Author Archives: Katrina Kane
Another Place to Buy or Sell in Quartzsite
Looking to buy or sell something in Quartzsite? Aside from the shows currently in town, there is also a Facebook group where you can get together with others in Quartzsite to buy, sell, or trade your “stuff” all year. Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/323234684442287/
The Big Tent Opening
Today began the annual RV show with the opening of the Big Tent. Traffic up 95 to it was busy as usual. We were able to get a parking spot at the tent this time around noon rather than being routed out to the sandy wash next to it to get stuck. Many of the … Continue reading
Two Days Before The Big Tent
The weather was warm and sunny today. It was a great day for shopping! Lots more rigs pulling in. The La Posa LTVAs and Rice Ranch RV park are filling up nicely. The Dome Rd. area is still wide open with plenty of room yet. I did notice that some of the vendor spots are … Continue reading
Geocaching Meet and Greet in Quartzsite
Today a meet and greet for geocachers in the area was held at the Quartzsite QIA building. Individual geocachers and those from several different groups came to share food, door prizes, notes on upcoming geocaching events in the area, and tips. I rarely see other geocachers when I am out playing the game so it … Continue reading
On the Scene at Quartzsite 2013
I arrived yesterday in Blythe, CA near Quartzsite for the 2013 show. The RV park has filled up considerably though there are still plenty of spaces available. Today I drove over to Quartzsite and can tell you it is in full swing already. There are lots of vendors and plenty of sales going on though … Continue reading
Quartzsite 2013 Outlook
If park occupancy is any kind of barometer, next year’s attendance may not be as good as previously. A report in from one of the nearby RV parks shows the park only one third full at this time. Normally the park would be half to two thirds full already. The continued bad economy may be … Continue reading
Geocaching With Escapees at Quartzsite
Escapees RV club geocachers have released their tentative schedule to get together at Quartzsite in January during the annual RV swap meet. To participate, you can join the Escapees club and get information on the Geocacher Birds Of [of] a Feather (BOF) group at the Escapees booth in the Big Tent during the RV show at … Continue reading
Welcome to Quartzsite News
Hi! We’ll be reporting anything we hear about concerning the town of Quartzsite AZ, the annual shows there, and anything else happening there. It’s a small town but is loaded with drama, laughs, and interesting goings on with all the events they get there. If you have never been to the annual swap meet there, … Continue reading