Wickenburg Rolls from a Record-Setting February into a Packed First Weekend of March
February in Wickenburg showed up big – Gold Rush Days, the Artisans’ Fair, and nonstop team roping across town all helped deliver one of the busiest (and best) winter stretches we can remember. And now, we’re closing out the month strong and stepping straight into March with a full slate of can’t-miss events.
Here’s what’s happening from Thursday, Feb. 26 through Monday, March 2. (Click each event for full details – and for everything else, head to our Wickenburg Social Events Calendar.)
Thursday, Feb. 26
- Art of the Cowgirl continues at Rancho Rio through Feb. 28 – find the full lineup on our Events Calendar.
- Velvet Vaquera (The Mecca) – 6:30-9:30 PM – an elevated Western fashion night in downtown Wickenburg.
Friday, Feb. 27
- Senior Team Roping – Downtown Arena (Senior Prize Day) – books close at 10:00 AM, rope at 10:15 AM.
- All Ages Team Roping – Horns & Hooves Arena – check the schedule and plan to be early (books close before the rope drops).
- Art of the Cowgirl – “The Painted West” Workshop (Session 2) – 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at Rancho Rio.
Saturday, Feb. 28
- Family Fun Day (Stone Park) – 9:00-11:00 AM – FREE, family-friendly morning with activities and story time.
- Buckeye Banquet (Flying E Ranch) – 5:00-10:00 PM – fundraiser night at Flying E Ranch.
- 24th Annual Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena Fundraiser (Wickenburg Community Center) – doors at 5:30 PM – dinner, music, and auction fun supporting the arena.
- Art of the Cowgirl wraps its main week at Rancho Rio – last chance to catch the energy before the weekend ends.
Running now through March
- Double Take Exhibit (Wickenburg Art Center & Gallery) – on display through March – paired photography plus inspired artwork, all under one roof.
Sunday, March 1
- Weenies N’ Tinis (Flying E Ranch) – 12:00-3:00 PM – dachshunds, drinks, and a whole lot of laughs.
Monday, March 2
- Boyd Ranch Mule Days – kicks off Monday – a strong start to another big month in Wickenburg.
Quick Links
- Wickenburg Social Events Calendar – all upcoming community events in one place.
- Team Roping Hub – arenas, schedules, and where to rope (or watch) all season.
- Downtown Arena | Horns & Hooves Arena | Rancho Rio
