2-Day ‘Dillinger Days’ Event Returns to Hotel Congress

It’s that time of year again to gather up the gang — and all of your closest cool cats — because one of Tucson’s most wanted events is taking over the historic hotel downtown. 

Hotel Congress is hosting the annual Dillinger Days event from Friday, January 17 – Saturday, January 18.

The spectacle honors the capture of America’s most notorious outlaw by the Tucson Police and Fire Departments. Each year, the team at Hotel Congress steps back in time with vintage cars, 1930s entertainment, local vendors, reenactments of Dillinger’s capture, and more.

There are two days of events so plan accordingly!

Dillinger Speakeasy

Friday, January 17

From 7 – 10 p.m. on Friday, January 17, the Dillinger Speakeasy kicks off, featuring live entertainment from Marco & the Polos and the Johnny Hotshot Gun Show, a best-dressed contest, and a whiskey-tasting flight.

General Admission is $19.06 per person. If you’d like a whiskey-tasting flight, tickets are $45 (includes General Admission and the flight). Also, tickets usually sell out quickly.

“Grab your finest 1930s duds and join us for a prohibition party to remember.”

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Dillinger Day

Saturday, January 18

The festivities are happening from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 18. On this day, they’ll commemorate the 91st anniversary of John Dillinger’s capture by the Tucson Police Department.

The Saturday Dillinger Days event is a family-friendly extravaganza featuring three capture reenactments, a FREE vintage car show, historic lectures, and downtown walking tours.

$5 donation reserves your seat! Proceeds support The Tucson Fire Foundation

“Don’t miss seeing the fully restored Tucson Fire Department trucks that fought the actual 1934 fire!”

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Hotel Congress is located at 311 E. Congress St. For more information and to keep up with the latest, visit hotelcongress.com.