TrekUnity
When
January
Attendance
~300,000
Admission
Ticketed
Setting
Both
Each January, Barrett-Jackson's flagship Scottsdale auction turns WestWorld into a week-long spectacle of collector cars — thousands of vehicles crossing the block, from muscle cars and exotics to one-off customs, with the drama broadcast live.
Even if you're not bidding, it's a walk-through car lover's paradise: acres of vehicles, vendor midways, and the theater of the auction itself, set against Scottsdale's resort-and-desert backdrop in the mild Arizona winter.
Want to go? Turn Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction into a trip you plan with your group.
Creates an editable trip seeded with a starter itinerary, hotels & eats.
Event details
Typical dates
Late January (about a week)
Admission
Ticketed by day; bidder registration separate
Parking
On-site paid parking and shuttles at WestWorld; rideshare is easy from Scottsdale resorts.
Nearest airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) — ~30 min
Typical weather
Mild, sunny Arizona winter — 60s–70s °F by day, cool evenings; ideal weather for a getaway.
Official website
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Where to stay
The Phoenician
Landmark luxury resort at the base of Camelback.
Hotel Valley Ho
Retro-cool mid-century hotel in Old Town Scottsdale.
Old Town Scottsdale hotels
Walkable base near dining and nightlife.
Where to eat & drink
Old Town Scottsdale dining
Dense cluster of restaurants and bars.
FnB
Acclaimed Arizona farm-to-table spot.
The Mission
Modern Latin dining in Old Town.
Nearby attractions
Camelback Mountain
Iconic hike with valley views.
Desert Botanical Garden
Sonoran desert flora in nearby Phoenix.
Old Town Scottsdale
Galleries, shops, and nightlife.
A sample itinerary
1Arrive + Old Town
- •Fly into PHX
- •Afternoon: settle into Scottsdale
- •Evening: Old Town dinner
2Auction day
- •Morning: shuttle to WestWorld
- •All day: auction block + car halls
- •Evening: back to Old Town
3Desert + depart
- •Morning: Camelback hike or Botanical Garden
- •Lunch in Scottsdale
- •Head to PHX
Make it yours — an editable trip you can share with your group.
Travel tips
- Buy day tickets in advance and use the shuttle from Old Town.
- Pair the auction with a Camelback hike for a car-plus-desert long weekend.
- Book resorts early — January is peak snowbird season in Scottsdale.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to bid to attend Barrett-Jackson?
No — most attendees come to walk the acres of cars and watch the auction; bidding requires separate registration.
When is the Scottsdale auction?
It runs for about a week in late January each year at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Is it a good winter trip?
Very — Scottsdale's mild, sunny January weather makes it an easy warm-weather escape built around the event.
Going with friends?
TrekUnity keeps the whole group on the same page — vote on plans, split costs, and see who's arriving when.
Start planning freeTrekUnity is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction or its organizers. Dates, prices, and details are provided for informational purposes and can change — always confirm on the official event website before booking.