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08/07/2026

What's your distance? 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon?

Time is running out before the next rate increase goes into effect! Sign up today for the Whiskey Row marathon on October 10th.

08/06/2026

Auditions will be held on October 3 for the 2026 Prescott's Got Talent, Jr. competition.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for Prescott's Got Talent Jr. 2026 AUDITIONS!

The search is on for Northern Arizona's next incredible young performers!

Prescott's Got Talent Jr. is a youth talent showcase and scholarship competition designed to celebrate and elevate the next generation of performers. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic, act, perform spoken word, showcase a specialty talent, or have a unique skill to share - we want to see what you can do!

Open to youth ages: 11–18

✨ JUNIOR DIVISON: Ages 11–14
✨ SENIOR DIVISION: Ages 15–18

Contestants will perform on a professional stage before a live audience and a panel of performing arts and industry professionals. It's an unforgettable opportunity to gain real-world performance experience, grow in confidence, receive valuable feedback, and compete for scholarship awards.

We are so excited to welcome back many familiar faces while discovering incredible new talent from across Northern Arizona!

✨ AUDITIONS:
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location TBD
Division 1 (Ages 11–14): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Division 2 (Ages 15–18): 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://prescottconservatory.ludus.com/200541920

Contestants should prepare the exact performance piece they intend to present at the live competition. Auditions are limited to 3 minutes.

✨ COMPETITION FINALS:
Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Hendrix Auditorium
Red Carpet Event: 5:00 PM
Competition: 6:00 PM

TICKET LINK:
https://prescottconservatory.ludus.com/200541915

For registration, audition details, scholarship information, scoring criteria, and everything you need to know, visit our website:
www.theprescottconservatory.org

We can't wait to celebrate the next generation of performers at Prescott's Got Talent Jr. 2026! See you on the stage!

08/02/2026

The Gem & Mineral Show is open today (Sunday) from 9-4 at Findlay Toyota Center. If you've never attended the show, it's a unique experience with so many interesting displays!
https://findlaytoyotacenter.com/events/gem-and-mineral-show

08/02/2026

The Fine Art & Wine Festival in open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza. Thank you to the Mountain Artists Guild, Inc. for presenting this annual event!

🎨🍷 Come the Mountain Artists Guild Summer Fine Art & Wine Festival THIS WEEKEND! 🍷🎨

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? Whether you're planning a staycation or visiting from Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, or beyond, come experience the cool mountain air and creative charm of Prescott at the Mountain Artists Guild Summer Fine Art & Wine Festival on August 1 & 2, 2026!
Stroll the beautiful Historic Courthouse Plaza and enjoy:

🖼️ Over 100 exceptional juried fine artists from across the Southwest
🎨 Meet local artists and watch creativity come to life
🍷 Arizona wine tasting
👧 Free kids' art activities
🌮 Delicious local food trucks
🎤 Great Musicians
🌲 The unique charm of historic Downtown Prescott

Festival Hours
📅 Saturday, August 1: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 Sunday, August 2: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

☀️ Phoenix friends: Trade the triple-digit heat for Prescott's cool pines and spend the weekend surrounded by incredible art, Arizona wines, and small-town charm.

🎟️ Admission is FREE!
🍷 Purchase your wine tasting tickets here:
https://experiencearizonawine.com/.../prescott-art-wine.../

📍 Historic Courthouse Plaza
Downtown Prescott, Arizona
Bring your friends, your family, and your love of art—we can't wait to welcome you to one of Prescott's favorite summer traditions!

08/02/2026

The Gem & Mineral show is open again tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Findlay Toyota Center! Admission is $5, cash only. ATM available.
https://findlaytoyotacenter.com/events/gem-and-mineral-show

08/01/2026

Voting for the People's Choice award winners begins on Saturday, August 1. Have a look through the contest and vote for your favorite photo!
➡️ www.prescott-now.com/photocontest
Photo contest results will appear in the Fall 2026 issue of Prescott Living Magazine. Four photos will be selected as overall winners of this year's photography contest.

07/28/2026

Photo contest deadline is this Friday! Your photo could appear on the cover of the Fall 2026 issue of Prescott Living Magazine.