Artisans' Fair at Gold Rush Days 2027

Overview

The annual Gold Rush Days & Artisans' Fair celebrates Wickenburg's past as a ranching and gold mining center. This heritage event, recognized by the Library of Congress as one of America's Living Legacies, draws tens of thousands of visitors over 3 days. The Wickenburg Art Club, a local non-profit, sponsors the fair as their largest annual fundraiser.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: December 31, 2026 (Mountain Time), no exceptions
• Zapp Payment Deadline: January 15, 2027 (Mountain Time), no exceptions
• Event Dates: February 12-14, 2027

Eligibility

Open to artisans creating unique, finely crafted, original works of art. This is a juried event with a rolling jury process. Each application is juried as it arrives.

Application & Fees

• Minimum 3 images required
• Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable, paid with application)
• Space fee payable by credit card or PayPal upon acceptance (due by January 15, 2027)
• Three Day Town of Wickenburg Sellers Permit included in application fee
• Maximum 2 spaces per artisan (exceptions considered individually)
• Two artisans may share one space; each must apply, pay the fee, and be juried

Awards

Best of Booth cash prizes available.

Amenities

• 136 booth spaces at competitive prices
• Complimentary Friday morning continental breakfast
• Booth sitting for artisan relief
• Help with load-in and load-out (first come, first served)
• Citizens' Patrol security Thursday 7:00 pm through Sunday 7:00 am
• PR marketing and advertising in town and surrounding areas
• Wi-Fi throughout grounds (may be limited in some areas)
• Electricity not available (may be available by special arrangement)
• Designated vendor and trailer parking walking distance to Stone Park
• Town maps and information

Wait List

The WAC Board of Directors may impose limits on specific categories. If your artwork falls into a category with a limit, your application will be placed on the wait list. All wait list applicants will be notified of acceptance after December 15, 2026. If invited to participate, space fees will be determined based on the fee in effect on the date of application.

General Conduct

• No smoking
• No alcohol
• No pets (except service dogs)

Location

164 E. Apache Street, Wickenburg, Arizona. Setting: outdoor.