Per City Code 8-9 the City of Prescott welcomes a wide variety of special events. From car shows to music festivals, and craft fairs to mountain bike events, there is always something to see in Prescott!
The City partners with Prescott Unified School District for use of the field at Prescott Mile High Middle School and we work closely with Yavapai County for events in the Kuebler /Brownlow Trail event area, as well as on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza.
*Please note that use of the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza is governed by Yavapai County. For inquiries, please contact their Public Information Officer at 928-442-5509.
All events are required to submit a special events application no later than sixty (60) days prior to the start date of the event. All event applications are reviewed by a committee to ensure safety and success.
Find the location you’d like to reserve and choose the first date of your event in our reservation system. You will be asked for your Event Criteria. It is there you can annotate all dates and times for your upcoming event. SUBMITTING THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOUR EVENT.
NOTE: Every event will need its own request form. If you have multiple dates/events you are requesting, you will have to submit one, check out and then enter a new one. If you try to do multiple in the same transaction, you will be timed out and have to start over.
Once your reservation is received and your event request has been granted, you will receive an email invoice for your event application fee and deposit. You will also be sent an email with appropriate applications and forms need for your event.
Find the application and additional forms in the section below to fill out. Submit them to Rec Services to complete your reservation.
You may have been asked to apply for a special event related permit, if so follow the link below to view event related permits.
All special events are now required to go through the City of Prescott Permit Center. Emailed or printed applications will no longer be accepted. All supplemental applications will need to be uploaded through that process.
For questions or additional information please email special.events@prescott-az.gov or call 928-777-1121 x4501.
Visit prescottpermits.com to submit your application. If you do not already have an account, please follow the steps listed here.
The City of Prescott is committed to ensuring all events are successful and safe. The following applications are required for all events.
Application must be submitted to City of Prescott for approval, prior to sending it to the State. Please submit a check made payable to City of Prescott for $83 per day, along with a check for Arizona State Dept. of Liquor for $25 per day.
If you will be requesting City Solid Waste (Trash) service, please fill out the attached form.
If your event is closing a street, requesting more than three (3) parking stall closures you will need to submit the following forms. Any street or parking closure with require business approval from all businesses affected and at least a 75% approval. Please note that a Traffic Control plan will need to be submitted by a licensed and bonded Traffic Control Company.
For events being requested for Prescott Mile High Middle School, all requests will be submitted to the PUSD Governing Board for approval.
If your event is being held at Watson Lake and you would like to request camping please submit the application.
This form must be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to your event and should show ALL vendors (Merchandise and Food) that will be at your event.
If you would like to have an event banner displayed across Gurley St., space is limited to one (1) week, but no more than two (2) weeks per event, pending availability. A separate application is needed for each event.
A & B Sign Company has the contract for hanging the banners. Event Coordinator will need to contact them at 928-445-6995 or sales@absignco.com for banner creation.
Event organizer must fill out the Coordinator packet if your event will have food.
For events being requested for the Kuebler Quarry Area, requests will also need to be made to Yavapai County.
If you will be requesting City Solid Waste (Trash) service, please fill out the attached form.
The City of Prescott is excited to announce that the 2025 Veterans Day Parade will be held in Downtown Prescott on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Opening ceremonies will take place at 10:30am on the stage at the intersection of Cortez St. and Union St., with parade beginning at 11:00am.
This year’s parade theme is: Celebrating America’s Patriots- 250 Years of Military Service
Parade entrants from the community can compete in seven categories. Each entry category will have a first palace winner and all entries will compete for a Best overall award.
The categories are:
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Fraternal Organizations / Military Organization
• Motorized Groups
• Music
• Marching Units
• Hospital entries by veterans
• Commercial / Business
Participation in the parade is open to everyone and all are welcome! There is no fee to enter. Applications are available now.
Entry deadline is October 20, 2025 by 4:00pm.
Please note that unless otherwise noted, the City of Prescott does not run these events. For more information on a specific event, please contact the sponsoring organization.
| Date | Name | Location | Link |
| 1/19/2026 | MLK Peace and Justice March | Prescott College/ City Sidewalks/Courthouse | https://www.instagram.com/prescott_mlk |
| 2/14-15/2026 | America 250- Arizona’s Traveling Museum | Goodwin St | https://www.experienceprescott.com |
| 4/4/2026 | City of Prescott Eggcellent Eggventure | Pioneer Park | https://prescott-az.gov/rec-services/special |
| 4/11/2026 | YCSO BEARCAT Pull | Cortez St | christy.awtrey-tieman@yavapaiaz.gov |
| 4/11/2026 | Prescott Punisher Bike Race | Kuebler Quarry | https://mbaa.net/racing/prescott-punisher |
| 4/17-19/2026 | Whiskey Basin Trail Run | Watson Lake/ Prescott Circle Trail | https://www.aravaiparunning.com |
| 4/18/2026 | Earth Day Prescott | Cortez St | https://www.greaterprescottoutdoorsfund.org |
| 4/23-25/2026 | Grand Canyon Regional Finale Rodeo | Prescott Rodeo Grounds | https://collegerodeo.com/events/ |
| 4/24-26/2026 | Whiskey Off Road Bike Race | Downtown Streets/Courthouse Plaza | https://epicrides.com |
| 5/4-5/2026 | Cocodona 250 Ultra Running | City Sidewalks/Trails | https://www.aravaiparunning.com |
| 5/9-10/2026 | Mountain Artist Guild Mother’s Day Fine Art | Courthouse Plaza & Goodwin St | https://mountainartistsguild.org |
| 5/15-16/2026 | Hot Rod A Rama Southwest | Downtown Streets/Courthouse Plaza | https://www.hotrod-a-rama.com/ |
| 5/23-25/2026 | Off Street Festival- Arts& Crafts Show | Chamber Parking Lot | https://www.prescott.org |
| 5/23-25/2026 | Phippen Western Art Show & Sale | Courthouse Plaza | https://phippenartmuseum.org |
| 5/29/2026 | Fest in the West | Prescott Public Library | https://prescottlibrary.info/ |
| 6/6-7/2026 | Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show | Courthouse Plaza | https://www.prescott.org |
| 6/13/2026 | Whiskey Row Brewfest | Cortez St | https://prescott.events |
| 6/12-14/2026 | Prescott Antique Auto Club Car Show | Watson Lake | http://www.paacaz.com |
| 6/19-21/2026 | Prescott Bluegrass Festival | Goodwin St/ Courthouse Plaza/PMHMS | https://www.prescott.org |
| 6/29/26-7/5/2026 | World’s Oldest Rodeo | Prescott Rodeo Grounds | https://worldsoldestrodeo.com |
| 7/2-4/2026 | Rodeo Dance | Depot Marketplace | https://worldsoldestrodeo.com |
| 7/3/2026 | Kiwanis Kiddie Parade | Cortez St & Gurley St | https://www.prescottkiwanis.com |
| 7/4/2026 | Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Parade | Downtown Streets | https://worldsoldestrodeo.com |
| 7/4/2026 | Whiskey Row Boot Race | Whiskey Row | |
| 7/4/2026 | Prescott’s Freedom Festival | Pioneer Park | https://prescott-az.gov/rec-services/special-events/ |
| 7/3-5/2026 | Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts | Courthouse Plaza & Goodwin St | https://prescottdowntown.com |
| 7/5/2026 | Prescott Fire Dept. Hose Cart Races | Cortez St | |
| 8/8-9/2026 | Mountain Artist Guild Summer Fine Arts | Courthouse Plaza & Goodwin St | https://mountainartistsguild.org |
| 9/5-7/2026 | Labor Day Arts & Crafts | Courthouse Plaza | https://www.prescott.org |
| 9/10/13/2026 | Yavapai County Fair | Prescott Rodeo Grounds | https://yavapaifair.com/ |
| 9/19/2026 | Hopefest AZ | Downtown Streets/Courthouse Plaza | https://www.hopefestaz.com |
| 9/18-20/2026 | Prescott Pow-Wow | Watson Lake | http://prescottpowwow.org |
| 9/25-27/2026 | ACA Race #2- AZ HS Cycling Race | Kuebler Quarry | |
| 9/25-27/2026 | Prescott Highland Games | Watson Lake | https://prescottareacelticsociety.com |
| 9/26/2026 | Prescott All- Corvette Car Show | Downtown Streets/Courthouse Plaza | https://prescottvettesette.com |
| 10/3/2026 | Saddles 100 Trail Run | Cortez St (Willis to Sheldon) | https://ultrasignup.com |
| 10/2-3/2026 | Cruise to the Pines Car Show | Watson Lake | https://cruisetothepines.com |
| 10/3-4/2026 | Fall Arts & Craft Faire | Courthouse Plaza | https://www.prescott.org |
| 10/4/2026 | Dogtoberfest | Watson Lake | https://prescottdog.com |
| 10/10/2026 | Whiskey Row Marathon | Downtown Streets | https://whiskeyrowmarathon.com |
| 10/17/2026 | Route 66 Centennial Auto Show | Downtown Streets | |
| 11/11/2026 | Prescott Veterans Day Parade | Downtown Streets/Courthouse Plaza | https://www.prescott-az.gov |
| 11/28/2026 | Prescott Holiday Light Parade | Downtown Streets/PMHMS | https://prescottdowntown.com |
| 12/5/2026 | Prescott Christmas Parade & Courthouse | Downtown Streets/Courthouse Plaza | https://www.prescott.org |
| 12/11/2026 | Acker Night Musical Showcase | Downtown Streets | https://www.ackernight.com |
| 12/31/2026 | Whiskey Row Boot Drop | Whiskey Row | https://bootdrop.com |
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