This event celebrates Wickenburg’s origins as a ranching & gold mining center in the days before Phoenix was established. The heritage event was founded 75 years ago, and today Gold Rush Days draws tens of thousands of visitors during the 3 ½ days of activities. Gold Rush Days most significant recognition is from the Library of Congress, "whereas Gold Rush Days is one of America’s Living Legacies."

Schedule:

Thursday, February 8, 2024

4:00 p.m: Family-fun Carnival with Brown's Amusements: Opening Night 160 N. Valentine Street
7:30 p.m: The Del E. Webb Center presents: The Texas Tenors "15th Anniversary Tour" 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road

Friday, February 9, 2024

9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Classic Car Show on Frontier Street
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Wickenburg Art Club Artisan Fair at Stone Park; Vendors at the Wickenburg Community Center 160 N. Valentine Street
9:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m: Family Fun Carnival with Brown's Amusements 160 N. Valentine Street
10:00 a.m: Opening Ceremonies on Frontier Street
11:00 a.m: Senior Pro Rodeo Slack at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena; free admission Friday 935 Constellation Road
11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Gold Panning near the Family Fun Carnival
7:30 p.m: The Del E. Webb Center presents: The Texas Tenors "15th Anniversary Tour" 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road

Saturday, February 10, 2024

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Wickenburg Art Club Artisan Fair at Stone Park; Vendors at the Wickenburg Community Center 160 N. Valentine Street
9:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m: Family Fun Carnival with Brown's Amusements 160 N. Valentine Street
9:00 a.m: Western Entertainment with Will Roberts on Frontier Street before the parade
10:00 a.m: Gold Rush Days Parade; theme: Our Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Gold Panning near the Family Fun Carnival
2:00 p.m: Senior Pro Rodeo at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena 935 Constellation Road
Rodeo Admission: Adults (ages 18+): $20 Seniors (ages 60+): $15 Students (ages 6-17): $10 Ages 5 & under get in free

Sunday, February 11, 2024

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Wickenburg Art Club Artisan Fair at Stone Park; Vendors at the Wickenburg Community Center 160 N. Valentine Street
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Family Fun Carnival with Brown's Amusements - 160 N. Valentine Street
10:00 a.m: Mucking and Drilling Contest near the Family Fun Carnival
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Gold Panning near the Family Fun Carnival
1:00 p.m: Championship Gold Panning Contest
2:00 p.m: Senior Pro Rodeo at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Arena 935 Constellation Road

Date: February 8 - 11, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Wickenburg, AZ 85390

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