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A Mayor’s Welcome Greetings Rodeo Fans and Welcome to Prescott, Prescott is home to long-standing traditions like the iconic World’s Oldest Rodeo®. We are extremely proud to include the World’s Oldest Rodeo and associated events as one of the most anticipated and celebrated times of the year in Prescott. Our rich history dates back to our founding in 1864 as the Territorial Capital of Arizona. Our city features more than 700 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. While here in Prescott be sure to visit all the oneof-a-kind, locally owned restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes, and shops that add to the unique charm of Prescott. With a comfortable year-round climate, access to the Prescott National Forest, hundreds of miles of trails, five sporting lakes, and four museums, Prescott offers “Old West” culture mixed with artistic creativity and a love of the outdoors. Prescott is also home to four institutes of higher learning, including the internationally acclaimed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prescott is an ideal place for those seeking a historic, charming community surrounded by natural beauty, infused with culture and higher education. Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 135th World’s Oldest Rodeo, the 50th anniversary of the filming of “Junior Bonner,” and over 155 years of rich Prescott history. Enjoy the rodeo, and best of luck to all our riders and contestants! Sincerely,
Phil Goode, Mayor of the City of Prescott
40 WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® • 1888-2022
