Wickenburg, Arizona
Upcoming Events in Wickenburg Arizona
February
| 24 - 26 | 
Gold Rush Days
- Senior pro rodeo, gold panning, carnival, western dances, arts & crafts, BBQ, gem show, mucking & drilling contest, contests, 4th largest parade in the state on Sat. morning. Wickenburg's biggest annual event -- which is rumored to be one of the top 100 Events in the US -- is Gold Rush Days. Held the second weekend in February, this event has been a major part of Wickenburg's activities for over 52 years. 30,000 to 40,000 people converge on the town to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, as well as an arts and crafts show that can satisfy anyone's need to shop. Ph: 928-684-5479 (Always call and confirm events) |
March
| 15 |
Gold Panning & Car Show
- Tours, pan for gold, car show or participate in a Geocach hunt. Address: Robson's Mining World , Wickenburg, Arizona |
| 16 |
Great Strides Vulture Peak Hike
- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be holding their annual Great Strides walk at Vulture Peak in Wickenburg, AZ. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Take the Challenge and Conquer one of Arizona's famous hiking trails and help make a difference in the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis. Come Celebrate with Food, Exercise and Fun! Address: Vulture Peak , Wickenburg, Arizona |
April
| 24 - 28 | 
Annual Desert Caballeros Horse Ride
- The folks who live in Wickenburg are proud that the town is widely known as "the West's Most Western Town." One of the events that Wickenburg is famous for is the annual Desert Caballeros Ride.A caballero (pronounced "cab-ee-air-owe") is a cowboy. The Desert Caballeros is a group of about 240 men from all over the country, Canada, and overseas, who gather annually for this ride. The first ride was in 1947, the year that the old Wickenburg Rodeo closed down. The riders have gathered annually since then for this 100-mile round-trip ride into the Weaver and Bradshaw mountains northeast of Wickenburg. |
May
| 12 - 13 |
WHS Class Reunion
- Class of 1956. Address: Wickenburg Community Center , Wickenburg, Arizona |
July
| 4 |
Fourth of July Celebration
- Festivities include spectacular fireworks, watermelon bust, and fun and games for the family. 6:30-9:30pm. Address: Sunset Park , Wickenburg, Arizona |
September
| 30 | 
Fiesta Septiembre
- On the first Saturday in September, Wickenburg celebrates its Hispanic heritage. Enjoy folklorico dancers, mariachi music, mercado, a salsa-making contest, arts and crafts booths, and a tasty food fair. 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.Address: Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street , Wickenburg, Arizona |
October
| 4 |
Annual Fly In and Classic Car Show
- Held the second Saturday in October, this event features airplanes from all over the southwest flying into Wickenburg to participate. Pilots will be available to describe their aircraft throughout the day. The Classy Classic Car Club will display dozens of classic automobiles for spectators to view and learn from car owners. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Address: Wickenburg Airport , Wickenburg, Arizona |
| 11 |
Wickenburg Oktoberfest
- Welcome to Oktoberfest! Sample beers from Arizona's best breweries and enjoy tasty treats from German savory food trucks. This event will feature local breweries, spirits, and cideries! Live music from local bands will keep the atmosphere rockin' and lawn games will be available. Address: Stone Park, 164 Apache Street , Wickenburg, Arizona |
| 12 |
Spirit of the Vulture Halloween BBQ
- Enjoy a special Halloween treat at the Vulture Gold Mine Sunday, October 31, 3 -8 p.m. The event is hosted by the Vulture Mine Preservation and Restoration Association. The excitement begins at 3 p.m. with a guided tour of Henry Wickenburg's 1863 Gold Mine, followed at 4 p.m. by stories from AZ's Historian Marshall Trimble and AZ's Unofficial Liar Jim Cook. After an old-fashioned western style BBQ dinner at 5 p.m., Phoenix area paranormal research groups will share stories of spooky encounters at the mine. A silent auction and raffle will end the evening. Reservations are required. Cost is $45 in advance or $50 cash at the door. Tickets can be pre-purchased with a credit card at our website: savevulturemine.org. Or mail a check to VMPRA, PO Box 1863, Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Cash only at the door. For more information or reservations call Ernie at 928-232-9125 or email us at savevulturemine@aol.com. Vulture Mine Preservation and Restoration Association is an AZ non-profit corporation, IRS 501(c) 3 status pending, whose mission is to purchase and restore the Vulture Gold Mine and adjoining Vulture City to preserve, interpret and share the mine's legacy and its importance to the development of Wickenburg and the Western United States. Address: Vulture Mine located on Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, just 12 miles south of the Wickenburg Way and Vulture Mine Road intersection. , Wickenburg, Arizona |
November
| 1 | 
Annual Las Senoras de Socorro - Home and Garden Tour
- The Wickenburg Home and Garden Tour raises funds for the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Mark your calendar and invite all of your friends for what's sure to be a fun and entertaining day. You and your guests can enjoy a self guided tour of 5 beautiful desert gardens including two luxury home interiors.The homes are located in the Wickenburg neighborhoods of Wickenburg Ranch, Saddle Ridge and Matthie Ranch. Each unique garden will host a fabulous, local boutique offering new and vintage western fashion, pottery, jewelry, museum gifts, and plants. 9 am - 4 pm. Address: Begins at the Community Center , Wickenburg, Arizona |
| 7 - 9 | 
Annual 4-Corners Bluegrass Festival
- Held the second full weekend in November for over 20 years, this three day event has featured the Four Corners championship contests for fiddle, flat pick guitar, banjo and mandolin. It draws thousands of spectators from throughout the southwest. Arts & crafts, KIDSZone, food. Friday, 1-5 pm; Sat/Sun, 8 am - 5:30 pm.Address: Bowman Rodeo Grounds , Wickenburg, Arizona |
| 7 - 8 |
Annual Gem & Art Fair
- Address: Wickenburg Community Center , Wickenburg, Arizona Ph: 928-684-0099 (Always call and confirm events) |
December
| 28 - 30 |
Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering
- Join cowboy poets the first weekend in December for offerings of poems, songs and ideas with a western theme. Address: Community Center & Desert Caballeros Western Museum , Wickenburg, Arizona |
| 29 |
Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
- This hometown pre-Christmas Parade of Lights features luminated entries in a variety of categories from stagecoaches to floats and individuals draped with colorful lights. 6:30 pm. Ph: 928-684-5479 (Always call and confirm events) |