Check out the some of the events planned
for this season in Quartzsite!
10th Anniversary of 9/11
Sunday, Sept. 11th, at 7pm at Town Park Pavillion. Night of Hope- A Community Remembers 9/11 Candlelighting Ceremony in a hometown tribute to those who lost their lives and to the heroes who responded to the catastrophic events of 9/11.
Cruise In Sept. 17 - 7pm
The next Cruise-in will be held this Saturday, Sept. 17th, now at 7pm due to the summer heat. Come out and see some great vintage and antique vehicles at Quick Check Shell Station, corner of Main & Hwy. 95. There are some great deals on hot dogs for only 50 cents, plus drinks and ice cream specials too! Cruise-ins take place every other Saturday!
Movie at the Park Sat. Sept. 17
Quartzsite Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (QSAPC) is hosting an evening of fun at Town Park, Sat. Sept. 17 beginning at 6pm. There will be water slides for the kids, and a movie at dusk.
Hot Dogs, Frito Pies, and snacks will be available for purchase. The FREE MOVIE this month is Soul Surfer with Classic Cartoons beforehand. Bring your chairs and blankets for a fun evening on the grass at the football field. Sponsored by Cenpatico.
Cactus Sale, Oct. 1st
The Hi Jolly Cemetery will hold a fundraiser Cactus Sale on Sat. October 1st at Quartzsite Bakery. Proceeds raised will go toward the Hi Jolly Cemetery.
Quartzsite Country Bash, Oct. 15
Opens at 2pm. Concert with Harry Luge, 8 pm. Rodeo, Horseshoe Tournaments, Vendors, Food, Beer Garden, Kid’s Bounce House, Karaoke Contest, Beard/Mustache growing contest begins. Pre-party event on Fri. Oct. 14. $20/advance, $25/door. www.quartzsitecountrybash.com.
Oct. 22 Red Ribbon Day
at Town Park. Sponsored by Quartzsite Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. Contact Tracey at the Recreation Dept.
928-927-9182.
Oct. 28 Halloween Caravan
Only in Quartzsite do children get bussed to RV parks and businesses for Trick-or Treating. This fun event has been taking place for over 15 years in Quartzsite, started by Joanne Winer.
Oct. 29 Spirit Walk at Cemetery
This fun historical walk into Quartzsite’s past with members (“Spirits”) of the community hamming it up at selected gravesites! Come take a tour of our Pioneer section and let the “Spirits” lead you back to a time when water was scarce and the heat deadly! Hi Jolly’s pyramidal monument is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places! 928-927-6593.
Nov. 3, “Rockin’ Reveal”
Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite “reveals” the Rock Art local artists have been painting the previous two weeks. The Rock Art will be revealed during the Artist Reception beginning at 6pm. Held at “the Rock Motel” at Tyson Wells Showgrounds, W. Kuehn and Hwy. 95. Cheese, crackers and a “bit of the bubbly” will be served as artists showcase their one-of-a-kind Rock Art before they “hit the street” at a variety of sponsors around town. The public display will be followed by the “Rock Auction” in March. Contact Linda Ward, 803-984-4230.
Nov 12, 13 Town wide Yard Sale
with Quartzsite GFWC Women’s Club. Contact PJ Bettmann at 928-927-5324.
Nov. 14 Old Fashioned Pie Auction and 100 years of Aprons Show
at Quartzsite Senior Center
Nov. 19 Turkey Hunt Poker Run
Sponsored by Quartzsite Rotary. Contact Angie Masales,
805-312-1544.
Dec. 3 Fashion Show Through the ages
Quartzsite GFWC Women’s Club Fashion Show at the Quartzsite Senior Center. Violet Kiss.
Dec. 3 Christmas Light Parade
by Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce, 6pm. 928-927-9321, www.QuartzsiteBusinessChamber.com
Dec. 10 Silent Auction
Operation Hero Comfort Annual Fundraiser 1-3pm. Town Hall. Contact Anita Carlson,
928-927-4292.
Jan. 7 Hi Jolly Daze Parade
Arizona through the Century theme
Feb. 11 -14 AZ Centennial Finale
Sat. Feb. 11: ATV Parade, Party at Town Park, Year in Review, 10 Decades of Music, Lasting Legacy Project, Quilt Raffle, and more!
Feb. 14th, Happy Birthday Arizona! Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Social!
