Gold Rush Days officially begins on Friday, February 14 at 10 a.m. on Frontier Street in front of the Wickenburg Chamber & Visitor Center (216 N. Frontier Street). Gold Rush Days officials and stuntman Will Roberts will be kicking off the event.
Friday, February 14 is the only day to see beautiful classic cars on Frontier Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car show is limited to the first 75 cars to arrive. Entry begins at 7am
The annual Artisans' Fair is organized by the Wickenburg Art Club featuring local and visiting artists specializing in various mediums. See over one hundred talented artists around the Wickenburg Public Library (164 E. Apache Street).
Presale tickets are available now at the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center for $35. The family-fun carnival with Brown's Amusements opens on Thursday, February 13 at 4 p.m. With their Buddy Day (buy one wristband get the 2nd half off, at the carnival) Friday and Saturday, catch the carnival all day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Sunday, enjoy rides from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Each year, the annual Gold Rush Days parade draws thousands of spectators near and far. Over 75 entries dazzle us each year, featuring local businesses and dozens of horses within each division. Our theme this year is "Spur of the Moment". The parade will be at 10am on Saturday Feb. 15, 2025. The parade route can be seen above along with applications.
The Senior Pro Rodeo is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena (935 Constellation Road) located less than two miles from downtown Wickenburg. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com, at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center or at the Rodeo
Located at the Wickenburg Community Center, we will be having free stage on Saturday and Sunday. Anyone intersted in performing please email Callie Raines at craines@wickenburgchamber.com to get on the schedule.
Friday from 11am to 5pm Saturday from 11 am to 5pm
Sunday from 11 am to 4pm
Gold Panning Championship will be help at 1pm on Sunday February 16, 2025.
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Sunday Only at 10am
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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:
Rodeo Ticket Prices:
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.
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.
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 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.
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