Top 10 Things Happening This Weekend In Wickenburg

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Gold Rush Days Wickenburg Social

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.Β Then go full kid-mode (no shame) at the Family Fun Carnival – Brown’s AmusementsΒ 

Here are the top 10 things happening Friday through Sunday so you can plan it all in one shot.

  1. Shop the 60th Annual Artisans’ Fair (150+ vendors) – Fri-Sun – Stone Park (by the Wickenburg Public Library) – a juried show with 150+ artists/vendors.
Get ready for a marathon of browsing (and maybe taking something home) - 150+ artisans bring their very best to this signature Wickenburg juried show. Don't Forget To Buy A Raffle Ticket Or Two!!!

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.Β 

Wickenburg Social Team Roping Capital Of The World

3. Classic Car Show – Friday 9:00 am to noon
Downtown/Frontier Street – come early and cruise the classics.

Classic Car Show - chrome, classics, and β€œthey don’t make ’em like this anymore” vibes.

4. Opening Ceremonies – Friday 10:00 am (Frontier Street)
Kickoff fun downtown with the official start of 77th Annual Gold Rush Days.

(Vintage) Gold Rush Days - back when the dust was real and the legends were just getting started.

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.

Gold Rush Days Wickenburg
We're running out of places to see an honest-to-goodness Western Style Parade (with trick roper Will Roberts, no doubt) Git On Down Here Y'all!

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.

Wickenburg Social 2025 Gold Rush Days Senior Rodeo
Senior Pro Rodeo + Open Rough Stock - seasoned pros, wild rides, and nonstop arena energy.

7. Mucking & Drilling Contest – Sunday 10:00 am (Wickenburg Community Center)
Old-school mining skills on display – loud, gritty, and super fun to watch.

Mucking & Drilling Contest - old-school mining skills, loud laughs, and serious bragging rights.

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.

Arizona Gold Panning Championship - Wickenburg's mining heritage... May the best pan win!

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.

Larry, Steve, & Rude: The Gatlin Brothers "70th Anniversary Tour"
The Gatlin Brothers - harmonies for days and a sing-along you’ll swear you β€œdidn’t know all the words to.”

AND #10: Ride the carnival rides at the Family Fun Carnival – Brown’s Amusements

Browns Amusement Wickenburg Social
Family Fun Carnival - Brown’s Amusements: come for β€œone ride,” leave with a 'Chili Cheese' hot dog coma and zero regrets. Good Times Guaranteed!!

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.

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