From runsignup.com:  New Year Burro Bash 2026 

🎉🍾🥂Come ring in the New Year surrounded by laughter, good company, and the best long ears around! Join us for a fun, festive trail run that celebrates friendship, fresh starts, and the undeniable charm of our favorite burros!

🫏 Don’t have a donkey? No problem! Whether you’re running solo or teaming up with a long-eared partner, everyone’s welcome to join the adventure. New to burro running? Come experience the joy—it’s impossible not to smile when you’re trotting beside these amazing animals!

🎽 Each participant (solo or team) will receive a New Year Burro Bash race bib, swag bag, and—if you sign up before December 10, 2025—a limited-edition race shirt to show off your jackass pride!

✨ Spots fill fast, so grab your running shoes (and maybe a carrot or two) and start your New Year with some long-eared fun!

Join us for an evening of unforgettable music from Folk Rock’s first supergroup: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. After a chance jam session in Laurel Canyon, Crosby, Stills and Nash was formed to immediate critical acclaim. Once the trio added Canadian singer/songwriter Neil Young, the band saw incredible international success redefining American popular music and pushing the boundaries of Folk Rock.

The evening promises many hit songs from the band’s vast career, like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Teach Your Children,” and “Our House,” as well as tunes from their solo catalogues. In addition to incredible live music and captivating visuals, hear their personal stories and the inspiration behind the songs narrated by show creator and singer Brian Chartrand.

Tickets can be bought and reserved at the entrance. 
Please note that tickets will not be held without payment.

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Relive the American folk music revival of the 1950s and 60s with Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton, and Buddy Woodward as they carry on the rich traditions and flawless harmonies of The Kingston Trio.

With their unique sound, the Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene in 1957 and quickly rose to fame, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Their unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame cemented their status as one of the most influential bands in music history. Today, The Kingston Trio continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their captivating performances and timeless music including “Tom Dooley,” “M.T.A.,” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.”

Get ready for a nostalgic night of charm and charisma with teen idol legend Frankie Avalon! From chart-topping hits like “Venus” and “Why” to his iconic roles in the Beach Party films, Avalon brings the golden era of rock ’n’ roll back to life with timeless style and energy. With stories from his celebrated career and songs that defined a generation, this unforgettable evening will have you singing along, smiling wide, and reliving the magic of the 1950s and ’60s.

Don’t Miss the 20th Anniversary Cowboy Collectors Gathering the Western and Collectible Show! 
Step into one of the Southwest’s premier Western shopping experiences, featuring 250+ top‑tier vendors from across the region. Discover rare Western tack, vintage cowboy gear, handcrafted boots and hats, stunning Native American jewelry, baskets, rugs, pottery, artifacts, fine Western art, and unique home décor pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
Admission: $10

With a nod to America’s talented songwriters and vocalists of the past century, watching 26-year-old Stella Cole perform is to be transported back in time. Her sense of joy and wonder is infectious. Her irresistible charm transcends generations and offers an introduction to fans of all ages to the timelessness of the Great American Songbook. Along with her swinging quartet, Cole champions the songwriters, Frank Loesser, Meredith Willson, Ray Noble, and Sammy Cahn, while honoring the legacy of great artists like Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Nat “King” Cole, and Rosemary Clooney.

Honing her talent on the esteemed New York City stages of Birdland, the Café Carlyle, Carnegie Hall and even Madison Square Garden, in 2023, Cole worked with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox on their international tour wowing audiences with her interpretations of Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl” and Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers.”

Back by popular demand are “America’s favorite Tenors” with a highly anticipated concert honoring the nation’s 250th birthday and featuring some of the trio’s best-loved hits! Known for enchanting audiences with their versatile harmony of country, classical, Broadway and contemporary music, Marcus, JC and John comprise the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of “America’s Got Talent!”

Since appearing on the series in 2009, the trio have performed over 2000 concerts, recorded 5 studio albums, produced 2 PBS Specials, and have written two hit children’s book that have earned them impressive recognitions including 3 Emmy Awards. The tenors’ most recent albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. These classically trained, versatile tenors were recently honored to be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

“Spamilton: An American Parody” is the fictitious story of a very famous writer/director/star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion. Along the way, this sharp and lovable genius not only takes aim at Broadway’s mega-hit but manages to make hysterical mincemeat out of many classic and new Broadway shows. Countless film and stage stars drop by to add to the fun and mayhem making this show a multi-generational delight for everyone!

Written by Gerard Alessandrini, the creator of the “Forbidden Broadway” series, the show humorously critiques the phenomenon of “Hamilton” and its cultural impact, while poking fun at other Broadway classics. The show is known for its witty and affectionate send-up of the musical theater world.

Classic Albums Live (CAL) will honor the legacy of the “Fab Four” by performing The Beatles final studio album, “Abbey Road,” with dedication and spirit. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, CAL’s modern-day orchestra takes classic rock albums and recreates them live on stage with world-class professional studio musicians and vocalists.

Delight in an exact replication of the album including fan favorites “Here Comes the Sun,” “Something,” and Lennon’s tribute to the hippie generation “Come Together;” alongside greatest hits by the iconoclasts. Experience it note for note, cut for cut.

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

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 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.” TheWickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the proud producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.

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

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 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.” TheWickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the proud producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.

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

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 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.” TheWickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the proud producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.

One of the most recognized names in country music, the Grammy award-winning Gatlin Brother trio has been entertaining audiences for seventy years with smash hits such as “All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady” and “Night Time Magic.” From their humble beginnings in gospel music, the brothers have gone on to lead a storybook career accumulating 7 #1 Singles, 32 Top 40 records, 22 studio albums, 3 ACM awards, and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards.

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

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 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.” TheWickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the proud producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.

One of the most recognized names in country music, the Grammy award-winning Gatlin Brother trio has been entertaining audiences for seventy years with smash hits such as “All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady” and “Night Time Magic.” From their humble beginnings in gospel music, the brothers have gone on to lead a storybook career accumulating 7 #1 Singles, 32 Top 40 records, 22 studio albums, 3 ACM awards, and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards.

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

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 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.” TheWickenburg Chamber of Commerce is the proud producer of the celebration each year, along with partners and sponsors.

The most successful and longest running show of its kind, Hotel California, is the ONLY musical group to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music. With a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence, they have taken the music to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists.

By respectfully and accurately reproducing Grammy Award-winning songs like “Lyin’ Eyes,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Heartache Tonight,” this legendary Southern California group has touched the hearts of fans all over the world.

Be astounded as the troupe of actors construct a fully improvised play right before your eyes. “The Western UnScripted” is based on the classic Western Movie genre complete with shining heroes, damsels in distress and dastardly villains.

The performers combine verbal dexterity and robust physicality to bring characters and plots to life in an instant, making each Impro Theatre show unique and unlike any other theatrical experience. For over 35 years the unscripted Impro Theatre has been the home of genre and narrative-based improvisation in Los Angeles.

Celebrate America’s true art form, jazz, with the Grammy Award-winning Count Basie Orchestra. The 16-piece band’s repertoire features Basie’s signature blend of swing, blues, and improvisation, delivering a masterful performance. This special 90th anniversary concert features Nnenna Freelon, a seven-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, arts education advocate, producer, and arranger who has achieved great heights in recording and live performance events.

Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday and the start of the Cactus League spring training games with sports photographer Jean Fruth and an intimate behind-the-lens look at the country’s favorite pastime, baseball. As one of the few women to cover the Majors, Fruth brings a fresh perspective the field.

After capturing the attention of Major League Baseball with her front page–worthy shots, Fruth spent a decade covering the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. Named a Sony Artisan of Imagery, she built a storied career documenting the sport from youth games to professional pennant races around the world. Drawing on her extensive interviews with baseball legends, the all-women league that inspired the film “A League of Their Own,” and the trailblazers of today, Fruth paints a vivid picture of the sport’s rich history and exciting future.

Together with her partner, former Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson, Fruth formed the non-profit organization Grassroots Baseball. She has produced three photography books: Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin (2019), Grassroots Baseball: Route 66 (2022), and her most recent, Grassroots Baseball Women: See Her Be Her (2024). Jean’s documentary SEE HER BE HER, follows the lives of women who are playing the game at its highest level in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan, South Korea, Cuba, and Uganda.

America loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves. Audiences will hear those great vintage songs with fresh ears when this trio takes the stage! These New York City-based vocalists have performed across the USA at iconic spaces honoring our veterans (the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, the WASP Museum), as well as large theatres and intimate cabaret venues, getting crowds tapping their feet to hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” as they celebrate history through their crystal-clear harmonies and colorful costumes.

In their vibrant, time-honored new show, this spectacular ensemble tackles classics “Happy Days Are Here Again,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss).” Charming audiences while navigating their way through a variety of trios, duets, and solo features… this group delivers a slice of old fashioned fun!

Experience the synergy that is created when Latin Grammy-winning mariachi vocalist Mireya Ramos teams up with Kansas City, MO country and western band, The Poor Choices. Together, they weave their own rich tapestry of influences, combining the elements of their specialties to dazzling effect.

The groundbreaking collaboration celebrates the rich musical traditions found along the U.S.-Mexico border, blending genres like country, ranchera, bluegrass, Tejano and jazz. Surprisingly the genres share a lot in style, culture and sound. Through their fusion of ranchera soul and country storytelling, the ensemble embodies the creativity and spirit of cross-border connection, bringing a vibrant cultural landscape to a broader audience.

Experience the synergy that is created when Latin Grammy-winning mariachi vocalist Mireya Ramos teams up with Kansas City, MO country and western band, The Poor Choices. Together, they weave their own rich tapestry of influences, combining the elements of their specialties to dazzling effect.

The groundbreaking collaboration celebrates the rich musical traditions found along the U.S.-Mexico border, blending genres like country, ranchera, bluegrass, Tejano and jazz. Surprisingly the genres share a lot in style, culture and sound. Through their fusion of ranchera soul and country storytelling, the ensemble embodies the creativity and spirit of cross-border connection, bringing a vibrant cultural landscape to a broader audience.

Straight from Bourbon Street, the quintessential New Orleans jazz band brings its jubilant and infectious brand of music to Wickenburg. Transforming the stage into an era when Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton ruled the Big Easy, the 7-piece ensemble offers creative energy and fresh interpretations of their authentic sound.

Taking audiences on a journey to the Crescent City with their joyous and soul-stirring music, songs will include “Come With Me,” “Bill Bailey,” and the definitive “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Straight from Bourbon Street, the quintessential New Orleans jazz band brings its jubilant and infectious brand of music to Wickenburg. Transforming the stage into an era when Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton ruled the Big Easy, the 7-piece ensemble offers creative energy and fresh interpretations of their authentic sound.

Taking audiences on a journey to the Crescent City with their joyous and soul-stirring music, songs will include “Come With Me,” “Bill Bailey,” and the definitive “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey through their native Ireland, offering a high-energy concert experience in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The group’s moving performances feature a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.

For over two decades, Danú’s 7 virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bodhran, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Winners of numerous awards, Danú has toured throughout Europe and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Symphony Space in New York City.

Marvel as acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and construct human pyramids before your eyes! The 8 highly skilled artists are accompanied by the contemporary sounds of a live 3-piece Afro-Jazz band featuring percussion and 21-stringed kora instruments.

Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture through its colorful scenery, costumes and staging. The production vibrates with energy and demonstrates the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey.

Grilling teams from across the state descend on Wickenburg to compete in this heated battle for bragging rights. Spend a fun-filled afternoon savoring all-you-can-sample BBQ, tapping your toes to live music, and casting your vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Sample food from all of the participating teams including pulled pork, chicken wings, brisket and more!

General Admission tickets provide an All-You-Can-Sample pass to the event. Picnic tables and hay bales available for seating. Lawn chairs & blankets are welcome. Pets are not allowed.

Guys Who Grill features live music. Raffle tickets and beverages require an additional purchase.

Pink Martini returns to Wickenburg for a “rollicking around-the-world musical adventure” that will get you dancing in the aisles. With over 30 years of songwriting and touring experience, pianist Thomas Lauderdale and the band of over a dozen musicians, know how to entertain a crowd. Popular songs include “Sympathique,” “Donde Estas, Yolanda?” and “Amado Mio,” among many others.

Pink Martini has performed its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents, crossing genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop. Their music has been heard in movies and television shows such as “The White Lotus,” “The Sopranos,” “Nonnas,” and “Emily in Paris.” This is a globetrotting show unlike anything you have ever experienced.

Join Us for the Cowgirl Up! Exhibit
Experience the stunning new Cowgirl Up! exhibit while enjoying wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
An evening of art, elegance, and western spirit awaits — don’t miss it!