Wickenburg Art Club’s Artisan Fair at Gold Rush Days and Library Fine Arts Show
Gold Rush Days, Artisans’ Fair, and Library Fine Arts Show
The annual Gold Rush Days and Artisans’ Fair is back, celebrating Wickenburg’s past as a ranching and gold mining center with a full weekend of tradition in historic downtown Wickenburg. This beloved winter event marks its 77th anniversary and will draw tens of thousands of visitors during three days of fun-filled activities.
“Gold Rush Days” are recognized by the Library of Congress as one of America’s Living Legacies, and the Artisans’ Fair remains one of the most anticipated parts of the weekend for both visitors and artists.
As artist Dan Abernathy says, “The Artisans’ Fair during Gold Rush Days is nothing short of fantastic.”
Alongside the outdoor fair, the weekend also features the Library Fine Arts Show, a juried fine art exhibit that gives visitors a second way to experience the talent of local and regional artists in a curated indoor setting.
Artisans’ Fair at Stone Park
The Artisans’ Fair is a juried event with over 150 artists creating unique, finely crafted, and original works of art. It is sponsored by the Wickenburg Art Club, a local nonprofit organization that supports art education, exhibitions, and community outreach. The Artisans’ Fair is the Art Club’s largest annual fundraiser.
Vendor amenities
- Artisans enjoy thoughtful support throughout the weekend, including:
- 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 served basis (vendors must be able to set up and take down their booth)
- Town maps and event information
- 156 spaces at competitive prices
- Citizens’ Patrol security from 7:00 pm Thursday through 7:00 am Sunday
- PR marketing and advertising in town and surrounding areas
- Wi-Fi throughout the grounds (may be limited in some areas)
- Electricity is not available
- Designated vendor and trailer parking within walking distance to Stone Park
- Three-day Town of Wickenburg Sellers Permit included in your space fee
Artisan application and payment details
- A $35 application fee must be submitted with your application
- The application fee is non-refundable
- If accepted, the space fee is payable by credit card or PayPal upon acceptance of the Invitation to Participate
- Please do not select “Accept Later” – spaces cannot be held without payment in full and we cannot notify you if another artisan requests the same space
- Spaces are limited to two (2) per artisan
- Exceptions may be considered on an individual basis
Library Fine Arts Show
The Library Fine Arts Show is a juried exhibit that runs during the Gold Rush Days weekend and offers visitors a chance to view fine art in an indoor gallery-style setting. It’s a great complement to the outdoor Artisans’ Fair, featuring original works across multiple mediums and creating another must-see stop for art lovers in downtown Wickenburg.
Artists typically compete for awards and recognition, and the exhibit helps support the arts community through sales and community outreach.
Make it a full weekend in Wickenburg
Whether you come for the heritage, the shopping, or the art, Gold Rush Days weekend is one of the best times of the year to experience Wickenburg. Visit the Artisans’ Fair at Stone Park, then stop by the Library Fine Arts Show to see a curated exhibit of original artwork, meet artists, and support local arts programming.
