Artisans' Fair at Gold Rush Days 2026

The annual Gold Rush Days & Artisans' Fair celebrates Wickenburg's past as a ranching and gold mining center in the historic downtown area. This heritage event celebrates its 77th anniversary and is recognized by the Library of Congress as one of America's Living Legacies, drawing tens of thousands of visitors during the 3 days of activities. The Artisan Fair is a juried event with over 150 artists creating unique, finely crafted, and original works of art, sponsored by the Wickenburg Art Club as their largest annual fundraiser.

Amenities include best of booth cash prizes, booth sitting for artisan relief, complimentary Friday morning continental breakfast, help with load-in and load-out on a first-come first-serve basis, town maps and information, 156 spaces at competitive prices, Citizens' Patrol security from 7:00 pm Thursday through 7:00 am Sunday, PR marketing and advertising, Wi-Fi throughout the grounds, designated vendor and trailer parking, and a three-day Town of Wickenburg Sellers Permit included in the space fee. Electricity is not available.

The application fee is $35 (non-refundable) and space fees range from $400-$475 depending on location and application date. Show hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, February 14-16, 2026. All work must be original art produced by the artist, with imports and mass-produced items not allowed. Artists must be present throughout the entire show and provide five images including one of the artist creating their work, three of artwork to be displayed, and one booth display image.