2026 Prescott's Doc HolliDaze Weekend

Prescott’s Doc HolliDaze Weekend, August 14-16, 2026

Join the gathering in downtown Prescott, Arizona, for Prescott’s Doc HolliDaze weekend, August 14-16, 2026!  The celebration is designed to promote the history of Prescott with entertaining and engaging education and to provide a fun weekend of events for both locals and out of town attendees. A discounted All Weekend Pass includes entrance to all events for $165, and tickets for individual events are available as well at www.PrescottTombstoneConnection.org.       

Begin the weekend with a Victorian Garden Party at Sharlot Hall Museum on Friday, August 14^th, beginning at 5:00 PM, followed by a downtown Saloon Crawl. Our "Welcome to the Weekend Reception"! Meet your fellow history enthusiasts and enjoy some light bites and music by Chip Hanna while you stroll the 4 acres of gardens and historic buildings of this iconic museum. The Prescott Regulators and their Shady Ladies will entertain with a “Doc” skit! Then take a tour of several local watering holes. Each guest will receive a drink ticket in the form of a wooden nickel good for one special "Doc Drink" offered by one of the participating bars. Western or 1880's period attire is encouraged! Tickets for the Victorian Garden Party and Saloon Crawl only are $40.

On Saturday, August 15^th, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, learn some fascinating history at the Wild West History Forum at the fabulous Elks Theatre! Scheduled speakers for the History Forum include Roy Young, Mark Boardman, Peter Brand, Michael Paul Mihaljeich and Victoria Wilcox. Seating for the History Forum is General Admission, and the concession stand will be open. Tickets for the History Forum only are $25.

There will be a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:30. A catered lunch will be available at the Hassayampa Inn’s Marina Room, with sandwiches and salads of your choice. Meet the History Forum speakers and enjoy a talk by Bradley G. Courtney on Doc’s paramour, “Big Nose” Kate, before returning to the Elks Theatre for the afternoon sessions. Tickets for the Luncheon only are $40.

After the History Forum on Saturday, there will be a grave marker dedication for JD Kinnear’s grave at the Pioneer’s Home Cemetery at 4:00 PM. There is no charge to attend the dedication. The grave marker has been arranged and funded by the Wild West History Association.

Doc’s Birthday Party and Whiskey/Cigar Tasting will take place on Saturday, August 15^th, from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Marina Room at the Hassayampa Inn, with a buffet dinner and some delicious birthday cake! Enjoy dancing under the stars to the music of Sky Daddy Conwell. Meet Doc Holliday (impersonator Cory Allen from Tombstone) and wish him a happy birthday! Yes, he shares a birthday with the original. A selection of whiskeys will be provided for sampling, and if you find one you like, full size drinks will be available at the no-host bar. Learn to play faro and try one of the selection of cigars presented for sale by Ol’ Havana Cigar Bar. 1880's period or Western attire is encouraged! Tickets for Doc's Birthday Party and Whiskey/Cigar Tasting only are $75.

On Sunday, August 16^th, beginning at 1:00 PM, Walking History Tours will be provided by local historians Christopher Gillis, Drew Desmond, Brenda Cusick and Brad Courtney. Walking History Tour tickets only are $15.

The weekend is a celebration of John Henry “Doc” Holliday’s time in Prescott prior to his fateful move to Tombstone. In 2024, Whiskey Row Historian Bradley G. Courtney and researcher D. Sue Kissell learned the exact location of the house where John Henry “Doc” Holliday lived during his time in Prescott. It was located off Montezuma Street in what is now the parking lot between Bashford Courts and Yavapai Title. A fundraising effort was launched to create a bronze plaque commemorating the location, and the plaque was placed by the City of Prescott in their easement. A wildly successful unveiling event followed, and the committee elected to continue to celebrate Doc Holliday’s Prescott tenure with an annual event on the weekend closest to Doc’s birthday of August 14^th.

A commemorative booklet, “Doc Holliday in Prescott”, written by Bradley Courtney, will be available at the event, as will books and artwork by the History Forum presenters. Stuart Rosebrook, executive director of Sharlot Hall Museum, will emcee the History Forum as well as Doc’s Birthday Party and Whiskey/Cigar Tasting.

The Hassayampa Inn, 928-778-9434, and Hotel St. Michael, 928-776-1999, are the host hotels for the event. Ask for their Prescott’s Doc HolliDaze rates when making your reservations. The Hotel St. Michael link is https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.03181.html?groupId=8S6ZX6I0.

Tickets are limited and are available online only at www.PrescottTombstoneConnection.org. Proceeds benefit Sharlot Hall Museum and the Wild West History Association. For more information, call 928-713-5136 or email prescott.tombstone@gmail.com.