76th Annual Gold Rush Days

February 13-16, 2025

Schedule of Events

  • Ticket Information

    RODEO TICKETS

    Tickets can be purchased for both rodeo performances on Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16.  All tickets sold are general admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 11am and the rodeo begins at 2 p.m. on both days.


    Get your tickets in one of three ways:

    • Online at Eventbrite.com
    • In-person at the Wickenburg Visitor Center (216 N. Frontier Street)
    • At the gate on the days of the event (note: it will be cash only at the gate)

    Rodeo Ticket Prices:

    • Adults: $15 (ages 18+)
    • Seniors: $10 (ages 60+)
    • Students: $5 (ages 6-17)
    • Children ages 5 and under get in free.

    RODEO REFUND POLICY

    No refunds are available for rodeo tickets. This event is a rain-or-shine event.


    CARNIVAL TICKETS

    A limited number of discounted pre-sale carnival tickets are available at the Wickenburg Chamber & Visitor Center. After the pre-sale tickets sell out, tickets can be purchased for regular price at the carnival.


    DEL E. WEBB CENTER TICKETS

    Tickets for the Del E. Webb Center performances during Gold Rush Days can be purchased online at dewpac.org or by calling the Webb Center Box Office at 928-684-6624.

  • Event Location Information

    OPENING CEREMONY

    The opening ceremony takes place on Frontier Street in front of the Wickenburg Chamber & Visitor Center (216 N. Frontier Street).


    MAIN FESTIVAL GROUNDS

    The carnival and artisan fair takes place in downtown Wickenburg at the Wickenburg Community Center (160 N. Valentine Street) and the Wickenburg Public Library (164 E. Apache Street).


    RODEO ARENA

    The rodeo is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena (935 Constellation Road). The arena is located less than two miles from downtown Wickenburg. Limited covered grandstand seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees may bring lawn chairs to view the rodeo.

  • Vendor Information

    Interested in becoming a vendor at the annual Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg? Vendor applicants can call the Chamber at (928) 684-5479. All contracts and insurance information needs to be turned in by Januray 31st.


    Returning vendors receive priority booking and spaces. We receive hundreds of vendor inquiries each year.


    Thank you for your interest in Gold Rush Days!

  • Rodeo FAQ

    RODEO ARENA

    The rodeo is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena (935 Constellation Road). The arena is located less than two miles from downtown Wickenburg. 


    Parking at the rodeo is free, and shuttles will be available to transport attendees to and from the entry gate at no extra cost. Handicap parking is also available; volunteers will be on-site to direct attendees to the appropriate parking places.


    RODEO SCHEDULE

    Friday, February 14, 11 a.m.: Slack Rodeo

    Saturday, February 15 & Sunday, February 16, 2 p.m.: Main Rodeo Performance


    "Slack" refers to overflow contestants. When the number of contestants allowed in the main rodeo performances has been reached, overflow contestants compete during the slack rodeo. Slack is held on Friday during Gold Rush Days and admission is free on Friday. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the slack rodeo begins at 11 a.m. on Friday.


    The main rodeo performance takes place on Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16. Gates open at noon and the rodeo begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.