City Welcome Letters

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

Delighted You’re Here

Greetings Rodeo Fans,

It is with great honor and pleasure that I welcome you to Prescott, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®!! The rodeo is an exciting time for our communities to showcase the amazing events and venues that the Prescott and Prescott Valley areas have to offer.

As the mayor of neighboring Prescott Valley, I would like to personally invite you to explore the fantastic hiking, golfing, shopping, and hospitality that Prescott and Prescott Valley have to offer. Whether you are hiking Thumb Butte, fishing in Fain Lake or even catching a concert or show at the state-of-the-art 5,000-seat Findlay Toyota Center, all who have visited will agree that our area is a-one-of-a-kind location to visit, explore and relax.

For those of you who live in the Prescott/Prescott Valley area, I am sure you will agree that even though we may have grown in size and population over the years we have not lost that small-town feel that we all fell in love with when we moved here. Our residents enjoy the friendly community and knowing that we truly believe in each other and that every citizen and visitor is valued. Prescott Valley is proud of being the safest community in Northern Arizona, and we want you to know that our public safety personnel are some of the best in the country.

In conclusion, thank you again for choosing to spend your time in our area. We are confident you will make memories and want to come back soon. Do not forget to tell all your friends and family members about what a great time you had here in our great community!

Sincerely,

Kell Palguta

Kell Palguta, Mayor of Prescott Valley

WORLD’S OLDEST RODEO® Let’’s Rodeo!

On behalf of Chino Valley residents, staff, and Town Council, it is my pleasure to welcome all fans of Prescott Frontier Days®, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo® .

During your visit we encourage you to take a short drive northwest of Prescott to see us in the plains and rolling hills of Yavapai County. Chino Valley offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures, family-friendly, and adult activities.

Stroll along our section of the Peavine Trail by horse, bike, or on foot (but don’t forget your water and sun protection). If you prefer to travel by ATV, we have miles of off-road trails begging to be explored. Perkinsville Road is a favorite that can take you all the way to Jerome. Practice your aim at our outdoor shooting range, or engage family and friends in mock combat at the state’s largest airsoft field. We invite you to pause and reflect at our 9/11 Memorial; it is a profoundly moving tribute that by itself is worth the trip.

Our local eateries will greet you with small town charm and customer service, and delight your taste buds with BBQ, ethnic, farm-to-table, and gourmet offerings. If you’re craving an adult beverage, check out our local microbrewery or winery.

From the friendly folks who relish our rural character, the sprawling landscapes brimming with opportunity, to the quiet evenings offering rest and relaxation, we believe you will love Chino Valley as much as we do.

Jack Miller

Mayor Jack Miller, Town of Chino Valley

It is with great anticipation that we welcome the World’s Oldest Rodeo® back to Yavapai County again this year! As we venture out of the past two long pandemic years, this event gives our community the opportunity to get out, create, and relive unique memories; continuing the tradition of bringing one of the most exciting local events to you, our rodeo fans!

Even during the pandemic, when most rodeos were postponed or events were cancelled, the World’s Oldest Rodeo made several COVID preventing adjustments and was a success. This year the rodeo is gearing up to be an awesome event! As the local public health director, I have worked with the rodeo planning committee and it is my hope that this event will provide a safe venue that brings out the spirit of community and entertainment that has always been a part of rodeo history here in Yavapai County.

To accommodate the needs of those who cannot attend in-person, the rodeo is likely to be televised to alternate Prescott locations, and on the Cowboy Channel for additional viewing and enjoyment.

It is a pleasure to be a part of the planning of this event, and I hope that you, the fans, will bring your family out to safely enjoy the rodeo, our local businesses, and our beautiful community.

Sincerely,

Leslie Horton,MA, MCHES Director, Local Health Officer, Yavapai County Community Health Services