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Welcome to Wickenburg! “Wickenburg� Even the sound of it is Western. Don’t you agree? This historic Western town is actually named after its founding father, Henry Wickenburg, who discovered gold in the area in the mid-1800s. Arizona’s richest gold mine prompted a town on the Hassayampa River which soon included a railroad, and bustling business community, as well as cattle ranches and other agriculture – and later dude ranches. Present-day Wickenburg has all the modern amenities, a booming retirement population and vibrant local economy. At the same time, Wickenburg celebrates its roots with annual events, and
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ful little town nestled in the desert. To learn more contact the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, (928) 684-5479, www.visitwickenburg.com
TAKE A RIDE. A fantastic line-up of events is just around the corner. Join us out Wickenburg way! 70th Annual Gold Rush Days & Rodeo – February 8-11, 2018
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An historic steam engine and caboose grace Frontier Street, along with the historic railroad depot (below).
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Feb. 9 - 11 70th Annual Gold Rush Days Feb. 10 Gold Rush Parade (Downtown) March 3 Downtown Concert Series (Stone Park) March 17 Guys Who Grill (Community Center) April 7 Downtown Concert Series (Stone Park) April 14 Wickenburg’s Wild West Run Sunset Park
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Wickenburg’s Wild West Run 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, 1-mile kids fun run Giddy-on-up to the 6th Annual Wickenburg’s Wild West Run on Saturday, April 14. Cinch up your shoes, secure your hat, and come run (or walk!) through Arizona’s most western town. Following an out-and-back course beginning at Sunset Park (3020 W. Wickenburg Way,) the race takes a gradually descending path east until reaching the 5k turnaround. Heading south and with the majestic Vulture Peak in the distance, 10k and halfmarathon runners face a gradual climb in elevation until reaching their respective turnaround points. The 10k participants turn around just beyond Wickenburg’s Los Caballeros Golf Course, while halfmarathoners continue through Wickenburg’s scenic terrain for another 3.45 miles before turning back. Having gradually ascended above the town, participants get a picturesque view of Wickenburg. You ZRQ¡W ÀQG D PRUH EHDXWLIXO UXQ LQ DOO RI $UL]RQD Wickenburg’s Wild West Run is for all ages and abilities. The only requireEnjoy your run! And yes! You can run in your ment is to have a great time while raising funds for local youth programs. spurs; just don’t squat!
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The West Valley’s Premier Performing Arts Center The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg schedules a wide variety of performances in the intimate, 600-seat venue from November through March. The Webb Center features diverse genres, including: country, bluegrass, classical, folk music, dance, comedy, and a new “Family Fun Series.â€? February welcomes the return of the hilarious 3 Redneck Tenors during Wickenburg’s Gold Rush Days. Next will be National Geographic Live Stranger in a Strange Land with speaker Jodi Cobb, as well as the Webb Center’s ďŹ fth annual Find Your Center Gala on February 17, featuring pianists Alpin Hong and Michael Kaeshammer. This premiere event promises over 100 silent auction items, delicious hors d’oeuvres and a spectacular concert with proceeds beneďŹ ting the organization’s many programs. Continuing in February will be roots jazz and country swing from the Bumper Jacksons band, and The TEN Tenors from Australia with their newest show Wish You Were Here. Completing the season in March will be an exhilarating evening of Taiko drumming with Yamato, country showman Neal McCoy, The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, a celebration of Beatles’ hits with Classic Albums Live Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, doo-wop quartet Human Nature,
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Go on the Walking Tour of Wickenburg.. Grab a bite to eat and shop along the way! Starting out at the corner of Yavapai and Frontier street. 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 shops full of items
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Vulture Mine is still producing, through modern mining techniques. Vulture City over the years had fallen into varying stages of disrepair. Fortunately for tourists and history buffs, the historic city has been lovingly repaired using most of the original materials. As the work proceeds, visitors are welcome and encouraged to see for themselves the various arWLIDFWV DQG EXLOGLQJV ZKLFK UHà HFW FORVH WR D FHQWXU\ RI RFFXSDQF\ 6HOI WRXUV DQG JXLGHG WRXUV are now available at Vulture City. Visitors will be allowed to wander and browse through yesteryear –– a gas station, a priYDWH UHVLGHQFH D EODFNVPLWK VKRS WKH SRVW RIÀ FH DVVD\DHUV RIÀ FH YDXOW JXDUG KHDGTXDUWHUV EURWKHO EXQNKRXVH NLWFKHQ GLQLQJ KDOO GDQFH KDOO DQG EDU 2QH RI WKH PRVW LQWHUHVWLQJ IHDWXUHV is Henry Wickenburg’s rock house. Just outside the front door stands an ironwood tree believed to have served justice for at least 18 thieves, rapists and murderers. Guided tours are held at 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays for $15 per person. Participants are asked to arrive by 9:30 a.m. Self tours are $10 per person and run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Cash only. To reach Vulture City turn south off US 60 at Vulture Mine Road in Wickenburg. Continue for 12 miles to the mine entrance. Vulture City is available for private parties and weddings. For more information contact Roger Berg (425) 443-0001.
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chosen north of town on the Hassayampa River. That first celebration occurred on a rainy day in January when nearly 100 people found gold and enjoyed the rodeo, making a successful event. Two years later the date was moved to the second full weekend in February where it remains to this day. A parade and gold mining contests were added, along with the Saddle Club barbeque, and the location was moved to downtown Wickenburg. By the mid-1960s, the carnival, melodrama and arts and crafts show were
The rodeo is one of many popular events in the annual heritage festival for Wickenburg known as Gold Rush Days, a celebration of the ranching and mining traditions of the historic western town.
added to the festivities, and the event grew to become a full three-day weekend of activities. Gold Rush Days organizers estimate that between 50-60,000 people come to enjoy Wickenburg during those days. Most of the planning and execution of the events is handled by a small group of volunteers, the chamber staff team and board of directors as well as town of Wickenburg employees. The weekend kicks off with opening ceremonies on Frontier Street Friday at 8 a.m. Brown’s carnival opens Thursday night at 5 p.m. A car show, huge craft fair and art show are also part of the entertainment. The Senior Pro Rodeo runs all weekend at the Everett Bowman Arena, and you won’t want to miss the always popular old-tyme mellodrama each evening at the historic Saguaro Theatre in downtown Wickenburg. Tickets can be purchased at the chamber office on Frontier Street. The famous Gold Rush Days parade has become a favorite event around the state of Arizona, with many participants submitting their entries a year in advance to secure their spot. Attendees are sure to be delighted by school bands, classic cars, and of course lots of horses and unique floats created by groups and individuals from all around the state. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. More information about Gold Rush Days can be found at visitwickenburg. com. or at (928) 684-5479.
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Stop in at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum! The Desert Caballeros Western Museum, located in the heart of Wickenburg, is known as the “must seeâ€? attraction for many visitors. Founded by Wickenburg residents in 1960 in order to collect and preserve the history of Wickenburg and the Arizona Territory, the museum is now a nationally recognized center for Western art, history, and culture. ;V Ă„ UK [OL T\ZL\T MVSSV^ >PJRLUI\YN >H` and 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 by the entrance. Then head through the double doors, where Museum staff and volunteers await with recommendations for touring the galleries. The Museum’s renowned collection of Western Ă„ UL HY[ TLL[Z OPZ[VYPJHS KLWPJ[PVUZ VM LHYS` 1900s Wickenburg. Core to the collection are works by George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and Taos Society of Artists. Works by Billy Schenck, Maynard Dixon, Alan Houser, Deborah Fellows and more offer an enriching contemporary presentation. Downstairs, experience what life was like for the early miners and ranchers of Wickenburg by exploring full size replicas of a NLULYHS Z[VYL VW[VTL[YPZ[ VMĂ„ JL ZHSVVU JOHWLS boarding stable, and houses, recreated from actual historical photographs and maps. While exploring the galleries, be sure to take along a set of headphones and a guidePORT™ audio guide. As you walk from one location to the next, the guide keeps up with you with commentary
on the exhibitions, complete with sound effects. Don’t miss the Museum’s second building, the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center. Located behind the beautiful bronze on the corner of Tegner and Wickenburg Way, this facility features a variety of changing and traveling exhibitions. Be sure to ask for a calendar of events- the Museum holds several talks and demonstrations in the Learning Center every month, on topics covering everything from art to geology to quilting. This spring, the Museum’s temporary exhibitions explore the theme of “Collecting the Westâ€?. All Over the Map: The Picerne Collection of Arizona Landmark Art, on view through March 4, showcases representational paintings of Arizona’s mountains, canyons, and vistas, created over the last one hundred years by artists of varying backgrounds, schools and eras. The show is a beautiful historical archive of the artists who painted Arizona and a record of the state’s natural gifts. One Trader’s Legacy: Steve Getzwiller Collects the West is on view through June 3. While he is known for his work as a trader of weavings from the Navajo Nation, this exhibition is [OL Ă„ YZ[ [V MVJ\Z VU .L[a^PSSLY HZ H
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Cowgirl Up! Art Show and Sale In 2006, Desert Caballeros Western Museum embraced a revolutionary idea: an annual exhibition showcasing the brightest contemporary female artists working in the Western genre. In the male-dominated world of Western Art, Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West turned the spotlight squarely on women’s voices and perspectives, serving up a new, deeper understanding of the American West. Now in its 13th year, Cowgirl Up! remains one of the major national events for Western women artists. The 2018 Cowgirl Up! exhibition and sale runs March 23 - May 13. More than 50 of the CU! artists make the trek to Wickenburg for opening weekend each year. CU! artists ride the range of techniques, styles, and mediums, from traditional to contemporary. All of the art is available for purchase, meaning that each sale supports the endeavors of women artists working today and of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum.
During the exhibition’s opening weekend, March 23 – 25, 2018, Frontier Street in front of the Museum transforms into a tented venue for catered dinners, dancing, live auctions and an artists’ quick draw. Friday evening, March 23, will include the Miniatures Sale and Artists and Patrons Party. The evening ^PSS Ä UPZO ^P[O H Z[YLL[ KHUJL \UKLY the tent to music by Trio Rio. Saturday, March 24, is a full day, beginning with an Artists and Collectors Forum in the TVYUPUN HUK Ä UPZOPUN ^P[O [OL WVW\SHY Bash and Bid Sale for pieces in the Main Gallery, and Artist Awards Ceremony. The chuckwagon breakfast and artists’ quick draw on the morning of Sunday, March 25, is a perennial favorite. More than a dozen of the Cowgirl Up! artists in attendance line the street, armed with paintbrushes and sculpting tools. Their mission: to create a piece of art in 90 minutes. After the time is up, the art goes straight to the auction block for the audience to bid on. Tickets for
opening weekend events range from $10 to $275 and are available at westernmuseum.org or by calling 928684-2272 A month-long exhibition and sale follows opening weekend, running through May 13. The show is included with general Museum admission. CU! art can be bought throughout the run of the exhibition at the Museum or online at westernmuseum.org. (Photo by Craig Cutler)
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At the 2.85-mile mark, hikers stop and read the story of the Yarnell Hill Fire and study the timeline to learn how the wildfire, which had been burning northward in the direction of Peeples Valley, suddenly changed direction and overtook part of Yarnell as well as the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Far below the observation deck, in a pocket on the valley floor, a circle of 19 rock-filled gabions are linked together with chain and contain 19 crosses marking the approximate location where the firemen deployed their shelters in hopes of survival. Benches for rest and contemplation surround the memorial. An American flag stands guard. To reach the fatality site, hikers can take the 3/4-mile Journey Trail which drops 400 feet from the observation deck to the valley floor. The entire route is about 7 miles out and back. It does not loop. Arizona State Parks officials recommend planning for the trip to take at least 4 hours. No water, restrooms or trash receptacles are available on the trail. The trail is dog friendly (on a leash) with
minimal cactus. Hikers are encouraged to pack plenty of water for themselves and their dogs, and pick up after themselves and their furry friends. The hike is considered challenging, due to the rocky terrain and constant climb. State Parks officials recommend leaving the trail head before noon, and carrying a flashlight in case the sun goes down. Weather conditions may change during an outing, so plan ahead with proper clothing and footwear. To reach the trail head from Wickenburg, take US 93 north. Just past Wickenburg Ranch, stay to the right to merge onto Highway 89 north toward Congress. Beyond Congress, the highway splits and winds up the side of Yarnell Hill. As you near the top of the hill, look for an opportunity to turn left and intersect with the southbound lanes. The trail head will appear on the right in a short distance. If you reach Yarnell, you’ve gone too far, but you can always stop for a bite to eat or browse through unique antique stores before you hike. For more information visit azstateparks. com or call 877-MYPARKS.
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Visit Yarnell Daze on the mountain... Yarnell Daze 49 th Mountaintop Festival held on May 19, offers activities for the entire family and is shaping up to be the perfect day trip. Participants can enjoy free activities from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A highlight of Yarnell Daze is the Highway 89 parade. It includes antique cars, floats, horses, clowns, fire trucks, and more. Events planned include a pancake breakfast at the fire station, and arts and crafts vendors set up on the main vendors’ field and other locations throughout town. Fire department cadets will demonstrate firefighter skills, and a fine arts show is also scheduled. The KidZone provides games and crafts along with a special show at the Yarnell Library.
Shoppers can find something unique at one of Yarnell’s many distinctive antiques shops and gift nooks. Musical entertainment will feature outdoor dancing to the live music of The Cheek Tones and Whiskey Kiss, along with great food at the food court and beer garden. A popular easy listening stage located in the vendor field will feature a myriad
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Golf! Now there are ‘fore’ unique golf courses By Kevin Cloe They sprouted out of the desert in 1949, 1979, 2008 and 2016. Now resident and visiting golfers have four choices to enjoy the sport year-round.Let’s stroll through the different venues from the newest to the eldest: Li’l Wick at Wickenburg Ranch It’s 1,240 yards from the back tees. Beginners to tour players should enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, emphasized by music streamed across the course, no dress codes, and no tee times. Li’l Wick is one part challenge course, one part hang out, and lots of fun.
Set around a thoughtfully designed bar and grill (Watering Hole) complete with nine wide-screen TVs and with up to 90 seats inside and across the stunning waterfall feature, Li’l Wick provides championship-quality greens on an environmentally conscious 18-acre footprint that includes piped-in music all along the lighted course (for night golf). Big Wick at Wickenburg Ranch Playing from just under 4,500 yards at the forward tees to more than 7,000 from the back championship tees, the DUWIXOO\ FUDIWHG FROOHFWLRQ RI VL[ SDU V Ă€ YH SDU V DQG VHYHQ par-4s traverse through arroyos, offering views of Vulture Peak . Each hole is a chapter in a larger story, with varying distances, compass directions, and skill requirements woven into the experience. Wickenburg Ranch was created as a private club reserved exclusively for members and their guests. However, it has created a short window during which time the club is allowing a limited amount of unaccompanied non-member play. Reservations are available 30 days in advance by calling (928) 668-5535 or using the online booking. Wickenburg Country Club Often referred by many as a “thinker’s course,â€? Wickenburg
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