Wickenburg events next 14 days
76th Annual Gold Rush Days and Senior Pro Rodeo
WESTERN FUN AT THE 76th ANNUAL GOLD RUSH DAYS
FEBRUARY 14-16, 2025 – WICKENBURG, ARIZONA
This three-day event celebrates the town’s origins as a ranching and gold mining center in the days before Phoenix was established. This heritage event was founded 76 years ago, and today Gold Rush Days draws thousands of visitors during the three-and-a-half days of activities.
THE RODEO
The National Senior Professional Rodeo & Open Rough Stock takes place on Saturday, February 15th and Sunday, February 16th at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena (935 Constellation Road), located just a mile and a half outside the downtown district. Gates open at noon, and the rodeo begins at 2:00pm each day. Rodeo is rain or shine. Purchase tickets with a card online or at the Wickenburg Visitor Center. (216 N. Frontier Street)
OTHER GOLD RUSH FESTIVITIES
Festivities for the weekend begin on Thursday, February 13th with Brown’s Amusements Family Fun Carnival which will open at 4:00pm at the Wickenburg Community Center (160 N. Valentine Street).
Gold Rush Days officially begins on Friday, February 14th during the opening ceremonies on Frontier
Annual Events
Gold Rush Days features a family-fun carnival, senior pro rodeo, artisans' fair, parade, classic vehicle show, gold panning, and much more.
This event celebrates Wickenburg’s origins as a ranching & gold mining center in the days before Phoenix was established. The heritage event was founded 76 years ago, and today Gold Rush Days draws thousands of visitors during the three-and-a-half days of activities. Gold Rush Days most significant recognition is from the Library ofCongress, “whereas Gold Rush Days is one of America’s Local Legacies.” TheWickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the arrogant producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.
Gold Rush Car Show -
Friday, February 13th, from 9 AM to 2 PM, and take your sweetheart along! For details on how to showcase your classic car, for more data call 928-684-5479. Please note that only the first 75 cars will be accepted.
Advance Tickets for the Gold Rush Event Move on Sale in December 2025 -
Don’t miss out on your chance to grab discounted presale carnival tickets. Visit the Wickenburg Visitors Center at 216 N Frontier St to purchase yours for
Join the Wickenburg Conservation Foundation for a hike at Sophie’s Flat! Hikers are asked to meet at Sophie’s Flat Trailhead. Head north on El Recreo Dr. to Constellation Rd. Go 3.2 miles to Blue Tank Road and proceed left 1.4 miles to the trail head. Hikers will get to enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, including iconic cacti and
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Enjoy the beauty of the holiday season amid the glittering lights of the 25th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights, “Out Wickenburg Way”! More than 30 floats will fill the streets of Downtown Wickenburg. The parade starts on East Yavapai and continues down Historic Frontier Street, the parade route will then turn onto Apache Street from Frontier Street and disband at
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Come one, come all for our annual P4K Christmas Party. Please bring a wrapped gift ($5 and under) to the party for our White Elephant Gift Exchange. We will have snacks and goodies provided by The Place Church and other generous donors.
The eleven-member Acapella group, world-renowned for their captivating performances of Disney and Broadway hits, showcasing holiday favorites at Voctave: The Spirit of the Season.
Wickenburg Attractions and Events
Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg, Arizona, is a desert paradise for horse lovers. Founded in 1863 by ranching and mining pioneers, Arizona’s Most Western Community is located in the central part of the state, offering a mild climate ideal for horsemen seeking a welcoming community for the winter.
Surrounded by the high Sonoran desert and mountains and nestled into the Hassayampa Valley, Wickenburg is a beautiful setting for trail riding, team roping, barrel racing, and relaxing. Visitors and locals hike trails lined with wildflowers and cacti, ride horses and then ride in a Jeep to experience natural trails and historic places. You can fish nearby lakes, participate in or watch team roping at local arenas, ride a mountain bike, golf, take a stroll around Wickenburg’s historic downtown, attend annual heritage events, or sit and watch the sunset. The community boasts active horse groups, daily equestrian events in the winter and spring, and many competitions, such as the National Senior Pro Rodeo held during Gold Rush Days.
Local attractions include the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, where artwork, new and existing exhibits, programs
Upcoming Events
Annual West of Center Exhibition The exhibit and art sale on view at the museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center, located at 17 N Tegner Street in Wickenburg (Corner of W. Wickenburg Way and Tegner at the light in downtown Wickenburg.) Local artists and members of…
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The Wickenburg Art Club and K-9 Konnection Rescue Present: Paws and Paintbrushes
$125
From October 28 to December 27, the Wickenburg Art Center & Gallery invites you to celebrate the season with Gallery of Gifts, your one-stop shop for unique, handcrafted holiday treasures. Located at 188 Tegner Street, Wickenburg
Dear Artists and Crafters The Wickenburg Art Club is proud to announce the 2025 Holiday Market, bringing quality vendors to the Wickenburg Community Center