News of Events & Happenings in Prescott, Arizona

Prescott, Arizona, offers fun things to do year round, much of it centered about the Downtown Courthouse Plaza. On weekends, the historic square is host to art exhibits, shows, music and food festivals, holiday parades, marathon races and charity and political events.

For upcoming happenings and events in Prescott, roll your mouse over dates in the calendar in the right column and click on a date for more details ---->

On any given day during the week, even during the occasional snow flurries in the winter, you'll find local residents walking their dogs around the plaza while others relax on benches or the courthouse steps.

Prescott AZ: So Many Things to Do!

Ask anyone you meet in Prescott about life in this Arizona town, and you'll think you're talking to an official from the City of Prescott's Office of Tourism or the Chamber of Commerce. Check out the City of Prescott video for a glimpse of things to do in this unique Western town. See more videos...



  
7th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row | Things to Do in Prescott AZ

2012 Prescott Shootout on Whiskey Row 01The Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies sponsor this annual event that revisits the Wild West. The re-enactment competition, costume competition and vendor showcase draws tourists and locals every year for this taste of early Arizona and its rowdy cowboy past. Crowds filled the bleachers July 28 and 29 for gun fight re-enactments, stuntmen, trick roping, gun-spinning, whip-cracking and knife-throwing and more. Kids panned for gold and enjoyed roping contests and pony rides.

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2012 Williamson Valley Fire District Arts & Crafts Show | Things to Do in Prescott

2012 Williamson Valley Fire District Arts & Crafts Show 15The Williamson Valley Fire District and Prescott Area Fire Training Group teamed up for their annual fundraiser on July 21st and 22nd. This show continues to grow each year with unique and creative items from talented vendors whose support helps offset training costs for our regional firefighters.

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2012 Rodeo Days Arts & Crafts Show | Things to Do in Prescott

2012 rodeo-days-01-glen-powellOn June 28, 29 and 30, the Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show took over the Downtown Plaza. This annual event is one of the biggest art shows of the summer and featured a variety of art and crafts from all over the country.

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2012 Prescott Frontier Days Parade | Things to Do in Prescott

2012 Prescott Rodeo Parade 01

The World's Oldest Rodeo brought us the Prescott Frontier Days Parade on Saturday, June 30th, winding through Downtown Prescott. This is the big one with floats, horses, cowboys, cowgirls, classic cars and rodeo royalty.

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