Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The City of Scottsdale brings together the best of Old West traditions and new West style by introducing a host of Western-themed events in and around the City in the days preceding the 64th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival on Feb. 11.

From Feb. 4 to Feb. 11 has been officially proclaimed Western Week by the City of Scottsdale, and is set to include an array of signature festivities throughout the week, inspired by the indigenous cultures and traditions of the Old West. Signature activities and entertainment includes:

• Rhinestones, Rodeo and Retro Style: Vintage Glamour: On Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Museum of the West, the Cowgirls Historical Foundation showcases its members’ stunning, private collection of vintage clothing from the likes of Rodeo Ben, Nathan Turk (aka “The Tailor to Hollywood”), Nudie Cohn (aka “Nudie the Rodeo Tailor,” “Dior of the Sagebrush,” and “The Original Rhinestone Cowboy”), and Manuel Cuevas. Each of these designers fused the influences of their native land with the emerging culture of the American West, creating spectacular costumes and couture in the process. The designers’ elaborately embroidered, one-of-a-kind costumes were favored by celebrities ranging from Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Glen Campbell to the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison and the Beach Boys. Included with museum admission; free to museum members. For more: scottsdalemuseumwest.org