My feet are starting to itch again. It happens every September as we start closing in on winter and another great season in Quartzsite. It starts with just a mild hinky feeling in them like they should be somewhere else and then it intensifies in October until November comes and they are constantly trying to walk out the door to get to Quartzsite.  Oh my! Do you feel that too?

The heat is still high in the desert but it should be cooling down soon enough. It’s time to start making those reservations if you prefer a regular campground experience and reserve an RV if you prefer to fly in. Is your RV ready for the long journey down south? Check those tires and other systems. Be sure your insurance and emergency road service are up to date. It’s a good time to call your RVing family and friends to start planning a meetup. Maybe you can convince a newbie to go with you.

We’ll start publishing updates soon as the activities are about to begin. Stay tuned and have a wonderful Quartzsite winter!

It may be the middle of summer but the fun in Quartzsite will start gearing up soon enough and it’s time to start planning for it. The new schedule has been posted with all the new dates we could find. The Main Event has not released their upcoming dates yet but all the others have so come see what fun you will be having this winter and start your planning engines. Here’s an idea for those of you who also cruise. To make the most of my time in the area, I have a cruise booked out of Long Beach, CA just before the Quartzsite RV show. Yahoo! Love combining my two favorite trips. Another idea is to go early and stay in another nearby town like Palm Springs, Slab City near Niland, CA, Yuma, or Lake Havasu City for a couple weeks to explore the local culture and history sites. As much as I love Quartzsite, there is much more to see in the area.

Enjoy the new schedule. See you there!

The heat is about to set in so it is time to start thinking about moving on. It’s supposed to get pretty windy on Sunday though.

You may also want to start planning for next year. I know I am! Carnival Cruise Lines has a nice little 4 day cruise out of Los Angeles to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico from January 15th to the 19th, 2017 which I plan to be on just before the RV Show in Quartzsite. Nothing like catching two birds with one stone. 😀 Three birds actually since I own stock in Carnival. If any of you other Quartzsiters will be cruising too, we should meet up. Pretty sure they won’t let us have a campfire on the Lido deck but I think they do allow RV chatting on cruises.

Signing off until next season. TTFN

BIG TENT….SPORTS, VACATION & R.V. SHOW
January 21 – January 29, 2017 1/2 mile south of I-10 on Hwy. 95 from 9 am to 5 pm

There’s still plenty of folks in the area though traditionally most will be gone by the end of next month. We still have some interesting things to do this week. Urbanart, etc Painting Party invites you to join them for their Quartzsite Student and Teacher Show, Monday, February 15 From 1:30-3 pm At the Quartzsite Senior Center. There will be a preview of Marcy’s Spring Show and a display of student works from this season.
A percentage of sales will go to the Quartzsite Senior Center and the QIA.

Also in Quartzsite, we have the 19th Quartzsite Masters for you golf aficionados out there. They take place out on the Quartzsite Tough Golf Course out on the desert. The $25 entry fee includes a specially-designed T-shirt, a meal, beverages of your choice, and a chance to win the coveted green jacket as in the real Masters. Don’t expect the usual rules of golf at this course though. Per Rick Stedman of RVGolferMagazine.com , “According to organizer Dennis Dole, there are no tee times, green fees, clubhouses, cocktail waitresses or cart paths. “The only rules are,” according to Dole, “you can tee up the ball on every shot, and you must use only one club while golfing these 18 holes from hell.” For those who aren’t very good at putting, don’t worry. There is no putting. Simply hit the ball within the designated circle surrounding each pin. The entire course is around 2,100 yards long. Most holes are par 2 and par 3 with the longest hole a 176-yard, par 4.

Up in Havasu next weekend, you can also enjoy The Annual Havasu Winterfest with about 200 vendors at 400 booths with demonstrations, entertainment, and children’s activities.

Urbanart, etc Painting Party
February 15, 2016 Quartzsite Senior Center from 1:30-3 pm

19th Quartzsite Masters
February 20, 2016 Quartzsite Tough Golf Course 8:00 am

Annual Havasu Winterfest
February 20 – 21, 2016 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 9am-4pm

I hope you are all rested up now because we’ve got some rip roaring fun for you this week starting on Monday! The Pyrotechinic show kicks off on Monday for 7 days up in Lake Havasu City. Also in Havasu is the Rockabilly Reunion this week. Y’all don’t want to miss that so load up Grandma and her rocking chair on your truck and head on up there. In Quartzsite, the Desert Bloom ATV Rally will give you a chance to kick up some dirt. If you still have some cash left, check out the Quartzsite Gold Show and Out West Gun & Knife Show this week.

Annual Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnic Show
February 8 – 15, 2016 @ dusk Lake Havasu City Rodeo Grounds, AZ

Desert Bloom ATV Rally
February 11 – February 14, 2016 Desert Gardens RV Park

Out West Gun & Knife Show
February 12 -14, 2016 The Main Event Showplace

Annual Lake Havasu City Rockabilly Reunion
February 12 – 14, 2016 Lake Havasu State Park, Lot 4

Quartzsite Gold Show
February 14, 2016 QIA 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Nothing new in the way of shows this week and weekend but the Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Fair and the Out West Art & Gem Show are both still going on through the 7th and of course there are still vendors open for your shopping pleasure.

The Annual Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnic Show is coming up next week starting Monday and a lot of folks move up there for a week to attend it so you may want to start putting things away in your RV and look for good boondocking spots in the area or nearby campgrounds.

Don’t forget to take it a bit easier this week to recover from all the great shows you have been attending this winter. The never ending winter party is great but your body (especially your legs) could use a break. Get some sleep, get your legs up, try some light stretching. If you haven’t been hydrating at the Beer Garden or elsewhere, now is a good time.

Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Fair
January 29 – February 7, 2016 Tyson Wells

Out West Art & Gem Show
January 30 -February 7, 2016 The Main Event Showplace

While the RV Show is now over and many have left, winter is still here as are lots of snowbirds still looking for that great deal, unique item, or some fun. This weekend will not disappoint. The Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Fair starts on Friday while the Out West Arts & Gem Show starts Saturday. Quartzsite is still rockin’! Speaking of rocking, Paul Winer will be appearing in concert (and in clothes) once again for two shows on Saturday at the QIA. He’s a wonderful musician you don’t want to miss. If you need a little more action, cowboy up and head on up the trail to Lake Havasu on Saturday or Sunday for the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo & Little Dilbert Days. Along with the rodeo, there will be “gold panning, king of the hill, roping arena, back hoe challenge, bounce houses, ole fishing hole, cow jousting, shooting gallery, cup cake walk, peddle tractor races and much more.” Yippee-ki-yay pardners!

Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Fair
January 29 – February 7, 2016 Tyson Wells

Out West Art & Gem Show
January 30 -February 7, 2016 The Main Event Showplace

Paul Winer Concert
January 30, 2016 Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Assn. & Little Delbert Days
January 30 – 31, 2016 Lake Havasu City Rodeo Grounds, AZ

Are we having fun yet in Quartzsite? It looks like some folks are! This is the first time I have seen a ferris wheel at The Main Event. And who knew the mighty Hulk would show up? Wow! Can’t pass up that photo op. Anybody seen any other good photo ops?

The Too Crazy Ladies will take your order for pins and badges while you wait for diesel service next door. What a place!

Then at the end of the day, everyone gets a front row seat to the best show on Earth!

The RV Show is going well. There are some empty vendor spaces around town again this year but folks are still finding plenty of goodies to buy. There are not as many food vendors as usual but the ice cream is still available and popular as is the the tri tip sandwiches and ribs at The Main Event.

My favorite Quartzsite geocache, “The Dump”, is being found daily which is amazing considering where it is located in full muggle view. Don’t forget there are some Munzees there too.

If you have never had the pleasure of finding a camping spot close to the Big Tent, apparently this was the year to attend as some prime spots were open just prior to the show. There are some very happy campers out there getting their first taste of a shorter walk.

This week, the QIA and Main Event appear to be the places to be when you aren’t cruising through the Big Tent. The annual QIA Pow Wow starting Wednesday will be showcasing gems, minerals, and jewelry in numerous booths both inside and outside along with food, craft exhibits in the Hobby Room from the various classes they offer, and field trips. Over at the Main Event this coming weekend you’ll find mouth watering BBQ, fantastic fireworks, a classic car show, and Hit & Miss engines.

Annual QIA Pow Wow
January 20 – January 24, 2016 QIA

All American “Q” Town Fireworks Extravaganza & BBQ Competition – CANCELED
Largest Fireworks Show in the USA
January 22 – January 24 The Main Event Showplace

Classic Car Show
January 22 – January 24, 2016 The Main Event Showplace

Hit & Miss Engines
January 22-January 24, 2016 The Main Event Showplace