Top Summer Events in Prescott, Arizona 2026 ☀️
SUMMER IN PRESCOTT ☀️ Prescott’s summer event calendar is PACKED and we are so excited to share what’s coming up this season! Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a full week stay, there is truly something for everyone ✨
Here are the top summer events happening in Prescott, AZ in 2026!
📍 Mountain Artist Guild Mother’s Day Fine Art Show | May 9-10
Courthouse Plaza & Goodwin St
Kick off the summer season with a beautiful outdoor fine art show right at Courthouse Plaza! Browse paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and more from talented local and regional artists. A perfect Mother’s Day weekend activity!
📍 Prescott Bluegrass Festival | June 19-21
Goodwin St / Courthouse Plaza
Live bluegrass and Americana music at Courthouse Plaza for a full weekend! Grab a blanket, get a drink from Whiskey Row, and enjoy incredible music under the Arizona sky. 🎶
📍 World’s Oldest Rodeo | June 29 – July 5
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
The BIG one! Now in its 139th year, Prescott Frontier Days is back with a special theme: “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom.” 🇺🇸 Eight performances of bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, and more at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Get your tickets early at worldsoldestrodeo.com!
📍 Fourth of July in Prescott | July 4
Downtown Prescott
Prescott goes ALL out for the Fourth and this year is extra special with America’s 250th birthday! Here’s what’s happening:
🎠 Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Parade (July 4) — 9:00 AM through historic downtown
🤠 Rodeo Performances — 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM at Prescott Rodeo Grounds
🥾 Whiskey Row Boot Race (July 4) — Whiskey Row
🎉 Prescott’s Freedom Festival (July 4) — Pioneer Park
🐎 Kiwanis Kiddie Parade (July 3) — Cortez St & Gurley St
💃 Rodeo Dance (July 2, 3 & 4) — Depot Marketplace, 8 PM
📍 Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts | July 3-5
Courthouse Plaza & Goodwin St
Running right alongside Rodeo Week, this arts and crafts show is a great way to spend the holiday weekend. Local art, jewelry, handmade goods, and more!
📍 Mountain Artist Guild Summer Fine Arts | August 8-9
Courthouse Plaza & Goodwin St
Another beautiful fine art show from the Mountain Artist Guild back at Courthouse Plaza. A wonderful late summer outing! 🎨
📍 Summer Art Festivals and Shows at the Courthouse Plaza
The Plaza is buzzing all summer long with arts and crafts festivals! A few more to add to your calendar:
🎨 Off Street Festival – Arts & Crafts Show — May 23-25
🎨 Phippen Western Art Show & Sale — May 23-25
🎨 Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show — June 6-7
🍺 Whiskey Row Brewfest — June 13
🚗 Prescott Antique Auto Club Car Show — June 12-14 at Watson Lake
📍 Watson Lake
A must every summer visit! Hike, kayak, canoe, picnic, and rock climb surrounded by stunning granite boulders. Check out Born to be Wild Adventures for guided kayak tours 🛶
📍 Summer Concert Series at Courthouse Plaza
Free live music on the Plaza all summer long! Check prescottconcertseries.com for the full schedule 🎵
📍 Prescott Farmers Market
Every Saturday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Dignity Health-YRMC Miller Valley Lot
Fresh produce, local food makers, flowers, and handcrafted goods every Saturday morning. Don’t miss it! 🌸
There are so many amazing things happening in Prescott this summer! Share your favorite summer events in the comments 👇🏽
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