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11th Annual Shootout
On Saturday and Sunday, July 23 & 24 the Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies will present their 11th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row (corner of Goodwin and Montezuma Streets).
Prescott’s historic downtown comes alive with costumed re-enactors walking the street. The re-enactment competition is second to none and the 1800’s costume contest is like a step back in time.
The street is filled with booths, vendors of all things Old West; and other exhibitors and entertainers.
As part of this event, the Prescott Regulators “Long Riders” will have sponsor a ten mile trail ride from the Granite Dells trailhead into Whiskey Row in Downtown Prescott, site of the “Shootout on Whiskey Row.”
For further information, or to get involved with the trail ride, call: Liv Nilson at: 602.679.7397 or Mike Tickle at: 602.550.5629 or go to: www.prsllongriders.com
Prescott Rodeo Days
It’s one of the most exciting times of the year – Prescott Rodeo Days.
They’re right around the corner beginning June 28 and ending July 4. This year marks the 129th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo event at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds.
Since 1888, this event is highlighted with eight breathtaking performances.
July 4, 1888, became the birthday of professional rodeo when a group of merchants and professional businessmen from Prescott organized the first formalized “cowboy tournament” and offered cash prizes.
A cowboy named Juan Leivas walked off with rodeo’s first professional title and these “cowboy contests” caught on. From then on, rodeo has grown into a multimillion dollar enterprise with more than 700 professional rodeos in 50 states.
The earliest rodeos in Prescott mainly appealed to the local cowboys and ranchers because it gave them the chance to bring their ranch-bred skills to town for people to see. Prescott’s rodeo “arena” was merely a tract of land roped off to keep the broncs from running away after they unseated their riders. Exact numbers of total contestants were often confused but total purses of less than $1,000 were common.
Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy’s Association (PRCA), the World’s Oldest Rodeo consists of both rough stock, or judged events (bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping, and barrel racing).
Each cowboy and cowgirl competes for either the best time or the highest score to ultimately win cash prizes and buckles.
Most performances are held at 7:30 p.m. The exceptions are performances at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Monday.
In addition to the shows, there are plenty of acts to keep your family entertained. There will be a dance, a kiddie parade and a rodeo parade, an arts and crafts show, cowboy church and a wild horse race.
For a complete listing of events, visit www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.
It’s gonna be a fun time here in Prescott, so come join us!
Prescott Highland Games
Hosted by the Prescott Area Celtic Society, a wide array of musicians, Scottish and Highland dancing, pipe bands, British food and drink, handmade crafts, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions, genealogy tent, massed bands and march of clans. Check out their website for more information.
Prescott Fine Art & Wine Fest
This festival is held yearly on Mother’s day, held in Prescott’s courthouse square. In addition to spectacular collectors’ artwork, the Festival presents an Arizona wine garden and marketplace featuring ten of Arizona’s finest Vineyards & Wineries. Each day guests can purchase their wine tasting tickets for $12 and […]
Whiskey Off Road
What are you doing April 29th – May 1st? Join Epic Rides and the City of Prescott for the Whiskey Off Road in Prescott Arizona! Where beginners, seasoned amateurs and the world’s fastest pros, come together to enjoy 3 days of mountain bike culture, live music and world class singletrack.
Whether you’re riding for the custom finisher’s pint glass, podium finisher’s flask or the $30,000 cash purse, Epic Rides invites everyone to Prescott, AZ to enjoy this spectacular event.
While navigating the Whiskey course, mountain bikers of every skill level will enjoy a brief stay and steep climb on the pavement while maneuvering the endless single-track offerings located in Prescott National Forest. Upon entering the forest, participants will experience technical fast single track, smooth fire roads, quality climbing and vistas that will leave them speechless.
There will be a well appointed vendor and tech expo, side shows, kids rides, live music and a one of a kind opportunity to be submerged in the mountain bike industry’s culture while enjoying a cool mountain evening in good company. Remember to bring along a lawn chair and your friends and family. Lounge on the lawn as the bands play music, the podiums are announced and the sun sets on Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row.
