Fabulous at Forty: Sun City Oro Valley Turns 40!

Grab your dancing shoes and your appetite — Sun City Oro Valley is turning 40, and we're throwing a party big enough to match four decades of great neighbors, great memories, and great living. Planning is officially underway for 40 and Fabulous, a six-week celebration packed with parades, parties, prizes, and probably a little too much cake.

Over the past forty years, this community has grown from a bold idea into a vibrant, welcoming place thousands of us are proud to call home. Now it's time to celebrate that milestone together — and we need every resident in on the fun.

The celebration runs January 2 – February 13, 2027. Here's what's shaping up:

Special Events & Entertainment 

Six weeks of entertainment, crafts, social gatherings, and club-sponsored activities — most free for residents, with a few ticketed extras sprinkled in.

Opening Day — January 2, 2027 We're kicking things off in style with a parade down the main streets of Sun City Oro Valley, followed by a free barbecue picnic, plus assorted activities to get the party started.

Six Weeks of Festivities From there, expect a rotating lineup of games, entertainment, club activities, and tournaments, all designed to give every resident a reason to get out and celebrate.

Grand Finale — February 13, 2027 We're going out in style: a formal Gala reception, dinner with food stations, the closing bell on our online auction. Break out the good outfit.

Jump to the Event Calendar- Click Here

Auctions, Raffles & Prizes 

Bid, win, and support the celebration all at once. We're lining up an online auction, a silent auction, with some genuinely exciting items up for grabs. Details and participation links will be shared as soon as they're ready — stay tuned. Learn More Here. Check Out the Auctions Here

Community Stories

In early January 2027, keep an eye out for a special Tipster feature chronicling the founding days of Sun City Oro Valley and the growth that got us here. Equal parts history lesson and love letter to the community.

Sponsorship & Donations

40 and Fabulous runs on community generosity — we're seeking support from local business donors and sponsors. Donor recognition will be featured prominently on our website and other community media. Information on how to help with donor outreach is coming soon. Our Sponsors Here or Become a Sponsor Here

Commemorative Merchandise 

40 and Fabulous logoed merchandise of all sorts is available at the 40 and Fabulous store here. Tee shirts, hoodies, water bottles, and other items are available for purchase and gifts.

Mark the milestone with a commemorative keepsake book featuring resident stories, interviews with community pioneers, and historic photographs.

Also arriving later in 2026: a full-length book on Sun City Oro Valley's forty-year history, written by resident Jim Williams. Get one for the coffee table here. 

Volunteer Opportunities & How You Can Help

Tell us your story. Newcomers to SCOV — what made you decide to move here? We want to hear it.

Fill the time capsule. We're sealing one away for another ten years. What captures what makes living in Sun City Oro Valley special right now? Send us your ideas.

Lend a hand. Volunteer opportunities will be posted here as they open up.

Meet the committee. A heartfelt thank-you to the friends and neighbors already hard at work behind the scenes — their dedication is what's making this legendary celebration possible. See the full committee list here.

Stay in the Loop

Check back often for the latest updates, schedules, and ways to get involved. Forty years in the making — let's make this one to remember.

Questions? Want to help? Email us at scov40andfab@gmail.com.