madison St., Nogales. The traditional “El Grito” (The Cry) ceremony will be led by Consul General Ricardo Santana Velázquez. Music, dance and folklore. Noon-1 p.m. Sept. 14. Free. 287-7422.
Bloom Farm & Art Market — Continental Ranch Community Center, 8881 Coachline Blvd. Food trucks, pony rides, hand beaded jewelry, organic produce, cage free eggs, salsa, vegan and traditional baked goods, homemade jams, jellies, pickles, local honey and more. 5-8 p.m. Sept. 14. Free. 248-0667.
Santa Cruz County Fair — Sonoita Fair Grounds, 3142 S. HWY 83, Sonoita. Carnival, 4-H/FAA competitions, live music, pet show, dances and more. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Sept. 15; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 16; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 17. $5. 455-5553.
Sons of The American Legion Chicken Fried Steak Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. Price includes dessert and beverage. Proceeds support veterans and community causes. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 15. $9. 762-5652.
Cry of Independence Ceremony — Pierson Vocational High School, 451 N. Arroyo Blvd., Nogales. The traditional “El Grito” (The Cry) ceremony will be led by Consul General Ricardo Santana Velázquez. Feel free to wear a traditional Mexican costume. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 15. Free. 287-0915.
Pima County: El Tour Loop the Loop — Anywhere on The Loop. Start and finish anywhere on The Loop at any time during the festivities, ride any distance on the route at a leisurely pace along the multi-use paths. Live music and prize drawings. 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. 745-2033.
Chile Festival at the Farmers Markets — Oro Valley Farmers Market, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Chile-themed food, including freshly roasted green chiles, chile spices, zesty tamales and salsas, and an abundance of chile specialties. 8 a.m.-noon. Sept. 16. Free. 882-2157.
Tucson Area Wiccan/Pagan Network Fall Festival — Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. Merchants, psychic readers, information booths, entertainment, and an autumn equinox ritual to follow at 6 p.m. Admission is a non-perishable donation for the Community Food Bank. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. 440-7390.
Health and Craft Fair — Mulcahy YMCA, 2805 E. Ajo Way. Heart health, breast cancer, mental health and good nutrition. Vendors with health information, speakers and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. 623-0583.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 106 Car Show for Nam to Sand Jam — Chuy's, 7101 E. 22nd St. Trophies, door prizes, cash drawings and music. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 16. $25. 982-0023.
First Annual Brennan Conklin Homeless Veteran Field Day — Santa Rita Park, 550 E. 20th St. Kickball, basketball and skate jam, free food, drinks and services. This event is to build bridges and execute solutions that targets the Veteran Suicide Epidemic, homelessness, and unsafe Parks. 3-7 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. 329-9192.
Casino Night and Silent Auction — Rillito Park Racetrack Clubhouse, 4502 N. First Ave. Support for transplant patients providing medication, doctor co-pays, food, gas and more. 6-11 p.m. Sept. 16. $25. 745-5486.
Chile Festival at the Farmers Markets — Rillito Park Farmers Market, 4502 N. First Ave. Chile-themed food, including freshly roasted green chiles, chile spices, zesty tamales and salsas, and an abundance of chile specialties. 8 a.m.-noon. Sept. 17. Free. 882-2157.
Whiskey del Bac Dinner — Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Celebration of launch of private barrel whiskey, East End Reserve, Joe Decker will prepare four courses that pair with cocktails by David Clark. 21 and up. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17. $75. 622-8848.
TEP Home Energizer Workshop — Himmel Park Public Library, 1035 N. Treat Ave. Learn free and low-cost energy efficiency measures to implement at home to save energy and money. All workshop participants will receive a free Energy Efficiency Kit. 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Free. 594-5305.
