Cave Creek Museum will host the 16th annual Miners Dinner on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 4:30-7 PM. The highly anticipated event celebrates the rich history and vibrant Cave Creek community. The theme for the museum’s largest annual fundraiser is “Staking a New Claim.”
The event honors the museum’s past and exciting future plans. Along with dinner, the event will feature: a silent auction; balloon pop; the ol’ miner; western characters; the beer burro; and a bake sale, among other activities.
“We commemorate the hard work and passion that makes this one of the Cave Creek Museum’s finest events of the season,” says JoAnn Stuckey, Cave Creek Museum executive director.
Attendees arrive at 4:30 PM to check in and socialize. In addition, guests will enjoy local favorite Kevin Causey, the featured musician. Causey also will serve as Master of Ceremony. In addition, guest Bob Boze Bell will join the fun. Bell has published more than 12 books on legendary Old West characters like Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. In addition, he co-wrote and published “Hellraisers & Trailblazers: The Real Women of The Wild West.” Bell will sell his books and artwork, which features local landscapes like Elephant Butte and The Seven Sisters. The popular event will be held at Harold’s Corral, which serves as the official sponsor. Harold’s located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, Ariz. Tickets go on sale February 1, 2026. Poncho’s (the burro) special appearance is courtesy of Cave Creek Beer Burro, voted best party burros by Phoenix Magazine 2024 & 2005.
Dinner tickets go on sale on February 1, 2026, and can be purchased online at cavecreekmuseum.org or at the museum, which is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331. The cost is $100 per person. Seating is limited so reserve early.