Art N' About

Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc is thrilled to announce the much anticipated 137th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo, taking place from Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7 in Prescott. This iconic event, held during the bustling Fourth of July week, is a cornerstone of Prescott’s summer calendar, driving economic prosperity throughout the county. Featuring a week-long extravaganza of world-class rodeo action and family-friendly entertainment, the World’s Oldest Rodeo stands as Prescott’s premier event of the year.

Drawing rodeo enthusiasts from across the globe, Prescott Frontier Days invites attendees to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of western culture and history dating back to its inaugural celebration on July 4, 1888. This year, the rodeo pays tribute to the deep-rooted western culture, embodying the theme of “Prescott Traditions.” As part of the festivities, the rodeo is launching the Memory Catcher campaign, inviting fans nationwide to share their cherished memories and stories of Prescott rodeo traditions. These stories will be featured on the rodeo’s website and social media platforms, celebrating the enduring legacy of Prescott’s premier event.

A handful of dedicated rockhounds started the Prescott Gem and Mineral Club in 2003.  Today it’s one of the largest gem clubs in Arizona, boasting a membership of more than 300 people.

Monthly meetings occur at the Community Center in Chino Valley.  The club invites guests to attend and learn more.  Most months meetings include a program on various subjects ranging from rockhounding field trips to beading to local geology.

The Club held its first show in 2004.  It wasn’t much more than a tailgate party for the members.  Over the years the show has grown from its meager beginnings in the livestock building at the Yavapai County Fairgrounds, where the flies outnumbered the patrons, to what it is today, the largest indoor show in Northern Arizona.  In 2024, the show will again take over the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley for three days of rockin’ fun!

The 2024 edition of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will again take the stage at the Jim and Linda Lee Yavapai College Performing Arts Center August 8–10. One of Prescott’s most popular annual events, this year’s Gathering features more than forty authentic cowboy singers, poets, and storytellers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy for two days and three nights of entertainment.

Headline performers include Dave Stamey, Mike Dunn, and Kristyn Harris & Hailey Sandoz. This year’s collectible poster titled “A Good Way to Get Shot Down,” created by local artist Steve Atkinson, will be available for purchase at the Gathering, as will raffle tickets to win an original framed giclée of the poster.

Tamee Niekamp started One Stage Family Theatre in July 2016, intending to reach as many people as possible while being inclusive and accepting to all who audition.

Tamee’s theatre days started twenty-one years ago when her daughter auditioned for her first play and received her first part. This kickstarted Tamee’s passion for theater and eventually led to her opening One Stage Family Theatre.

“I also love to see the process of how the plays evolve and watch the final performances on stage,” she said, adding that those performances bring “such a sense of accomplishment for all” who are involved.

Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. – World’s Oldest Rodeo® is gearing up for its 137th year of thrilling rodeo action. Featuring an array of talented rodeo acts and performances brought together by top contractors nationwide, this event promises excellent family-friendly entertainment. In Prescott, Arizona, the rodeo spans seven consecutive days from July 1 to July 7, with two performances scheduled for Saturday, July 6.

On Memorial Day weekend, the Phippen Museum will proudly celebrate 50 years of showcasing the outstanding fine art of the American West at its annual outdoor Western Art Show and Sale on Prescott’s Courthouse Plaza.

Inspired by the legacy and inspirational character of the first president of the Cowboy Artists of America, George Phippen, this event is designed to elevate Western art, encourage emerging Western artists looking for gallery representation, and entice art buyers and serious fine art collectors. It is also a venue that creates a special camaraderie and solidarity between participants and a unique opportunity to be recognized as serious western, wildlife, and landscape artists.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona has been placed on a new path of youth development, where we are exercising every possibility to offer summer camp and day camp program activities within the after-school setting. Our van fleet has been secured for the primary purpose of adventure field trips. Our summer program has been fully converted to a Day Camp. Our adventure programs, such as mountain biking, are beginning to offer school-year sessions. While developing ground-breaking programs inside our facilities, we are embracing the most valued form of youth programming and doing our best to provide adventure for most of the school year.

These days, many weddings have a production value and creative expanse larger than we’ve ever seen. If you’d like to create an unforgettable experience, and the wedding of your dreams, consider Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts. Skip the destination wedding and let us transform our space for you with state-of-the-art projections, lighting, and music customized to fit any theme.