City of Scottsdale Presents 2025 Western Week Jan. 25-Feb. 2
Annual Cultural Experience Pays Homage to Old Town’s Heritage Through Engaging Events
The city of Scottsdale is pleased to announce the return of Western Week in 2025. This popular annual event, which honors Scottsdale’s Western roots and Native American heritage through a series of historical events, educational engagements, family-friendly activities and entertainment, takes place throughout Old Town from Saturday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.
All week long, Western Week themed events highlight and celebrate Scottsdale’s rich history and the vibrant cultures that define the city today.
“We are excited to present Western Week in 2025 with new experiences and even more opportunities for residents and visitors to learn more about Scottsdale’s history and heritage,” said Rachel Smetana, tourism and events director for the city of Scottsdale. “We encourage all to come out and explore all that Scottsdale was, is and will be thanks to its many influences, colorful characters, and strong sense of community.”
Signature events taking place during Western Week 2025 include:
Live Music at the Farmers Market
Saturday, Jan. 25 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
The city’s beloved farmers market takes on a Western twist, with live music and more to get attendees in the spirit of Western Week.
Western Week Kick-Off
Saturday, Jan. 25 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Scottsdale Rodeo Museum
Step into the West at the Rodeo Museum, which invites guests to immerse themselves in the spirit of Western Week by viewing roping demonstrations and exploring rodeo artifacts before kicking back with fun cowboy-style live music in the outdoor beer garden. While there, guests might even be tempted to hop on the bull for a photo!
Western Week on the Bridge
Sunday, Jan. 26 | 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Marshall Way Bridge
Kick-off the week with Western music and line dancing on the bridge throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy a Frybread Flight Making experience with a Native Art Market, a pop-up hat bar with Mavericks of Scottsdale and more.
Western Movies at Western Spirit
Monday, Jan. 27-Sunday, Feb. 2 |Screening times vary per event
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Throughout the week, the museum, in collaboration with the city of Scottsdale, will present a series of classic Western film and musical screenings for the whole family, ranging from “Calamity Jane” to “Home on the Range”. Nine films in total will be presented throughout the week, featuring introductions by the museum’s chief curator, Andrew P. Nelson, Bob Boze Bell or other guests. Movie pricing is per movie; weekly passes are also available. On Friday and Saturday, museum entry will be free all day for all guests, not including movie pricing.
Riding through Scottsdale: An Equestrian History with Joan Fudala
Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Western Week Gold Palette ArtWalk
Thursday, Jan. 30 | 6:30-9 p.m.
Scottsdale Arts District — from Main St. from Scottsdale Rd. to Goldwater Blvd., and north of Indian School Rd. on Marshall Way to 5th Ave.
Saddle up and mosey around the Scottsdale Arts District, which will be rife with Western spirit. Guests can experience Western Week-themed entertainment and featured Western exhibitions within participating Scottsdale Gallery Association member galleries.
The Gentlemen: Doc Holiday - Wyatt Earp Presentation
Thursday, Jan. 30 | 6-8 p.m.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Free museum admission will be offered to Scottsdale residents.
Pony Express Ride 2025
Friday, Jan. 31| 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
On Friday, the Museum of the West presents the Pony Express Ride 2025 event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. At noon, 25 riders will descend upon the museum. Rather than an official delivery of U.S. mail, this special delivery will feature pen pal letters written by and to school-aged children around the state. An official governor’s proclamation will be given and guests can enjoy live music during the event. Free admission to the museum will be offered to all attendees all day long, as well as on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Arizona Indian Festival
Saturday, Feb. 1 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m.| Sunday, Feb. 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center
Hosted by the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association, the Arizona Indian Festival presents the opportunity to explore examples of traditional Indian villages and dwellings, experience traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, try native food from vendors and enjoy mainstage entertainment, such as dancing and singing that is representative of many tribes. The Tribal Travel and Tourism offices will also showcase their native destinations. Guests can peruse many Native American arts and crafts booths and enjoy traditional Native American demonstrations. A main stage will feature performances including Apache Crown Dancers, Hopi Traditional Dancers and many more. Tribal Royalty will be in attendance, representing Arizona’s Native Nations. This event is free, family-friendly and open to the public.
71st Annual Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Historic Parade and Trail’s End Festival
Saturday, Feb. 1 | 9:30 a.m.-noon (parade), noon-5 p.m. (festival)
Old Town Scottsdale – Scottsdale Road (parade); Historic Old Town (festival)
Presented by the Scottsdale Charros and the Parada Committee, this year’s event theme is 25 Reasons to Love Parada Del Sol in 2025. With approximately 150 entries that range from vibrant floats, mounted horse-riders and horse-drawn carriages to school marching bands, wagons and stagecoaches representing many cultures from Mexican to Native American to Arabian to Western, the parade pays homage to Scottsdale’s rich heritage and roots while celebrating the community as it is today.
Immediately following the parade, Historic Old Town transforms into a massive Western-style block party with a kids’ zone, food trucks, merchandise vendors and multiple stages with live entertainment including concerts from today’s popular bands to traditional performers, including The Herndon Brothers Band, Chad Freeman and Redline, The Chadwicks and more. The theme of 25 Reasons to Love Parada in 2025 will be evident in activations and experiences throughout the festival.
Times and dates of specific events are subject to change. Further details about each of these events and Western Week as a whole can be found at oldtownscottsdaleaz.com.
The city of Scottsdale’s rich history dates back more than 130 years to the original farming and ranching operations that earned it the title of “The West’s Most Western Town.” Today, Old Town is a bustling and sophisticated area with dozens of local boutiques, art galleries, fine dining establishments, wineries and craft breweries. However, the city maintains its “Wild West” charm while keeping its heritage alive and well. For more about the city of Scottsdale, visit scottsdaleaz.gov or oldtownscottsdaleaz.com.
About the city of Scottsdale: Scottsdale is considered to be one of the most desirable communities in which to live, visit and do business. The Old Town area has become a vibrant urban center combined with a nostalgic touch of the Old West. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries. For more, visit scottsdaleaz.gov or oldtownscottsdaleaz.com.
