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Another busy weekend coming up and hopefully no rain if the weatherman is to be believed. Over at the Main Event on Friday the Food Truck Music Festival will be jamming with all sorts of “gourmet” food and music. Crossing my fingers for the tri-tip truck to be there then or at least during the … Continue reading »

With the new year fast approaching and New Year’s Eve gatherings to attend, don’t forget more shows are opening in town and there are some fun activities planned for New Year’s Day. The Traders Market will be opening at Desert Gardens on weekends. The Prospectors Panorama, Annual International Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show, and Tyson … Continue reading »

Business is down in Quartzsite this year with many snowbirds either not returning or coming for shorter periods. Normally business would be starting to really hop about now. While unemployment is generally down in the U.S., those who work in the Texas oil fields or related industries have been hard hit and that would include … Continue reading »

That’s right! The great bearded one will be making his appearance on the main street through Quartzsite this Saturday in the Christmas Light Parade. Grab your chairs and blankets and go greet the big guy. Earlier in the day, there will be a Silent Auction at the QIA for Operation Hero Comfort. Stop by The … Continue reading »

Lots of activities for you this weekend to start off the last month of 2015. As I mentioned last week, the Annual Boat Parade of Lights up in Lake Havasu City is being held Friday and Saturday. It’s a good way to get into the Christmas mood with a hot cup of chocolate or coffee … Continue reading »

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Even when boondocking in the desert around Quartzsite, a wonderful meal with lots of companions is still possible with a little creativity and old fashioned skills. Follow it with a good campfire and that is my idea of Heaven on Earth. This year I discovered I didn’t … Continue reading »

Welcome to a new season of winter fun in Quartzsite! Things are ramping up nicely. Lots of snowbirds have already arrived. Many of my Canadian friends are either already there or on the road headed down that way. My Alaska friend has arrived. If you aren’t there yet, what’s keeping you?! Snow has already hit … Continue reading »

Check the events schedule page for new updates and many new events added. Don’t miss out on any of the fun in Quartzsite this season!

The events page has been updated for the coming season. We will add more events as we get the new dates for them. Start your planning engines and get ready to roll! See you there!

Another lovely week ahead in Quartzsite. The weather while a bit cloudy and rainy at the moment will be clearing for lots of sun and excellent temps for this weekend’s fun in Quartzsite and up at Lake Havasu. As I mentioned previously, there is a geocache there that was getting found quite a lot during … Continue reading »