Annual Events

Annual Events

Discover the excitement of our community through these cherished annual events produced by the Wickenburg Chamber.

SEPTEMBER 2024

35th Annual Fiesta de Septiembre

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023, 11 AM to 5 PM

WICKENBURG COMMUNITY CENTER, 160 N. VALENTINE STREET, WICKENBURG, AZ

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is once again the proud producer of Fiesta de Septiembre in historic downtown Wickenburg, Arizona. The colorful event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fiesta de Septiembre is held each year to celebrate Wickenburg's early Hispanic pioneers and their heritage. Learn about early families through cuentos, or stories, and photographs. Enjoy music from Mariachi Azteca De Oro and Barrio Latino, and enjoy performances by colorful folklórico dancers. An outdoor mercado, food and beverage booths and Kids Zona are also on site. Celebrate with us at the Wickenburg Community Center!

Contests including a salsa contest, guacamole contest, and a margarita contest will also take place. Try delicious samples from several contestants and vote for your favorite to win the coveted People's Choice Award!

FIESTA DE SEPTIEMBRE CONTESTS

May the tastiest, most creative entries win! Get crafty and make the most festive wreath, or put your best recipes to the test in the salsa, guacamole, and margarita contests.

FIESTA DE SEPTIEMBRE VENDORS

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at Fiesta de Septiembre, please reach out to our vendor coordinator at info@wickenburgchamber.com.


OCTOBER 2024

25th Annual High Desert Golf Classic

DATE TBD, OCTOBER 2024

 The 25th Annual High Desert Golf Classic is a four-person, 18-hole scramble with a reverse shotgun start at 9:00am. Register your team or as an individual.

After the fun out on the course, join us for the awards luncheon!

Become a tee box sponsor and advertise your business for only $75! Your company name will be placed on a sign and displayed at one of the 18 holes along the course.

Generate excitement for your business by donating a silent auction prize. The silent auction will take place during the awards luncheon. If you would like to donate a prize, download and fill out the donation form.

Thank you to our golf sponsors:


NOVEMBER 2024

45th Annual Wickenburg Bluegrass Festival

NOVEMBER 8-10, 2024

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The Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival is produced by the Wickenburg Chamber  of Commerce, and is one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest. The festival is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena, (935 Constellation Road) less than two miles from historic downtown Wickenburg.

Limited covered grandstand seating is available. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Pets are prohibited with the exception of service dogs.

Organizers prohibit bringing in alcoholic beverages, food, and coolers, but attendees are encouraged to enjoy the beer booth and food vendors that will be on site.

FEATURED BANDS
Three featured bands will be jamming all three days of the festival. Our featured bands will be announced at a later date.

TICKETS

Tickets will be available at a later date. Get tickets in one of three ways: online at Eventbrite.com, at the Wickenburg Visitor Center (216 N. Frontier Street), or at the gate at the festival. Please note: it will be cash only at the gate. We hope to see you in November!

CONTESTANTS

Contestants will compete for prizes and cash awards. Some of the categories bring Championship designation, such as Open Fiddle, Mandolin, Flat Pick Guitar, and Banjo.

 CAMPING

Limited reserved self-contained RV and tent camping is arranged through the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. Camping reservation forms will be available at a later date.

VENDORS

The vendor application will be available at a later date.

 DECEMBER 2024

30th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights

  FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024, 6:30 PM

The annual Christmas Parade of Lights is back for its 30th year and will be bringing holiday cheer to Wickenburg! Parade entry forms will be available at a later date.


The Parade of Lights is a free, family-fun event. After the parade, children have the opportunity to meet and take photos with Santa by the train on Frontier Street. Maverik gas station will be providing delicious hot chocolate and cookies for all to enjoy!


This glittering holiday event is produced by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Town of Wickenburg.


Visitors are encouraged to shop and eat with local businesses before or after the event. We also encourage visitors to drive through neighborhoods to see the festive Christmas light displays that adorn local homes each year.


Bring Christmas Home from Wickenburg!

PARADE ROUTE AND INFORMATION

Bring your chairs and blankets! The official parade map will be available at a later date.


FEBRUARY 2025

76th Annual Gold Rush Days & Senior Pro Rodeo

FEBRUARY 14-16, 2025

 This event celebrates Wickenburg’s origins as a ranching & gold mining center in the days before Phoenix was established. The heritage event was founded 76 years ago, and today Gold Rush Days draws tens of thousands of visitors during the three-and-a-half days of activities. Gold Rush Days most significant recognition is from the Library of Congress, “whereas Gold Rush Days is one of America’s Local Legacies.” The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the proud producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.

The event features a family-fun carnival, senior pro rodeo, artisans' fair, parade, classic car show, gold panning, and much more.
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