This weekend in Wickenburg is pure cowboy-country energy – shop 150+ Artisans’ Fair vendors, catch world-class roping at Rancho Rio, cheer on the Senior Pro Rodeo, and top it all off with Gold Rush Days traditions like the parade, gold panning, and the Arizona Gold Panning Championship. Then go full kid-mode (no shame) at the Family Fun Carnival – Brown’s Amusements
Here are the top 10 things happening Friday through Sunday so you can plan it all in one shot.
- Shop the 60th Annual Artisans’ Fair (150+ vendors) – Fri-Sun – Stone Park (by the Wickenburg Public Library) – a juried show with 150+ artists/vendors.
2. Ariat World Series of Team Roping – Title Fights XVI (Rancho Rio) – Fri + Sat (and runs through the weekend dates) Big-time roping at Rancho Rio during Title Fights XVI.
3. Classic Car Show – Friday 9:00 am to noon
Downtown/Frontier Street – come early and cruise the classics.
4. Opening Ceremonies – Friday 10:00 am (Frontier Street)
Kickoff fun downtown with the official start of 77th Annual Gold Rush Days.
5. Gold Rush Days Parade – Saturday 10:00 am (includes Trick Roper Will Roberts)
One of the biggest moments of the weekend – don’t miss it.
6. Senior Pro Rodeo + Open Rough Stock – Saturday 2:00 pm (Everett Bowman Arena)
Gates open at 11:00 am, rodeo performance starts at 2:00 pm.
7. Mucking & Drilling Contest – Sunday 10:00 am (Wickenburg Community Center)
Old-school mining skills on display – loud, gritty, and super fun to watch.
8. Gold Panning + Arizona Gold Panning Championship – Sunday 11:00 am + 1:00 pm (Wickenburg Community Center)
Gold panning at 11:00 am, Championship at 1:00 pm.
9. Live music: The Gatlin Brothers – Friday night + Saturday afternoon (Del E. Webb Center) Fri (7:30 pm) and Sat (3:30 pm) on the 70th Anniversary Tour.
AND #10: Ride the carnival rides at the Family Fun Carnival – Brown’s Amusements
Bonus (if you’ve got time):
Make it a full Wickenburg weekend – grab a bite at a new local spot and squeeze in a little art before heading back to the arena or downtown.
El Mesquite Sonoran Eatery – (45 N Valentine St)
Double Take Exhibit – Wickenburg Art Center & Gallery wickenburgartcenter.org
Library Fine Art Show – Wickenburg Public Library (164 E Apache St)
