The Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds has a long and renowned history. The City acquired the Rodeo/Fairgrounds from Yavapai County in June 2007. The property hosts the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, the Prescott Antique Auto Club, City of Prescott Offices, and most notably, Prescott Frontier Days World’s Oldest Rodeo, which has operated at this location since 1913 and is now an integral part of Prescott’s identity and economy that supports local business and government.
City Council awarded a contract to GH2 Architects on September 23, 2025. GH2 Architects held a Kick-Off Coordination meeting and started leading monthly Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan Steering Committee meetings October 7, held the first Stakeholders meeting November 5, performed a Current State Operations and Facility Assessment December 8, and held a Project Visioning and Alignment Workshop with the Steering Committee December 9.
Community Meeting #1 is scheduled for February 2, 2026, City Council Presentation #1, at 30% progress, is planned for the April 28th Council meeting, and completion of the Master Plan is anticipated in August 2026.