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The Wickenburg Roundup

Head to Nearby Wickenburg for Great Old West Fun Close to Home

Article by Susan Lanier-Graham

Photography by Arizona Office of Tourism

Originally published in North Peoria Lifestyle

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 October 2022. 

Vulture City ParaCon III

Friday, October 7th through Sunday, October 9th | Starts 1 p.m. Friday

The third Vulture City ParaCon brings paranormal investigators and more to Vulture City Ghost Town in Wickenburg. General admission is Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book online in advance. VultureCityParaCon.com  

Wickenburg Breast Cancer Network Golf Tournament

Saturday, October 8th | 3 p.m.

The 9-hole scramble begins at 3 p.m. at Wickenburg Golf Club, 1420 N. Country Club Drive. Proceeds fund mammograms and diagnostics for under- and uninsured women and men. $60 per player includes dinner and entertainment. WickenburgChamber.com

14th Annual Wickenburg Walks to Boot Breast Cancer

Sunday, October 16th | 7 - 10 a.m.

Join the Wickenburg Breast Cancer Network for the 14th annual walk. All ages are welcome to enjoy the easy-paced walk through historic downtown Wickenburg and scenic Simpson's Ranch. Costumes encouraged. Adults, $35. Register online at WickenburgBootsBreastCancer.org.

Cattle Drive: Season Kickoff

Sunday, October 16th | 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join the Flying E Ranch cowboys and 96.3 Real Country to experience the true west as the ranch hands round up stray cattle. $250 to participate in the cattle drive and get dinner. Add a dinner guest for $40. FlyingERanch.com

23rd Annual High Desert Golf Classic

Saturday, October 22nd | 9 a.m.

The 23rd Annual High Desert Golf Classic is at Los Caballeros Golf Club, 1551 S. Vulture Mine Road. The last day to sign up is Friday, October 14. The four-person scramble with a reverse shotgun start is at 9 a.m., followed by an awards luncheon. Sign up at WickenburgChamber.com.