Most communities will tell you there’s always something happening within their boundaries—no matter what time of year you visit. At Wickenburg Ranch, it’s no hollow claim. And we’ve got the calendar of events to prove it.

Here, activities abound—from festivals to fundraisers and holiday parties to an endless array of culture, fun and excuses to socialize. Wickenburg is truly the quintessential golf community that offers so much more than golf and that caters to every passion, pastime and hobby. Whatever you enjoy in life, you’ll find it here.

Want examples? Here’s a short listing of just some of the highlights happening through the remainder of the year:

Oktoberfest

You don’t have to be German to put on one of Arizona’s most authentic and unforgettable Octoberfest celebrations. But when Wickenburg Executive Chef Jonathan Hofberger is involved, you can expect an exceptional dinner-focused event that includes delectable German fare, imported German beer, and energetic music!

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Holiday Bazaar

Have an appreciation for fine handmade gifts and exceptional talent? Every October, our community’s Holiday Bazaar gives residents and visitors a helpful headstart on the shopping season with a wide assortment of wooden toys and sculptures, jewelry, pottery, photography and so much more—all crafted by our local community of artists. Explore our free event to find the ideal present for friends and family or decorative embellishment for home. And if you’re a creator who would like to participate as a vendor, that’s easy too. Just reach out to the Wickenburg Lifestyle team.

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Walk to Boot Breast Cancer

How far would you go to support the fight against breast cancer? How about a scenic five kilometers (or just 3.1 miles)? Join the Wickenburg Ranch team at The Wickenburg Breast Cancer Network’s annual 5k walk/run to raise funds for Wickenburg and surrounding rural areas. And if the distance falls outside your comfort zone, please take a shorter walk to the event course to cheer on the participants.

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Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Who doesn’t enjoy a little pre-Halloween pumpkin decorating?  At Wickenburg Ranch, it’s a long-running tradition that brings together neighbors and friends for a little fun and artistry—and the chance to win the coveted grand prize. Start planning your next award-winning entry today.   

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Sadie Hawkins Golf Outing

In honor of Sadie Hawkins Day, Wickenburg Men’s and Women’s Golf Clubs are joint sponsors of the first key tournament after the course reopens. And it’s a big one. Women’s Club members can ask one of the Men’s Club members to come out and play as a team for this two-day tournament complete with lunch and awards on the final day.

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Stock Your Cellar Event

Time to restock your wine cellar/collection? Check out new varietals or restock old favorites for yourself and those on your gift list at our annual Stock Your Cellar event. Wine purveyors will be on hand with catalogs and complimentary tastings. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy appetizers and mingle with members while exploring new wines. Plus, Wine Locker Members receive special pricing on wine purchased during the evening.

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Chef Jon’s Spin on Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Make it a Thanksgiving meal to remember with the help of Wickenburg’s own Chef Jonathan. The upcoming monthly cooking demonstration will be all about our head chef’s not-so-traditional take on some well-known holiday side dishes. Join us for step-by-step instructions, new recipes and have your questions answered throughout the demonstration.

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Ugly Sweater Scramble

In the mood for a golf tournament with a fun holiday twist? Our annual Ugly Sweater Shootout has a two-person scramble format with a morning shotgun start. Lunch and awards following the tournament where prizes will be awarded for the best ugly sweater. So bring your best game and your worst sweater.

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Member Tree Decorating Party

Let’s kick off the holiday season by trimming the tree together. Join us for appetizers, drink specials and a fun night of decorating the beautiful Wickenburg Ranch Christmas trees—in the company of new friends and neighbors.

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Wrangler Wishes

Everyone knows it’s better to give than receive—especially when children are involved. Created to provide holiday gifts to kids in the Wickenburg Unified School District, Wickenburg Ranch is a proud partner of the Wrangler Wishes program. Stop by the Concierge desk to pick up a snowman tag with a child’s age, sizes and Holiday wish.

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Santa Brunch

It’s a tradition of epic holiday proportions. Each year, the Market Place and Jake’s Spoon are transformed into giant brunch stations and Santa slides down the Grand Living Room chimney to delighted reactions from everyone in attendance. Don’t miss a minute of Santa Brunch at Wickenburg Ranch.

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Cart Parade

A holiday parade at Wickenburg Ranch is unlike any other. Here instead of floats, our parade is filled with carts—golf carts, specifically. Only these ones are festively decorated by groups and individuals. And at the end, awards are given out for best overall cart and best group concept. Join us. And experience a holiday event that’s distinctively Wickenburg.

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And there’s a lot more where those came from.

There you have it—a sampling of a year full of events at Wickenburg Ranch. Trust us, there are many, many more. And every one of them adds a little bit to what makes this place into a genuine community.