This spring, the Town of Sahuarita Parks & Recreation Department is doing exactly that. They’re inviting young artists across Sahuarita, grades K through 12, to take part in the 2026 Fiesta Sahuarita Art Design Contest. This year’s theme is “Spike Explores Sahuarita.” If you’ve seen Spike, you know him. The friendly saguaro cactus mascot who shows up at events, camps, and celebrations all year long. Now, it’s time for local students to imagine where Spike goes next.

Does he explore Anamax Park?

Does he drop by the Green Valley Sahuarita Visitor Center?
Hang out at the Sahuarita Library?
Cool off at the splash pad?
Join Camp Sahuarita or Winterfest?

The canvas is wide open, and so is the imagination.

At the Chamber, we believe strong communities are built on connections between families, schools, businesses, and local organizations. Events like this remind us that creativity is part of economic vitality. When we invest in young people, we invest in Sahuarita's future. And this isn’t just a drawing that gets pinned to a bulletin board.

Winning designs will be turned into limited-edition Spike Trading Cards that will be handed out at Fiesta Sahuarita 2026. Even more exciting is that one design will be selected to appear in the Fiesta Sahuarita drone show, lighting up the sky above our town. Imagine seeing your artwork transformed into something that floats above thousands of neighbors.

A Community That Cheers for Its Kids

This makes Sahuarita special. Our Parks & Recreation team doesn’t just host events, they create experiences. They give kids a chance to participate, to be seen, to feel proud of something they made. As a Chamber, we’re proud to amplify opportunities like this. When families engage, when students create, when local celebrations reflect local talent, that’s community building at its best.

If you have a young artist in your life, encourage them to enter.

If you’re a teacher, share this with your classroom.

If you’re a business owner, help spread the word.

Let’s fill Fiesta Sahuarita with art created right here at home.

How to Enter

Students in grades K–12 can find contest details and submission requirements here:

https://www.sahuaritaparksandrec.org/art-contest

Entries close March 22, 2026.

We can’t wait to see where Spike explores next, and to celebrate the creativity growing right here in Sahuarita.