6:00 PM-11:00 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of music, food, and community celebration at the Gila Valley 250 Music, Food Trucks, and Popsicles event. Presented by the Graham County Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Graham County, the festivities begin at 6 p.m. as food trucks open for dinner service and live music takes the main stage. At 7:30 p.m., the JustServe America250 Heart of Service Awards will recognize outstanding volunteers and organizations whose service has strengthened communities across Graham and Greenlee counties. At 7:45 p.m., enjoy a live performance by the ZGF Band, presented by Energy Transfer, featuring dance music, party favorites, and crowd-pleasing hits leading up to the fireworks show. The Freeport-McMoRan Fireworks Spectacular will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m., lighting up the sky in celebration of Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary. Following the fireworks finale, the ZGF Band will return to the stage for a live music and dancing encore, presented by Energy Transfer, keeping the celebration going late into the evening. Complimentary popsicles will be available while supplies last.

5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Monthly on the fourth Monday, until 2026-11-30 · Next occurrence Jun 22, 2026

Our book club welcomes adults aged 18 and older, offering a friendly space for avid readers and those wanting to rekindle their love for books. Join us for an evening of stimulating discussions and delightful company.

8:30 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Celebrate 250 years of freedom in the Gila Valley with fireworks. Enjoy vendors and free popsicles provided by the Gila Valley 250 Committee.

7:00 AM-9:30 AM

Gym

Part of Gila Valley 250

The Town of Thatcher 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, presented by Big Buckle Roofing LLC, will be hosted at Thatcher High School Gym as part of the Gila Valley 250 Celebration. Teams may register through the Town of Thatcher RecDesk registration portal.