This time of the year there is no shortage of things to in the valley of the sun. There is one special event that is right around the corner that you won’t want to miss, Western Week in downtown Scottsdale. The city of Scottsdale is celebrating its western heritage during Scottsdale Western Week which starts on February 2nd and ends on the 10th. With a multitude of events going on, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
You can enjoy both Western and Native American festivals, art walks, the Hashknife Pony Express, Parada del Sol Parade, and the newest addition, the Arizona Indian Festival. We have highlighted a few of the favorite events below. You can find the whole schedule of events on the website.
February 2, 2019 – 11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
You can catch the Top Ten Western Films that are focused around the American West. This event will be taking place at the Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Admission is free when you purchase a general admission ticket and it is free for museum members.
February 6, 2019 – 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM
Chris Wimmer, who is Co-Owner of Black Barrel Media and Producer of Legends of the Old West Podcast will be presenting on how podcasts are a great medium to learn about the West’s history. Cowboy Lifestyle Network is proud to be partnering with Black Barrel Media to help promote our western heritage and help share their stories. To find out more about Legends of the Old West Podcast, check out their website. He will be presenting at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Admission is free when you purchase a general admission ticket and it is free for museum members.
February 8, 2019 – 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Downtown Scottsdale is the end of the Annual Hashknife Pony Express Ride. This ride pays tribute to the men of the Pony Express who used to transport mail on horseback. Today, cowboys travel from Holbrook, AZ all the back to downtown Scottsdale, taking turns riding with their partners to transport mail. To read more about the Hashknife traditions, check out their website. This event is free and will take place at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way.
February 8 & 9, 2019 – 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way
February 9, 2019 – 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Make sure to catch the free 66TH Annual Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Parade And Trail’s End Festival!
Pre-Parade Entertainment | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Parade | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trail’s End Festival | 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Parade route: Drinkwater Blvd. along Scottsdale Rd., finishing at Brown Ave.
and Indian School Rd. The Trail’s End Festival is held in Historic Old Town.
February 9, 2019 – 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
You can bring the whole family out for the free Western Week Farmer’s Market. There will all kinds of local goods from produce to local fairs. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning!
Location: Brown Ave. & 1st St. 
February 9 & 10, 2019
Arizona Indian Festival
Feb. 9 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Feb. 10 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free event located at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
