Gold Rush Days and Senior Pro Rodeo

02/14/2024

Announcing our vendor winners 🥳

Community Center, Arts & Crafts Vendors
1st Place: D'Manos
2nd Place: Three River Gourmet
3rd Place: Yippee Ki-Yah Creations

Community Center, Commercial Vendors
1st: Tinzie Realty
2nd: Veteran's Info Booth
3rd: Happy Trails Adventure Company

Community Center, Food Vendors
1st: Chuck Wagon Old Fashioned Soda
2nd: Kabobski
3rd: Riley's Spice of Life

Rodeo Vendors
Food, 1st Place: Joe Roaster
Arts & Crafts, 1st Place: Ranch Horseshoe Art
Commercial, 1st Place: Quality Bumper

Best of Show, Arts & Crafts/Commercial: Indian Creek
Best of Show, Food: Funnel Cake West

Thank you to our fabulous vendors for joining us over the weekend!

02/13/2024

The 75th Annual Gold Rush Days has officially come and gone! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made Gold Rush Days unforgettable.

📸: Richard Johnson / The Wickenburg Sun; RoxyAnn.Photography

We would like to thank our presenting sponsors Crescent Crown Distributing, Wickenburg Ranch: A Trilogy Resort Community, the Wellik Foundation, and the Town of Wickenburg. Additionally, we would like to thank: Arizona Real Country 96.3 KSWG, Arizona Public Service, Stotz Equipment - Buckeye, U-Haul Wickenburg, CENTURY 21 Arizona West, Jones Auto Center, NRS, Rovey Farming, Cox Communications, Western Laundry, UMB Bank, Yavapai Bottle Gas, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, Wissota Chophouse, Wickenburg Mobil, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Circle K #1286, Big O Tires, The Wickenburg Sun, Life Line Ambulance, UMB Bank, Yavapai Bottle Gas, and Freeport McMoRan. Thank you to Honeycutt Rodeo for joining us as our rodeo contractor once again.

This event would not be possible without the support of hundreds of volunteers who donate their time to every piece of this event. From those in the Visitor Center to those who helped organize the classic car show, parade, gold panning, mucking and drilling, vendors, and more: your support does not go unnoticed, and we deeply appreciate your time and dedication to this event.

Last but certainly not least, we want to highlight the Friends of Gold Rush Days. The Friends of Gold Rush Days are businesses and individuals who have contributed financial assistance or materials and labor to the Chamber for this celebration. Thank you to our partners: Joe Garcia Familia, Johnson’s Lumber, Wickenburg Art Club, Wickenburg Rotary Club, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Southern Yavapai Search & Rescue, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Arizona Department of Transportation, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Cliff & Nancy Pollay, NRS, Randy’s Automotive, Sunshine Plaza, Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic, Wickenburg Unified School District, Wickenburg Christian Academy, Double J Court Self Storage, Outlaw Portable Toilet Services, National Bank of Arizona, Duane Middleton, Daisy, Daniel, and Madi from Wickenburg High School, Jayden and Oakley from Vulture Peak Middle School, Freedom Express, Happy Trails Adventure Company, Luxury Gold Mine, APS, Tractor Supply, Stewart Hardware, Zena Lift, KP Drilling, and the Town of Wickenburg.

Mark your calendars for the 76th Annual Gold Rush Days: February 14-16, 2025. ❤️

02/11/2024

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02/11/2024

It’s the fun-filled final day of the 75th Annual Gold Rush Days celebration! Get out there and enjoy that Arizona sunshine! ☀️

02/10/2024

Announcing the Gold Rush Days Parade winners with Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 2024 Board President, Kathy Clark 🥳

Large Horse Unit: Glendale Desert Riders
Small Horse Unit: Shotguns & Showgirls Horse Group
Animal Drawn Entry: Wild Ones Horse Group
Automobile Convoy: Sun Country Corvette Club
Individual Automobile: 1906 Ford - William Puser
Historical Entry: Wickenburg Garter Girls & Posse
Church Entry: Potter's House Church
Commercial Entry: U-Haul
Unique Entry: Arizona Cyclekart Club
Guest Ranch Entry: Flying E Ranch
Western Entry: Wickenburg Ranch Mustangs Dance Line
Wickenburg Business Entry: Tx Hay & Feed Company
Royalty Division: Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty
Adult Color Guard: American Legion Post 114
Best Theme Entry: Little Stepps Mini Horses & Wagon

Thank you to all the wonderful entries that joined us this year!

02/10/2024

Another wonderful Gold Rush Days parade! 😄👏 We had nearly 90 fabulous entries join us this year. Thank you to all who watched and participated! 🥳

02/10/2024

It’s parade day! 👏 The annual Gold Rush Days parade begins this morning at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs!

Check out the interactive Google map here: https://bit.ly/48GEHuu

02/09/2024

🥳🎉

The Artisan's Fair begins today! Stop by & support our artists & explore all handmade goods. See you there! 🤠

02/09/2024

The 75th Annual Gold Rush Days begins TODAY, Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m.! 🥳 Come join us on Frontier Street for the opening ceremony, and don't forget to check out the classic car show! 🚘

02/08/2024

PRE-SALE CARNIVAL TICKETS: SOLD OUT 📣🎡

The discounted pre-sale carnival tickets have officially sold out as of 2/8/24. Tickets may still be purchased at the carnival.

Rodeo tickets are still available at the Wickenburg Visitor Center and online at wickenburgchamber.com; rodeo tickets can also be purchased at the rodeo with cash only.

02/08/2024

SPONSOR SHOUT-OUT 📣

Hats off to our incredible Gold Rush Days sponsors! 🤠✨ Thank you for making Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg possible. Your support fuels this beloved community tradition.

Rain or shine, we're ready for some fun out Wickenburg way! 🥳

02/07/2024

After the rain comes the rainbow! 🌈 We’re gearing up for the weekend 🎡🥳

📸: Mike Wallace

02/06/2024

Gold Rush Days isn't just about the gold; it's about grit. 75 years of tradition, rain or shine, we're celebrating Wickenburg's heritage ✨

02/05/2024

Only a few days to go until the 75th Annual Gold Rush Days & Senior Pro Rodeo: February 9-11, 2024! 🤠 Here is the important information to get your weekend planning started.

Access the interactive Google event map here: https://bit.ly/48GEHuu

Need additional information? Check out the 75th Annual Gold Rush Days event page or visit wickenburgchamber.com/annual-events.

02/01/2024

Who's ready for the annual Gold Rush Days parade? Join us on Saturday, February 10 at 10 a.m. for one of the biggest parades in Arizona!

Access the interactive Google map online here: https://bit.ly/48GEHuu

Bring your lawn chairs!

01/31/2024

Reminder: TODAY is the deadline to submit your parade entry forms!

The Gold Rush Days parade entry deadline is almost upon us! Don't miss out on being part of this very special milestone celebration. ✨

Parade entry forms can be found online at wickenburgchamber.com or at the Wickenburg Chamber office (216 N. Frontier Street). The deadline to enter is January 31.

01/25/2024

Check out the official Gold Rush Days schedule and plan your weekend out Wickenburg way! 📣

01/24/2024

The Gold Rush Days parade entry deadline is almost upon us! Don't miss out on being part of this very special milestone celebration. ✨

Parade entry forms can be found online at wickenburgchamber.com or at the Wickenburg Chamber office (216 N. Frontier Street). The deadline to enter is January 31.