Artisans' Fair at Gold Rush Days 2027

The annual Gold Rush Days & Artisans' Fair is back! Celebrating Wickenburg's past as a ranching and gold mining center, this popular winter event is held in Wickenburg's historic downtown. This year, this heritage event celebrates its 77th anniversary and will draw tens of thousands of visitors during the 3 days of fun-filled activities. "Gold Rush Days" are recognized by the Library of Congress as one of America's Living Legacies. One comment from artist, Dan Abernathy: says, "The Artisans' Fair during Gold Rush Days is nothing short of fantastic." 

Amenities for the Artisans Fair are:rn

• Best of Booth cash prizes. 
• Booth sitting for artisan relief.
• Complimentary Friday Morning Continental Breakfast.
• Help with load-in and load-out on a first come first serve basis; vendors must be able to set up and take down their booth. 
• Town maps and information. 
• 136 spaces at competitive prices.
• Citizens’ Patrol security from 7:00 pm Thursday through 7:00 am Sunday.
• PR Marketing and Advertising in town and surrounding areas.
• Wi-Fi throughout the grounds. May be limited in some areas. 
• Electricity is NOT availble. Maybe avaable by special arangement.
• Designated Vendor and Trailer Parking walking distance to Stone Park.
• Three Day Town of Wickenburg Sellers Permit is included in your application fee.

The Artisan Fair is a juried event with over 136 artists creating unique, finely crafted, and original works of art. The Wickenburg Art Club is a local non-profit organization that offers art education, exhibitions, and community outreach. The Wickenburg Art Club is the sponsor of this event which is their largest annual fundraiser. 

The Application Fee of $35 must be paid with the application and is not refundable.  Space fee is payable by credit card or Paypal upon acceptance of our Invitation to participate.  Please do NOT select "Accept Later" as we cannot hold your space without payment in full and cannot notify you if another artisan has requested the same space.  Spaces are limited to two (2) per artisan, exceptions can be made on an individual basis.

Two (2) Artisans may share a space.

An ADDITIONAL ARTISAN creates their own artwork. 
A Collaborator assists the artisan with the production of their artwork.

Each exhibiting Artisan must apply, pay the non-refundable Application Fee, and be juried. When sharing space, both artisans must be listed on both applications.

Application Deadline:  December 31, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS
Zapp Payment Deadline:  January 15, 2027, NO EXCEPTIONS

ALL Deadline dates and times are governed by Mountain Time.

Wait List:
WAC employs a ‘rolling’ jury; each application is juried as it arrives. To produce a well-balanced show, the WAC Board of Directors may impose limits on specific categories.  If your artwork falls into one of these categories, your application will be placed on our Wait List.  All Wait List applicants will be notified of acceptance after December 15, 2026, and, if invited to participate, the space fees will be determined based on the fee in effect on the date of application.

General Conduct of Artist:
rnAny unbecoming conduct during the show will result in immediate removal from the festival.
rnPublic Health guidelines will be enforced.rn

• No smokingn
• No alcohol
• No pets (the exception is the artist's need for service dogs)

 

 

• The Wickenburg Art Club considers enforcement of its rules to be our exclusive right and responsibility. Adherence to the following rules during the festival is necessary to maintain the quality of the show at a high level for both artists and patrons. Festival officials will visit booths during the show to meet artists and answer any questions. Non-compliance with the rules and regulations can result in requests for work to be removed from the display or for sale and/or expulsion from the show and ineligibility for participating in future shows. If an artist is removed from a show for non-compliance of the rules, no booth fee will be refunded.

 

1.  All work exhibited must be original art produced by the artist.  Work done by a production studio is not acceptable.   Imports are not allowed.
2.  Artists may exhibit work only in one category in which they were juried.  Exhibited work must be consistent in style, quality, and method with juried images.  Work that was not juried will be removed from the booth.
3. Artists must be present in the booth during the entire Festival.  An associate of the artist may "mind" the booth for the artist to have a break.  
4. Only one artist per application will be considered by the jury with the exception of artists who collaborate.  Collaborative artists each contribute to creating a single body of work and may jury together and listed as collaborators.  Associates may not display art but may tend to the booth.  
5. No pets are allowed.  We understand that some of our Artisans travel with pets.  We will provide contact information for local pet daycares if needed. 

Artisans Fair Applications must include images of artwork to be displayed.  Only items of the type represented in the images submitted may be displayed.  WAC show officials have the right to request the removal of non-juried artwork as well as artwork that does not fit the overall parameters of the show.  Failure to comply will result in removal from the show and disqualification from future events

JURYING:
ALL Artisans must provide four (4) images:  
THREE (3) of the artwork to be displayed,
One (1) of their booth display, which MUST be representative of the artwork to be displayed.
Jurying is performed by Wickenburg Art Club members both at the application stage and during the show. The jury approves entries based on the originality, quality, appearance, uniqueness, market, value, and booth display of the artwork. All artwork must be designed, crafted, and exhibited by the applying Artisan. Production processes must be described in your application. NOT ALLOWED:  mass-produced, “Buy-Sell”, commercially produced items, imported items, food products, and items made from kits.   CBD products and food products will not be accepted.

The decision of the jury is FINAL.

Artisans or collaborators (s) must be present at their booth for the entire event.
Show hours are 9:00 - 5:00 Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday.

An Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License is required and must be included on your application in response to question #5. Please do not write “will apply if accepted.” Applications without a TPT number listed will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible for jurying.

  You are responsible for collecting and paying AZ Sales Tax. To apply for the AZ sales tax license contact: the Arizona Dept. of Revenue, License & Registration at 1600 W. Monroe Phoenix AZ 85007-2650. https://www.azdor.gov/Business/TransactionPrivilegeTax.aspx

Important:  Certificate of Liability Insurance with Endorsement is Required:
All Confirmed artists must submit to the Wickenburg Art Club a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Town of Wickenburg as Certificate Holder and additionally insured with endorsement.  The Certificate of Liability with endorsement  MUST be submitted upon receipt of booth payment or participation in the event will NOT be confirmed.  Email Certificate of Liability with Endorsement to: info@wickenburgartclub.org

Soliciting is prohibited: Artisans may not solicit or approach patrons outside of their booth area.
Solicitation by Independent parties for money or signatures is prohibited and should be reported to administrators immediately.

 

"Booth" is a 10’ x 10’structure with a White canopy and four (4) sides.  Spaces are marked to accommodate a 10’ x 10’ space plus a 1’ easement to facilitate weights. A minimum weight of 40# per leg is required on 10’ x 10’ booths.

Booths larger than 10’ x 10’ and not larger than 10' x 20' require the purchase of two (2) spaces and must be weighted with a minimum of 40# per leg.  

All weights must be on the INSIDE of the booth. NO STAKES ARE ALLOWED. The Town of Wickenburg prohibits the use of stakes to secure your canopy. Please bring 40 lb weight to secure each corner and a center weight to add for strong winds. Securing your canopy is a requirement for participating in this event.rn

• If stakes are found securing your canopy you will be asked to remove them and will not be invited back.

Display: The artisan provides the entire booth and display and is responsible for it in case of loss or damage. The booth must be sturdy, safe, clean, and not encroach on or endanger your neighboring Artisans.
All paintings and 2D art must be hung on panels or displayed on shelves, table-top, or print racks.
All signage, artwork, displays, and storage must stay within your designated space. 

The 2027 Space Fee structure is:

June 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026:

Single-sided opening space - $400 each
Two-sided opening space - $425 each
Three or four-sided opening) space - $450 each

November 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026:

Single-sided opening space - $425 each
Corner (two-sided opening) space - $450 each
End (three or four-sided opening) space - $475.00 each


 

Refund Policy:  WAC will issue a 50% refund for cancellation for each space until midnight on October 31, 2025. Thereafter, no refunds will be issued. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to Wickenburg Art Club, PO Box 1737, Wickenburg, AZ 85358, and be postmarked on or before October 31, 2026. Refund requests may also be emailed to info@wickenburgartclub.org. If weather or other acts of nature or circumstances beyond our control cause the show to be closed or canceled, no refund will be given.