Rex Allen Days
Fall festival · Willcox · Arizona
Willcox throws its whole downtown open for Rex Allen Days, a western heritage weekend named for the town's singing-cowboy son, running October 1 to 4, 2026. Expect a Saturday morning parade down Railroad Avenue, a rodeo, a car show, and wine tasting from the vineyards that ring this apple and wine country corner of southeastern Arizona.
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Plan your visit
75th annual; rodeo, parade, carnival rides; detailed schedule not yet posted
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 9–November 13
Color builds from October 27 · mostly bare by December 5
Sampled at Rex Allen Days’s own coordinates and elevation (1272 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 52 weather points across Arizona, nudged 4 days earlier to match 1 published peak date from flagstaffarizona.org and fs.usda.gov. This year's weather has the peak running 3 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Rex Allen Days
You get about 24 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 20. That runs roughly 8 days later than the rest of Arizona. The 4,173 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
From Tucson it is about 67 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Rex Allen Days on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Rex Allen Days open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 1 – Oct 4. 75th annual; rodeo, parade, carnival rides; detailed schedule not yet posted. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Rex Allen Days peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 9–November 13 (best estimate November 11). Color starts around October 27 and is mostly bare by December 5.
- How do I get to Rex Allen Days?
- Rex Allen Days is in Willcox. The closest city is Tucson, about 67 mi away. It's part of Arizona's fall lineup.
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