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® established here in 1888. We are extremely proud to include the World’s Oldest Rodeo and its associated events as one of the most anticipated and celebrated times of the year in Prescott.

Prescott was founded in 1864 as the territorial capital of Arizona and has been recognized as a Top 10 True West Town by True West Magazine. Our city features more than 700 buildings on the Natgional Register of Historic Historic Places. While here in Prescott be sure to visit all the “one-of-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 hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, five sporting lakes, four museums, Prescott offers “Old West” culture mixed with artistic creativity and a love of the outdoors. Enjoy the rodeo, and best of luck to all our riders and contestants!

Sincerely,

Phil Goode, Mayor of the City of Prescott