Wickenburg—the oldest Arizona town north of Tucson—embraces the Old West. Located 40 miles northwest of North Peoria, Wickenburg has plenty of family-friendly events all year. Here is our round-up of Wickenburg happenings for May 2023.
23rd Annual Street Dance & Food Truck Fest
May 20th | Downtown Wickenburg
The annual Street Dance & Food Truck Fest brings music and fun to historic downtown Wickenburg. The event, produced by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, is a free event that offers food, fun and live music from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Check the website as the date grows closer for the featured band. Vendors and food trucks set up at Stone Park and Apache Street. There are a limited number of picnic tables, so bring your own chairs and blankets. A 21-and-over beer garden will be available!
Mexican Folk Art: Artesanía del Pueblo
Now through September 2023 | Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Artesanía del Pueblo: Mexican Folk Art is a journey into diverse, colorful art from various regions of Mexico. Items are made for utilitarian or decorative purposes or created for celebrations, festivities or religious rites. Pieces are a blend of indigenous and European techniques and design. Artesanía represents a strong Mexican regional and national identity and invites further exploration.