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WICKENBURG’S OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE 5 Welcome 8 Visitor Center 10 Historic Downtown 11 Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts 14 Cowgirl Up! 16 Hassayampa River Preserve 18 Pickleball 19 The Desert in Bloom! 20 Wishing Well Park & the Hassayampa River Walk 22 Wickenburg Community Hospital 24 Map of Wickenburg 29 Wickenburg’s Wild West Run 30 Fiesta de Septiembre 31 St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 32 Wedding Expo 34 Team Roping 35 Hike Sophie’s Flat 36 Fly-In & Classic Car Show 'ARCIA ,ITTLE 2ED 3CHOOL (OUSE 40 Desert Caballeros Western Museum 41 Visit Yarnell 42 Henry Wickenburg’s House 44 Ain’t No Doubt!
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The Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is the first point of contact for anyone wanting to learn about all there is to see and do in the Wickenburg area. Phone calls, emails, website visits, social media hits and good, old-fashioned face-to-face visits are plentiful. In fact, for 2015 the Chamber reported answering 10,439 phone calls, greeting 30,002 visitors and responding to 6,493 mail inquiries. The Chamber’s website received 81,366 visits, and the Facebook page tallied 145,227. The
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tourism website was visited 41,579 times, and its Facebook page counted 213,120. The Chamber plays a key role in supporting and promoting Wickenburg area businesses and organizes many annual activities, attended by locals and visitors alike – Gold Rush Days, Fiesta de Septiembre, Bluegrass Festival and the Christmas Parade of Lights, to name a few. Meanwhile, the Visitor Center reaches out to those who would like to become more familiar with the charming little Western town of Wickenburg. Maps, shopping guides, lists of restaurants, local business directories, phone books and brochures for numerous things to do in the area are free for the taking. Whether in town for the afternoon or for the winter, the information and options are plentiful. And those who really love Wickenburg can also find a real estate guide!
Wickenburg Chamber Of Commerce 9LVLWRU &HQWHU 216 N. Frontier Street Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 (928) 684-5479 (800) 942-5242 info@wickenburgchamber.com www.outwickenburgway.com www.wickenburgchamber.com
The Visitor Center is open seven days a week October through May. On weekdays Chamber of Commerce activities are in full swing with volunteers and staff to greet visitors and answer questions. The volunteer desk is filled every day (except holidays) by a force of about 15 regular helpers, which means visitors are welcomed on Saturdays and Sundays as well (usually between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) during the winter months. Many of the volunteers have spent much or all of their lives in Wickenburg and can share a wealth of information with newcomers. Adding to the intrigue October through May, the 1900 6HULHV 6RXWKHUQ 3DFLÀ F 'URYHU &DERRVH MXVW D IHZ VWHSV from the Visitor Center, is open for tours on Fridays and 6DWXUGD\V IURP D P WR S P +LVWRULDQV -LP DQG -HDQQH Bansner have welcomed more than 10,000 curious railroad enthusiasts into the historic car, which is hooked to the A.T. and Santa Fe Railroad Engine No. 761, built in 1890.
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Looking for a way to visit Wickenburg and have a little fun? We’ve got a map for that! Start out at the corner of Yavapai and Frontier streets. Here, you’ll find the beautifully restored 1895 Santa Fe Railroad Depot, alongside a steam engine from 1890 and an intriguing red caboose from yesteryear. Step inside the depot for a look around and pick up a Walking Tour Guide. This helpful little pamphlet includes a map of historic downtown Wickenburg and 31 points of interest, all within easy walking distance of the depot. (Of course you can drive it as well.) Along the way, you’ll find attractions such as the old brick post office where settlers arrived on horseback to pick up mail. The building houses a dry cleaner and laundry service now, but it’s easy to see the original bricks and imagine the hitching rail out front. The old livery stable around the other side of the block was built in 1890 and today houses several businesses along Tegner Street. With the help of the guide, the discerning eye can still make out the angle of the building’s corners, which was transformed from livery stable to car dealership and gas station as times changed. You’re sure to meet lots of friendly faces inside the modern day shops and restaurants found all along the way as you enjoy your walking tour. Some other friendly faces are those of the painted bronzes along the sidewalks. These folks represent actual people in early Wickenburg. Start out with the school teacher near the depot. Having just stepped off the train in Wickenburg, she is looking down the street hoping to find her way to the school and the family she will be staying with as she takes on her new job. This is one of nine bronzes listed on the walking tour. The walking tour brochure is available in printed form at various businesses around town, as well as at the depot, which houses Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. It is online at www.outwickenburgway.com, or can be accessed on a smart phone or tablet by scanning the code to the right.
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Celebrating 15 years of world-class entertainment The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts schedules a wide variety of performances in the intimate, 600-seat venue every year from October through April. Now celebrating its 15th Anniversary Season, the Webb Center features diverse genres, including country, Broadway, theatre, dance, bluegrass, classical, jazz and folk music. Still to come in the 2015-16 Season is a new Phoenix Symphony’s pops program; and The Tenors, four soaring voices that thrill audiences with a signature blend of classical favorites. Country music fans will enjoy a rocking performance from the Charlie Daniels Band and “Always‌Patsy Cline,â€? a musical theater piece featuring 30 songs from Patsy’s song book. Kicking off Wickenburg’s Gold Rush Days celebration in )HEUXDU\ LV 1DVKYLOOH VWDU -R 'HH 0HVVLQD Headlining the Webb Center’s third annual Find Your Cen6SULQJ 6XPPHU
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Desert Caballeros Western Museum celebrates the West’s best women artists Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s annual Cowgirl Up! Art IURP WKH 2WKHU +DOI RI :HVWÂľ ,QYLWDWLRQDO ([KLELWLRQ 6DOH UXQV March 18 through May 8. Now in its 11th year, this has become one of the most important art shows for women artists, whose artwork captures the spirit and lifestyle of the American West. By generating over a half-million dollars in sales for its artists and doubling its town’s population with attendance, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s Cowgirl Up! invitational exhibition and sale has put Wickenburg on the map as a hot art destination – and not just in Arizona, but throughout the West. With 58 artists in this year’s show, you would have to travel to major art shows throughout the West to see the breadth and depth of what this event showcases—at one time—in one place. It’s this broader scope of works than are usually found at a Western art show that make this event so unique. “We have artists stretching beyond traditional Western art to embrace the West’s unique lifestyle and spirit,â€? says Museum Executive Director, Sandra Harris. Cowgirl Up! Patron Package all-inclusive opening weekend tick-
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Flock to it By Patti Slattery As drivers cross the Hassayampa bridge from Highway 60 into Wickenburg, the riverbed is dry as dust – or sand. But our “upside-down” Hassayampa River makes a beautiful appearance three miles south of town at the Hassayampa River Preserve. There, it slowly meanders through grassy banks and groves of cottonwood and willow trees, helping one forget they’re in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. And deeper into the preserve are shaded walking paths and the chance to see nature up close. The preserve was created in 1987 to protect the trees and critters that abide along the banks of the river. In addition to a large variety of animals, there are more than 280 species of birds that flock to the preserve as a lush retreat. The preserve is a cool reprieve, especially in morning hours. Once a visitor begins along one of the trails, toward the river or around Palm Lake, the temperature feels noticeably Photo by Patti Slattery
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cooler, thanks to dense foliage, tall trees that shade the walking paths and nearby water. In addition to providing walking and hiking opportunities, the preserve offers a variety of programs, including educational bird walks led by master birders and fun projects for little enthusiasts. One such program is Nature Rangers, a monthly event where children can come to the preserve and learn about nature with hands-on projects, taught by fun and insightful volunteers. For those who enjoy a bit of history, the beginnings of the river preserve are as intriguing as the preserve itself. In the late 1800s the property was known as the Brill Ranch, and believed to be the location of the first fruit orchard in Arizona. In 1913 it became “The Garden of Allah,� Wickenburg’s first dude ranch, named after a book popular during that time. It was also a train station – a flag stop – meaning the train only stopped at if a flag was put in
place to let the engineer know if someone was coming or going. In the early 1930s, the property was purchased by AlGHQ 7KRPDV RI WKH 4XDNHU 2DWV FRPSDQ\ DQG HYROYHG into the Lazy R.C. Ranch for several years before it became a trailer park in the 1960s. In 1986, the Nature Conservancy discovered the property and realized its biological value. After a year of cleaning the land up and building trails, the river preserve was open to the public. Today, the river preserve has developed exciting programs for older children and adults in partnership with the Town of Wickenburg, the Bureau of Land Management and Maricopa County Parks. More than a reprieve, the Hassayampa River Preserve is a valuable get-away, offering young and old a place to gather, to learn, meet friendly neighbors and rejuvenate. For more information, contact the preserve at (928) 684-2772. Volunteering is encouraged and welcomed.
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Wishing Well Park & the . . . The Wishing Well has been a local favorite since it was constructed 75 years ago next to the Hassayampa River bridge – the main route into Wickenburg. After the highway was rerouted to make way for a roundabout and bypass, the well became the site of a small town park adjacent to the Hassayampa River Walk. Shaded and surrounded by grass, the Wishing Well is also the site of several interpretive signs detailing Wickenburg’s FXOWXUDO KLVWRU\ DV ZHOO DV WKH RIÀFLDO YHUVLRQ RI WKH +DVVD\ampa Legend (left). More history is chronicled on signage on the opposite end of the river walk. The Town of Wickenburg and local volunteer groups continue to add landscaping and other aesthetic features to this charming attraction located on the edge of downtown.
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bridge that was retired when progress brought a new bridge and roundabout to town. The bridge was kept intact because it was found to be structurally sound. Through a combination of grants and partnerships, the walkway was recently completely revamped and aesthetic features were added. The walk begins at Wishing Well Park, off Kerkes Street across from the downtown roundabout. It is complete with an attractive wrought iron fence that overlooks the river. The surface of the bridge is covered with decorative asphalt with 199 horse hoof prints stamped into it. The walk is lined with benches for relaxing, and decorative lighting. It also features electrical outlets for vendor booths during special events. An added bonus of the walk is that it provides a pedestrian pathway under Hwy. 60. The path leads through stairways and ends just west of McDonald’s. On any given day – especially when rain causes the usually dry river to run – visitors utilize the river walk to take an evening stroll, meet friends or just see the sights. Many JD]H RYHU WKH EULGJH WR FDWFK RQH RI :LFNHQEXUJ·V PDJQLÀcent sunsets, or to soak up the peace and tranquility that the small, desert town provides, and there will be more upcoming events that bring people to the bridge. Whatever the sight, visitors are sure to return home glad they took the time to venture along the Hassayampa River Walk, out Wickenburg way.
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ter, serving as the base hospital for surrounding areas. The hospital offers extensive diagnostic services with state-of-theart technology. The 19-bed acute care unit provides a 24-hour comprehensive medical delivery system of care along with inpatient rehabilitation services for those needing transitional therapy from hospital to home. Opening this summer, is a 10,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic center which will provide medical procedures such as orthopedic, gynecological and eye surgeries, biopsies, skin grafts and other diagnostic and specialty procedures close to home near vital support systems. Health and wellness continues to be top priority for Wickenburg Community Hospital. Visit www.wickhosp.com to OHDUQ PRUH DERXW WKH ÀWQHVV FHQWHU ODVHU FHQWHU LQIXVLRQ FHQter and foundation fundraising projects. To schedule a clinic appointment call (928) 668-1833. Wickenburg Community Hospital is located at 520 Rose Lane and can be reached by calling (928) 684-5421.
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resort courses in the state and among the top 100 in the country. ,WV PDJQLÀ FHQWO\ PDQLFXUHG OD\RXW VWUHWFKHV \DUGV from the back tees – with other options listed at 6,626 and 6,277 yards. The par-72 course is located at the base of the Vulture Mountains. Not quite as risky as Wickenburg Country Club in regards to lofting shots into the desert, Los Caballeros’ biggest challenge to the average golfer is distance. Oh, there are some strategically placed sand traps and water features along the course that can snag even the most accurate of shots. Impressive high-value homes scattered along the course are owned by members of the resort who frequent the club and its other amenities. And then there are the guests of the ranch, ZKHUH KRUVHEDFN ULGLQJ DQG DXWKHQWLF :HVWHUQ FDPSÀ UH FRRN outs – along with singing cowboys – provide unique entertainment. Like Wickenburg Country Club, Los Caballeros is a semi-private facility. Public play is encouraged but members and guests of the ranch are given priority on tee times. A restaurant and lounge is located in the clubhouse for golfers who want to grab D ELWH EHIRUH WKH À UVW WHH RU UHOD[ DIWHU DQ HQMR\DEOH URXQG
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– Continued from page 27 in the developing Shea Homes Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch residential subdivision. The golf course was actually installed seven years before home sites were created at the 2,200-acre development on the northwest end of the Town of Wickenburg limits. Play on the course was by invitation only during those seven years, and then it opened to the public in February 2015. The par-71 course stretches throughout the subdivision over 7,050 yards (from the back tees) and offers spectacular views of the desert surrounding Wickenburg – including views of the community’s landmark Vulture Peak. Similar to Los Caballeros in distance, Wickenburg Ranch also provides a pleasurable experience for the average golfer – with only an occasional lost ball in the well-landscape surrounding desert. The fairways and greens have received rave reYLHZV LQ LWV À UVW \HDU ZKHQ PRUH WKDQ homes were sold to kick off the planned 3,000-home development. The popularity
and highly marketed golf course attracted PRUH WKDQ JROIHUV LQ LWV À UVW VHYHQ months of operation, when tee times had to be scheduled 15 to 30 days in advance. To assure a pleasant experience, tee times were spaced at 12-minute intervals to avoid crowded conditions on the course. The newest completed project at the Shea Homes Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch subdivision is the Tour Center, where sales RIÀ FHV DUH MRLQHG E\ WKH QHZ SUR VKRS DQG the new Jake’s Spoon restaurant. Construction is already under way for the full clubhouse, where several restaurants and other services will be offered to the membership and the public. To arrange for a three-day golf outing at all three locations, call the individual pro shops to see how the back-to-back rounds might be possible. Call Wickenburg Country Club at (928) 684-2011, Los Caballeros Golf Club at (928) 684-2704 and Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club at (928) 668-5535.
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Wickenburg’s Wild West Run It’s as much fun as it is run. Each spring, Champions for Wickenburg Youth hosts a 5k, 10k DQG PDUDWKRQ DV D EHQHÀ W IRU YDULRXV \RXWK DFWLYLWLHV LQ WKH community. $ :HVWHUQ WKHPH FRVWXPH FRQWHVW À QLVK OLQH JDPHV DQG YHQ dors are all part of the fun. More serious runners, rest assured, WLPLQJ FKLSV ZDWHU À UVW DLG stations and refueling snacks are included. The 2016 Wickenburg’s Wild West Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 9. The VWDUW À QLVK OLQH LV DW 6XQVHW Park, on the west edge of town near the airport. For more information, visit www. wickenburgswildwestrun. com or search for it on Facebook. To register visit www. Rockin’ U Photography active.com. Cowboy boots and 10-gallon hats are optional.
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Folklorico dancers and a salsa contest fill the senses at Fiesta de Septiembre.
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Celebrate Wickenburg’s Hispanic pioneer heritage during Fiesta de Septiembre – Sept. 3, 2016. Activities include a Latin band, mariachi music, and folklorico dancers. An outdoor mercado, food and beverage booths and a kids zone give everyone in the family something to sink their teeth into. The locals look forward to Fiesta de Septiembre contests, and spend many hours coming up with their best
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recipes for salsa, margaritas and guacamole. Everyone lines up to savor WKH Á DYRUV DQG FDVW WKHLU YRWHV A special interpretive area gives attendees an opportunity to learn about early Wickenburg families through stories “cuentos” and through photographs. The Fiesta is held annually at the Community Center. Admission is only $5 for adults. Anyone under the age of 21 gets in freee.
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church By Patti Slattery While visiting downtown Wickenburg, take a minute to appreciate the beauty of the rich-red brick church on the corner of Yavapai and Tegner streets. The tower, covered by green vines, climbs 40 feet against an often cobalt sky, crowned with a simple, white cross. It is St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. The present building was completed in 1957, but the origi-
nal church was an adobe structure built by Franciscan Friars in 1902, at the site of the present parish hall. The large, stained glass front doors display four colorful panels – each depicting a priest that brought God’s word to Arizona. Monsignor George Highberger has been pastor since 2005, and welcomes all, both members and visitors, who are seeking a friendly place of worship. For more information, call (928) 684-2096. For a directory of churches in the area visit www.wickenburgchamber.com.
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Get Hitched Wickenburg is a wonderful wedding destination. Hundreds of days of perfect weather, desert backdrops and heaven-sent sunsets... And now, the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping with all the deWDLOV 7KH À UVW DQQXDO :LFNHQEXUJ Wedding Expo will kick off on April 30, 2016, at the Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St. Wedding couples and their families are invited to peruse sponsors and vendors including photographers, videographers, caWHUHUV à RULVWV EDNHUV YHQXH RZQ ers, entertainment providers and
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Now 110 years old, Garcia Little Red School House is an immaculately preserved cornerstone in Wickenburg history.
Garcia Little Red School House By Patti Slattery The town of Wickenburg is steeped in history, and for visitors curious about schooldays of times past, Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse is the place to see. Located in front of the Bashas’ plaza at 245 N. Tegner St., the schoolhouse has been standing at the site since 1905. The original building was an old mining shack that was taken apart and relocated from the Vulture Mine in 1895 by a horse and wagon, when Wickenburg resident Ygnacio Garcia donated the SLHFH RI ODQG IRU WKH WRZQ·V ÀUVW VFKRRO The old mining shack was said to be drafty and full of – of all things – rodents, but was actually used for 10 years. Eventually, the number of school children outgrew the old shack, so the town raised $1,600 and constructed the quaint, manicured piece of Americana presently standing. Garcia schoolhouse has retired from its usefulness as a schoolhouse and is now home of the Wickenburg Children’s cultural Organization (WCO), offering piano, viola and violin lessons for children (and the occasional adult). In addition, it is an historic site where one can see desks, books and a variety of other antique items used during that time period, plus many photographs and yearbooks of children who attended the school. Kathy Kelley, who has been faithfully keeping the history of the schoolhouse for the last eight years, enjoys greeting visitors Pg 38
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... a look back through time its immaculate condition. That is because Ines Saenz comes in faithfully to keep the interior spotless. She has been doing this for many years. Besides housing historic artifacts, offering music lessons and welcoming visitors from around the world, the schoolhouse also functions as a place to be for exciting events year around. Oktoberfest will be held from 3 - 6 p.m Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. With a live band, brats, homemade sauerkraut and beer (also soda and hotdogs). Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. To take a virtual tour visit http:// www.wco.org or scan the QR code at right. The school house is open to the public, and host to community activities.
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The Desert Caballeros Western Museum in the center of Wickenburg re-creates the past with art, cowboy memorabilia, miniatures and lifesize displays.
Visitors’ Favorite! By Jeanie Williams The Desert Caballeros Western Museum in the center of Wickenburg is known as the “must see� attraction for visitors. Easily found, the museum consists of the buildings that are the backdrop for the beautiful bronze on the corner of Tegner Street and Wickenburg Way. To enter the museum, go one block south of Tegner to Frontier Street, where parking is plentiful. Before stepping inside, take a moment to admire the historic stagecoach and horses encased in glass near the entrance. Museum staff and volunteers await with recommendations on touring the buildings. The upstairs features an extensive, outstanding art collection, including famous bronzes and paintings by Charles Russell and Frederic Remington and other legendary Western artists. The gallery includes photographs from the cowboy life as well as modern Western and Native American art. The display also features three beautiful saddles created by Wickenburg’s own craftsmen Bruce Meier, Karen Lamontagne and Carson Thomas and a life-size bronze calf and colt by Cynthia Rigden. Dude ranch memorabilia is plentiful, as are the stories that go along with it. While wandering the galleries, be sure to take along a set of headphones and the audio tour playDestination Wickenburg
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Henry Wickenburg’s historic home restored By Patti Slattery The Wickenburg of today is an enchanting little town that has managed to hold on to its Western roots while evolving into a center for the arts and a destination for many. It is a mix of ropers, artists and visitors from across the country, and world, many of whom call Wickenburg home for six or so months out of the year. It also provides a safe and wholesome environment for the 7,500 adults and children who call Wickenburg home year-round. If founding father Henry Wickenburg could see his town today, he would undoubtedly be pleased. After all, it was he who began the town by donating 160 acres deeded to him by our 19th president, Rutherford B. Hayes. In addition to providing the land to establish the town, the German immigrant granted the railroad an easement so tracks could be laid, was a judge, a postmaster, a census taker, and sat on the school board. In addition, he was a member of the Seventh Territorial Legislature for Arizona.
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