Author Archives: Katrina Kane
Rodeo and Fundraiser Time
Lots going on this week. The Big Tent is open and that along with all the other swap meet venues can keep you pretty busy. If you get hungry, we have spaghetti feed and pancake breakfast fundraisers that would appreciate your donations. There is also a potluck for Canadians at the QIA, eh. Aside from … Continue reading
Government Shutdown Affecting Quartzsite
The BLM Yuma Field Office has been notified about the government shutdown and has now closed the water and septic dump station in La Posa South. Campers will be allowed to stay on the LTVAs, but no further permits will be issued at this time. Registration shacks are closed and volunteers are not officially on … Continue reading
Countdown to Big Tent
The busiest week of the season is here at last! The Big Tent is all setup and vendors are moving in. Customers will have to wait until Saturday to get in as the excitement builds and the strays roll in to camp in the surrounding desert. Remember to leave plenty of space between neighbors, run … Continue reading
Love Bugs and Minstrels
Just a couple new events this week. In Lake Havasu City, VW buses will be gathering for their annual celebration of a hippie’s or road tripper’s best friend. Get out there and show them some love! In Quartzsite, The New Christie Minstrels are coming back again to entertain the winter folk. They are a wonderful … Continue reading
Welcome to January 2018
Happy New Year! More shows/venues are opening this week and Quartzsite is filling up with more folks. It’s getting pretty busy there already as we gear up for the Big Tent this month. It’s getting exciting! We’ll top the week off with the annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade. Temps are in the lovely 70’s during … Continue reading
Parades!
Santa Claus is coming to town or at least to Blythe, CA on December 2nd. The parade will be down Hobsonway (the main street) and is very popular so get there early to find a parking spot and a spot for your chair along the route. Some hot cocoa might also be nice to bring. … Continue reading
Turkey Day, Desert Ice Skating, and Santa Are Coming!
Not kidding. There really will be ice skating in the middle of the desert and at a bridge from London no less. Quartzsite is such a magical place this time of year with such things close by. Don’t miss it! It’s also time for Santa’s Workshop to open up to reveal all the arts and … Continue reading
Spaghetti, Sand, Water, and RVs
Hmm. Interesting combination this week! The annual fundraiser for Celia’s Rainbow Garden is this week. If you have never been to that park, you need to go! It is a lovely memorial park created in the name of a little girl who died too young. It is now home to numerous beautiful, artistic memorials. Please … Continue reading
Veteran’s Day This Week
Veteran’s Day is coming again. Be sure to thank them for their service and remember those who did not come home. Along with ceremonies, we have a cookout at Gunny’s where you can also see a military museum and you can help celebrate the birth of the Marine Corps, a grand service. I am ex-Air … Continue reading
More Venues Opening This Week – Run
Quartzsite is starting to get busy with lots more folks coming in for the winter. More swap meet venues are opening up this week to accommodate them. Look for the Quartzsite Market Place Street Fair, Rice Ranch and Greasewood to open. The Rotary are sponsoring their annual Run, Walk, Rock n Roll. Walking sounds good … Continue reading