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The La Paz Regional Tourism Team Late in 2011, leaders within the La Paz area partnered with APS Corporation embarking on a challenging project to develop a regional economic development plan: Focused Future II. One of the four key strategies was to link all Chambers of Commerce and C.R.I.T for joint promotion, networking and regional Tourism marketing - and so was born the La Paz Regional Tourism Team. Welcome to the 2018/2019
Passport to Adventure. The Passport provides vistors a full listing of events, places of interest and other information throughout La Paz County. “The La P “The of Supe az Coun Town Quar ty B rviso you. rs o I we Council tzsite welc ard take We enco lcome an om u a La you d rang dvantag rage yo es e of u to to e of Enjoy Paz C activ t the ounty. ities desert a he wide diver and s nd w m pres oth Quar e activit any en a ies i tzsite Adve ted in T er attrac ter n T , he A ti h n h rizon ome of wint ture! E e Passpo ons T r a a er w njoy rt to il. Peac e o you e Our clima for j ather a ur great t e c o a n Coun ining n’t be great Come d th ty.” an beat! us in and fun!.” La P k have a z La P
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“Welcome to Parker! On behalf of the Town of Parker, I invite you to come see all our area has to offer. The Town of Parker was founded in 1908 and serves as the county seat for La Paz County. The Town of Parker welcomes you to come and enjoy the many activities we have to offer year round. Whether you are visiting, touring or looking to relocate, you will find a community dedicated to making your trip a wonderful experience. Come play for the weekend and stay for a lifetime!.”
Dan Beaver - Mayor of Parker
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About La Paz County La Paz County was formed on January 1, 1983. La Paz County is a quiet, pollutionfree haven to winter visitors. Tourism and agriculture are the leading industries of the county’s economy. Residents and visitors to La Paz County enjoy a wide variety of water and desert recreation.
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Table of Contents La Paz Tourism Team About La Paz County Bouse, Arizona C.R.I.T. Colorado River Indian Tribe Cibola / Ehrenberg, Arizona McMullen Valley Communities Alamo Lake, Arizona Parker, Arizona Quartzsite, Arizona 2018/19 Shows & Swap Meets Calendar of Events Partnership Acknowledgement Regional Chambers of Commerce
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For More Information 1217 S California Ave #3, Parker, AZ 85344 (928) 669-8272
lapazedc.com
Thank You to Our Photographers
Mark Goldberg Virginia Lee Rada Dani Bull Julie & Ron Riffe Parker Pioneer Annette Ham Linda Darland John Tuba Shanana Rain Golden-Bear Jessika Francesca Gardner 5
How many of you have noticed a billboard sign advertising the Arizona Outback as you are leaving Parker? The sign has been there for the last twenty years, and needed updating. The La Paz Regional Tourism Team, a committee of the La Paz Economic Developement Corporation who produce and distribute the La Paz County Passport to Adventure, made inquiries as to who owned the sign to see if it could be refurbished. The La Paz Regional Tourism Group received permission from the owners to update and repair the sign. After a successful application for grant funding, a new sign was erected in July 2018. The next time you are leaving Parker take a look and know that you are headed into our ‘Arizona Outback’. It’s on the southeast corner of West 21st St and South California Avenue.
“Take a bow La Paz Regional Tourism Team!!!! This is a wesome for our County!” - Holly Anderson-Irwin La Paz County Board of Supervisors
Grant Funding Provided by the Industrial Development Authority of La Paz County
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Welcome to the entertainment capital of Western Arizona
The Colorado River Indian Tribes, opened the Blue Water Resort and Casino in Parker to attract both cultural and recreational tourists to the area. The BlueWater Resort & Casino is a state-of-the-art gaming resort, including 200 renovated hotel rooms with views of the Colorado River; over 500 slot machines, Blackjack, Poker, Bingo and many other gaming opportunities. Major national acts perform frequently at the resort’s amphitheater, and have included Trace Adkins, Cheech & Chong and Buddy Guy. It also has several restaurants, a conference center and a multi-screen movie theater; a 100-slip marina; and a unique wake board park, and indoor water slide. BlueWater Resort & Casino 11300 Resort Drive Parker, Arizona 85344 1-888-243-3360
www.bluewaterfun.com
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Veterans stand by flags at Camp Bouse Memorial Dedication
Bouse, AZ
The unincorporated and historic community of Bouse, located approximately 27 miles from the Arizona/California border on Highway 72, began as an 1860 mining town of prospectors’ tents and their dreams of copper and gold. In 1942 during WWII, Bouse was home to a top secret military base. Bouse is now a popular retirement area and winter spot for northern visitors wishing to escape the harsh, cold winters.
National Registry Historical Building Bouse Assay Office
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Bouse Muzzleloader Annual ‘Rendezvous’ Event
Points of Interest Historic Assay Office Bouse Historical Museum Bouse Memorial Park - Military Dedications and Tanks Guided Tour of Camp Bouse (during Camp Bouse Days) Bouse Fisherman Intaglio “B” Mountain ATV Trails Arizona Peace Trail Bouse Link to Historic Swansea
Bouse Chamber of Commerce Ph: (928) 851-2509
www.bouseazchamber.com or www.bouseazcoc.com
Bouse Museum Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm
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C.R.I.T. Administration Offices
C.R.I.T.
Colorado River Indian Tribes
The Colorado River Indian Tribes include four distinct Tribes: the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo. The CRIT Reservation was created by the Federal Government in 1865 and stretches along the Colorado River on both the Arizona and California sides and includes almost 300,000 acres of land, with the river serving as the focal point and lifeblood of the area.
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Sunset over the Colorado River
Points of Interest Ahakhav Tribal Preserve Poston Monument CRIT Museum BlueWater Resort & Casino Old Presbyterian Indian Church Historic La Paz Townsite Blythe Intaglios For More Information Colorado River Ph: (928) 669-9211 Indian Reservation 26600 Mohave Rd. Parker, AZ 85344 CRIT Museum & Ph: (928) 669-8970 Gift Shop 133 W. Riverside Dr. Parker, Arizona 85344 (Inside the Moovalya Shopping Plaza) Message & Telephone: (520) 238-2969 Look for us on Facebook: FB site: Colorado River Indian Tribes FB site: CRIT Manataba Messenger
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Sandhill Cranes
Cibola/Ehrenberg Ehrenberg is a desert community alongside the Colorado River. Becoming a major port during the 1870s when the Colorado River served as a main source of transportation to the interior of Arizona. Cibola is the ancestral home of the Mojave & Quechan Indian Tribes and Cibola National Wildlife Reserve, the wintering area for thousands of migratory waterfowl and cranes. Today, Cibola is also a farming community.
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Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Colorado River Kofa Mountains Palm Canyon Castle Dome Peak - a regional landmark. Big Horn Sheep Hippy Hole For More Information Cibola / Ehrenberg 66600 Cibola Lake Road, Box 1 Cibola, AZ 85328 Ph: (928) 857-3253 ... Fax: (928) 857-3420
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Emerald Canyon Golf Course
Emerald Canyon Golf Course This “Jewel of the Desert” is carved out of the mountains and canyons overlooking the Colorado River. This Multi-Award winning course includes: A 4 Star rating from Golf Digest; Arizona Republic’s Best Exotic Course; and 2016 & 2018 Official Best Scenic Challenging Course. Emerald Canyon is a must play for any true golf enthusiast. 7351 Riverside Drive, Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 667-3366
www.emeraldcanyongolf.com
Greasewood Golf Lynx Located in Centennial Park - Salome, this golf course offers a par 32, 9 hole 1,732 yard executive style link for golf enthusiasts. In the desert, there is no need for sand traps or water hazards. “This course is a great learning environment and we don’t worry about what the score is. We just want people to enjoy playing Golf.” says Course manager Dave. 68925 Centennial Park Rd (off Salome Rd), Salome, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 859-4342
The Desert Skyline Greasewood Golf Lynx - Hole 4
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9-11 Memorial in Salome, AZ
McMullen Valley McMullen Valley and the communities of Hope, Brenda, Salome, Wenden, Harcuvar and Vicksburg boast about their beautiful desert, where you can find miles and miles of OHV trails, with numerous old mines to explore. All of these trails are perfect for hiking and enjoying the scenery. For More Information McMullen Valley Chamber of Commerce 66710 Hwy 60 Salome, Arizona 85348 Ph: (928) 859-3846
www.azoutback.net Email: mcmullencoc@tds.net
Hiking the many trails near Salome
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Annual ‘ Night Under the Stars’ November 10, 2018
Alamo Lake Alamo Lake State Park is one of the best places to fish for bass in Arizona. The crystal clear lake is surrounded by mountainous terrain speckled with brush, wildflowers and cacti making for a visually pleasing experience. Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Alamo Lake State Park offers Off-road, hiking, premier bass fishing, rest and relaxation. Stargazers are sure to enjoy the amazing views of the night sky.
Points of Interest Dick Wick Hall’s Historical Marker & Gravesite Harquahala Mine Harquahala Mountains Wilderness Area Harquahala ‘Smithsonian’ Observatory Indian Springs La Paz Centennial Park 9-11 Memorial at the Chamber Albert Nord-Walking/Driving Tour Harquahala Pack Trail & Peak Road Off-road trails / Fishing / Boating Hiking Trails
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Parker, AZ Located on the east bank of Colorado River, the Town of Parker was founded in 1908. Parker is the county seat of La Paz County, offering a blend of small town charm with a vast array of year-round recreational activities, including boating, water skiing, swimming, parasailing, fishing, camping, hiking, miles of off-roading and golf at the award-winning Emerald Canyon Golf Course.
Annual Tube Foat - Winner of an Arizona State Tourism Recognition Award
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Annual Best in the Desert ‘Parker 425’ held each February
Points of Interest Historical Swansea Ghost Town Poston Memorial Bill Williams Wildlife Refuge & Education Center Nellie E. Saloon (Desert Bar) Colorado River / Parker Strip Parker Dam (deepest dam in the world) Wildlife Watching Aha Khav Tribal Preserve Pop Harvey Park Aaron Hill Field Parker Public Library Various community parks including La Paz County Park, Western Park and City Park For More Information Town of Parker, AZ
Ph: (928) 669-9265 Fax: (928) 669-5247 Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
www.townofparkerarizona.com www.parkerpubliclibrary.com
Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce and Tourism 1217 California Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2174
www.parkeraz.org
State Accredited Local Visitor Information Center
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Located in Parker, AZ Spanky’s first opened in 1997 in a very small store behind a gas station. Two years later purchased a larger location on Joshua Avenue. In 2007 Spanky's was purchased by employees from the original owners and despite the poor economy Spanky's continued to thrive. In 2015 Spanky's purchased a new and much larger store. They again moved in mid 2016, after constructing a new store at their current location at 400 Riverside Drive.
www.spankysrvonline.com 400 Riverside Dr. Parker, AZ Ph: (928) 669-1600
Everyone at Beaver Insurance is dedicated to their community and serving their clients. Floy Beaver started the Agency in 1933 and ran the agency until the late 1950s when ill health forced her to retire. In 1963 Roberta’s father, Marion Beaver, asked Roberta to come down to the office for “a couple of hours a day.” Roberta has been there ever since. Roberta’s daughter, Tammy Thorn, came to work with her in 1986. On September 30, 2010, Roberta was elected into the Arizona Hall of Fame for her dedication and commitment to the insurance industry and her community. Beaver Insurance Agency 914 Arizona Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2255
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Parker Public Library 1001 Navajo Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2622
parkerpubliclibrary.com
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Check out the Calendar of Events for BOOK SALE dates All programs at Parker Public Library are FREE to all. We need donations to make all of this happen and we need Food and Hygiene products for our “Little Free Pantry” outside of the library. We also have a “Little Free Library” outside so when we are closed you can still get books or give donation. AZ Humanities Program - Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar Call the Library ... for more information Ph: (928) 669-2622
Parker Learning Center 1109 Geronimo Ave Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2214 Quartzsite Learning Center 695 N. Kofa Ave at E. Quail Trail Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Ph: (928) 927-8299
For more information:
www.azwestern.edu
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Quartzsite, AZ
With thousands of visitors each winter and an influx of RV snowbirds there’s plenty to do all winter long - seasonal restaurants, swap meets, RV shows, live music, senior activities, fine art/quilt/arts & craft shows, rock hounding, gold hunting, gem & mineral classes, dancing. Quartzsite is also known for its OHV trails that lead in all directions from town with beautiful desert scenery. So much happening in Quartzsite!!! For general information:
www.quartzsitetourism.com www.QIAarizona.org www.quartzsiteaz.org www.quartzsiteoffroad.com
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One of the many Swap Meets during the winter season
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Points of Interest
Radio Controlled Airplane Field Radio Controlled Auto-Track Rock Club Facility & Outings OHV Trails and Off-Road Atlas The “gateway to the Arizona Peace Trail” Palm Canyon Quartzsite Intaglios ‘Q’ Mountain Trail Hiking Kofa Mountains Halsey-Williams Mine Disk Golf at Town Park Geo-Caching Hiking Trails Celia’s Rainbow Gardens Tyson Wells Stage Stop Museum Hi Jolly Monument / Cemetery Gunny’s Military Museum
Quartzsite is a popular Snowbird Destination every Winter!
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Hardies Beads & Jewelry has been serving the Quartzsite community, snowbirds and visitors since 1975. Locally-owned, Hardies on Main Street, has a spectacular ‘must see’ museum of rock specimens; a collection of historic beads and is a treasure trove of quality Indian Jewelry, tools, how-to books. 1250 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Phone: (928) 927-6381
www.hardiesonline.com
The QIA is a philanthropic organization which provides winter activities and donates equipment and funds to community services. The QIA can accommodate indoor events of 600-800 people and outdoor events of thousands of people. The Pow Wow Gem and Mineral Show, Gold Show, craft shows, classes, bingo, off-road center and live entertainment (in the Desert Sky Theater) are the mainstay of the QIA. For more information:
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www.QIAarizona.org
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Promoting Quartzsite off-road ATV/UTV/Jeep trails Informational gateway / Home of the Arizona Peace Trail The 54 page Quartzsite Off-road Atlas and online Digital Atlas is the definitive off-road guide to Quartzsite trails. The trail maps include over 600 miles of trails within 477 Sq miles (305,000acres) in and around Quartzsite and over 100 points of Interest. Arizona Sunriders ATV/ Utv Club meets @ QIA 2nd Fri of each month @ 10am 235 E. Ironwood St (located in the QIA), Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Phone: (844) 798-7245
www.quartzsiteoffroad.com
Tyson Wells Enterprises in Quartzsite, AZ was founded by Lloyd & Lavoun Dyer in 1977 as an open lot with an R.V. Park, and the Sell-A-Rama in 1978. In 1995 it was handed to Lavoun’s son Kym Scott. Breathing new life to the business with more land for parking, two more shows, self storage units, two big buildings for indoor vendors, a new seasonal selling lot, and most recently a new business office and game store. Tyson Wells has something for everyone with 3 shows in January and February. For more Information call Ph: (928) 927-6364
www.tysonwells.com
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Each year the Bouse community groups and organizations, small businesses, and individual members of the Bouse community have partnered with the La Paz Regional Tourism group. Though individually not as large as major partners—as a community— they deserve recognition. Bouse Genealogical Society www.bousegeniesaz.org
Bouse Booster Club www.bouseboosters.com
Ghost Rider’s ATV/OHV Club
Friends of the Bouse Library www.bouseazlibraryfriends.org
Bouse Hills Muzzleloaders bouseazchamber.com/Muzzleloaders.html
Blue Moose Design Services
www.ghostriders.ridetrails.org/
www.bluemoosedesignservices.com
Ocotilllo Lodge
Julie and Ron Riffe
Bouse Southern Baptist Church
Pat & Bruce Waclh
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Dick Wick Hall Parade participants
The McMullen Valley Communities also step up each year in support of the La Paz Regional Tourism Group. La Paz County is blessed with small communities with a strong community spirit working together to build better communities. The Tourism Team values the partnership of these small community businesses, groups and individuals and recognize them as a group here C.B. Real Estate
Don’s Cactus Bar
Salome Lion’s Club
Salome Restaurant
www.cbrealestate.net
Find Us on Facebook Find Us on Facebook
McMullen Valley Water Conservation & Drainage District www.harcuvar.com/mvwcdd.htm
Prickly Pear RV / Coyote Ridge RV Park www.coyoteridgervpark.com
Arizona Desert Riders
www.azdesertriders.ridetrails.org
Adjust and Battle Wellness, LLC
Voyager Haven RV Park Find us on Facebook
Chalk 2 Crafts, LLC
www.doterra.com/adelemerrell
www.facebook.com/Chalk2Crafts/
Lucinda’s Flowers & Gifts
Mary Kay Cosmetics & More
Friends of Centennial Library
Tri-Valley Improvemnt Assoc
Sheffler’s Motel
TX-54 Consulting
Stanford Cafe
Salome Concrete & Hardware
www.lucindasgifts.com
www.marykay.com/teenaconrad
Thelma & Louise
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490 N Moon Mountain Ave Quartzsite, AZ Ph: (928) 927-8890 Open 7:00am to 7:00pm
Mountain Quail Cafe’ is a local favorite, dining in a comfortable atmosphere, with friendly service, and quality home-style meals. The Mountain Quail Cafe’ began in 1994 as a clubhouse for Mt. Quail Mobile Home and RV Park owned by Robert (Whitey) and Beverley Johnson. They transformed it into the current cafe’. In 2000, it was sold to Laura and Giuseppe Caspera. In April 2009, current owner Norm Simpson, purchased the property and began upgrades seen today. In 2011, Norm formed an association with local artists and together started the Southwest Roundup Art Show, which is held annually in the park’s clubhouse. During the year, artists display their work, no fee, on restaurant’s walls. The artists donate a portion of all sales to area non profits, such as Friends of Quartzsite Food Bank, Isaiah 57 Project, Celia’s Garden, and others.
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“La Paz Regional Hospital & Clinics, where community & compassion come together.� La Paz Regional Hospital (LPRH) has served La Paz County and surrounding areas for over 40 years. As the sole community hospital provider, La Paz Regional Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our patients, staff and community. LPRH offers comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare services at the hospital and its clinics in Bouse, Parker, Quartzsite and Salome. LPRH strives to provide services locally, whether it is Emergency Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation or basic laboratory and imaging services. Check out our website to see all that LPRH has to offer! LPRH hosts many Health Fairs throughout La Paz County every year. La Paz Regional Health Fairs Dec 7, 2018 7am-10am, QIA January 18, 2019 7am-10am, Centennial Community Building, Salome Feb 8,2019 7am-10am, Bouse Booster Hall, Bouse March 1, 2019 7am-10am, QIA Community Fair April 6, 2019
Parker
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2018/19 Shows & Swap Meets
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise noted Shows & Swap Meets are those held in the Quartzsite Area Oct 1 - Feb 28
Hi Ali Swap Meet
Oct 1 - Mar 31
Oct - April
Rice Ranch - ‘Ya’ll come Show’ Tyson Wells Market Center Swap Meet Vendors on Main Street
Jan 1 - Feb 28
Greasewood Park & Sell
Jan-Feb
Nov 1 - Feb 28
Reader’s Oasis Author’s Fair Desert Gardens Rock, Gem & Mineral Show Quartzsite Showgrounds
Dec 1 - Mar
Prospector’s Panorama
Jan 4-13
Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show 52nd Annual QIA POW WOW Gem & Mineral Show Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama
Oct 1-Mar 31
Jan 1-Feb 28
Jan 16-20 Jan 18-27 Jan 19-27 Feb 1-10 Feb 8 - 10
Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show “The BIG TENT” Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Show Gold, Treasure & Craft Show - QIA
Bouse ‘Rest Area’ Swap Meet 1st Friday of Each Month (Sept-Mar) La Paz County Park Every Saturday (Oct-Mar) QIA Craft Show & Swap Meet 1st Sat of each month (Nov - Mar) Senior Center Art & Craft Show 3rd Fri of each month (Oct-Mar)
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Event Location Key Bouse
CRIT
McMullen Valley
Quartzsite
Parker BWC - Blue Water Casino PDR - Pirates Den Resort BBC - Bouse Booster Club QIA - Quartzsite Improvement Association
DISCLAIMER
The purpose of the Calendar, is to provide a listing of events. Every effort has been made to ensure correct information; however, it is not intended to be a listing of all possible events. We recommend that you visit the Chamber of Commerce website for each community to gain further details.
September 2018 Events 2
Labor Fun Day at the Park
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BlueWater Fireworks over the River Bouse ‘Rest Area’ Swap Meet Opens RUF 28 MMA Cage Fights on the River - BWC 9-11 Remembrance
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VFW Patriots Day Ceremony 14-15 15 21 28 29-30
5th Annual Southwest Nautique Regatta Annual Parker Fire Dept BBQ & Auction POW/MIA Recognition Day, Missing Man Ceremony Annual Frybread Contest @ BWC US Open Nationals Water Ski Races - Havasu Springs Resort
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October 2018 Events 4-6 5 6
CRIT Native American Days & Expo Friday Swap Meet
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CRIT Native American Days Parade Hot Boats & Cars on the Parker Strip - PDR Parker Library Book Sale
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VFW Octoberfest
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Dick Wick Hall Day, Parade & Dinner GFWC Women’s Club Pie Sale
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Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races, ‘Thunder On The River’ - BWC VFW Family Freedom Festival
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La Paz County Park ‘Swap Meet’ Opens Parker Community Center Annual 50/50 Walk Red Ribbon Parade & BBQ
20-27
Red Ribbon Week
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CRIT Halloween Festival
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IHCC Breakfast
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Parker Enduro ‘300’ Boat Races & National Water Ski Racing Assoc Races - BWC Qtz Town Halloween Party & Haunted House CRCSS Annual Domestic Violence Walk
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November 2018 Events 2
Friday Swap Meet
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GFWC/Women’s Club Sweet Table Fiddler’s Jamboree
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Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA
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Paddle Boarding & Outrigger event - 9am 11th Annual Chili Cook Off & Bloody Mary Mix Off Little Sisters - QIA
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Town Wide Yard Sale
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Parker Public Library - Book Sale Buck Connors Western Days
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Founder’s Day
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Veteran’s Day Parade (Downtown Parker) - 10am Community Veteran’s Celebration ‘Night Under the Stars’ Alamo Lake Wild West Show & BBQ - QIA
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Veteran’s Day Dinner
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Colt Ford Concert (Vets get Free Ticket) VFW Veteran’s Day Ceremony
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Southbound, AZ - QIA
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Celia’s Rainbow Garden Spaghetti Dinner - QIA IHCC Poker Run - Breakfast & Lunch GFWC Women’s Club Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale Chili & Cornbread Fundraiser - Tyson Wells
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November 2018 Events (Cont)
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Pastor Jerry, Gospel Show QIA CRIT Annual Thanksgiving Dinner - Tribe Only Thanksgiving Dinner - QIA
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Thanksgiving Potluck (sign-up)
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72nd Thanksgiving Regatta (Boat Races) Annual Lighted Boat Parade
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Lion’s Club Fun Run for Sight
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Santa’s Workshop Craft Show
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Joe & Bonnie (W/- Buck Elder) - QIA
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December 2018 Events 1
IHCC Breakfast
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Women’s Conference - Grace Com. Church Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA
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CRIT Annual Christmas Art Mart
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Skyhawk Show - QIA
7
Friday Swap Meet
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LPRH Health Fair - QIA (7-10am)
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Christmas Bazaar - BBC
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2nd Annual Community Christmas Block Party Bouse ‘Lighted Parade’
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Bouse ‘Carols Under the Stars’
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Soup & Chowder Festival - QIA
8
Wenden Chihuahua Festival & Blues Concert Soroptimist International - “Kids Christmas” & Winter Carnival
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December 2018 Events 8
Indian Hills Craft Fair & More
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Silent Auction ‘Operation Hero Comfort’ - QIA Brenda Craft Show
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Band Scramble - QIA
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Christmas Lights Parade
13-15
Cibola Junior Waterfowl Camp
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Christmas Light Parade
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Soroptimist International of Parker ‘Parade of Lights’ Christmas Decorating Contest
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CRIT Annual Christmas Art Mart
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Christmas Dinner - QIA
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Christmas Spectacular
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Annual “Toys4Tots”
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Christmas Potluck (sign-up) - BBC
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VFW - Christmas Dinner (Vets eat free) New Year’s Eve Dance - Skyhawk QIA
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January 2019 Events 1
4
New Years Day Soup & Dance W/- Young Kidz - QIA CRIT Flag Day (Tribal Complex Flagpole) Friday Swap Meet
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Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA
5
IHCC Breakfast
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Elvis Impersonator - Michael Cullipher - QIA
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January 2019 Events (Cont) 11
Cockamamie Quartette Show
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Wyoming Picnic - BBC
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BITD Parker “250” Race UTV Winter Nationals - BWC Quartzsite Art Guild Show
12
Hi Jolly Daze Parade
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New Christy Minstrels (2pm, 7pm) - QIA Brenda Craft Show
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BITD, Off-Road pre-run Fun Run 52nd Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show - QIA LPRH Health Fair - Centennial Community Center (7-10am) Desert Fiesta Country Music Jam GFWC Women’s Club Annual Yard & Bake Sale MacDougal Street West - Peter Paul & Mary Tribute - QIA Ricky Nelson Remembered Twin Sons (2:00pm & 7:00pm) - QIA HICC Breakfast
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‘Hotel California’ Concert - BWC
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VFW Baked Potato Frenzy
28-31
SKP Geocache Rally
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Bernie & Red - QIA
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Parker “425” Downtown Experience in Downtown Parker
TBA
Explore the Trails of La Paz ‘Show Me Ride’
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February 2019 Events 1-2 1-2
BITD Parker 425 Off-Road Race - BWC Bouse Art Show
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Friday Swap Meet
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Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA
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Rock Club Fundraiser - Sam Rotman (pianist) - QIA Michael Cullipher Gospel Show
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Hardshell Harmony - QIA
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VFW ATV Run
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LPRH Health Fair - BBC (710am) Desert Flyers RC Flyer Fun Fly
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Quartzsite Quilters Great Quilt Show Gold Treasure & Craft Show QIA ADBA Southwest Showdown On the River (Drag Boat Races) Annual ‘Take A Kid Fishing’
10
Camp Bouse Dedication Memorial TVIA Valentine Dinner & Auction Camp Bouse (Guided) Tour
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Arizona Connection - QIA
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Valentine Dinner Show w/Danny Vernon - QIA IHCC Valentine Dinner Party
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Annual Bouse Muzzleloaders ‘Rendezvous’ 28th Annual Buckskin Mountain Desert Dash Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook Off
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February 2019 Events (cont) 16
Paul Winer - QIA
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‘Thunder From Downunder’ BWC Pastor Paul Gospel Show - QIA
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Bernie & Red - QIA
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VFW Annual Masters Golf Tournament Southwestern Roundup Art Show “A Walk in the Past” Historic Pageant Southbound, AZ - QIA
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Explore the Trails of La Paz ‘Show Me Ride’
TBA
March 2019 Events 1
Friday Swap Meet
1-2
Spring Fever Daze - BBC
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La Paz Regional Health Fair QIA Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA
2
CRIT Recognition Day
2
Poker Run & Quilt Show
2,3 5
NWSRA-Parker International Water Ski Races - BWC Joe & Bonnie - QIA
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Annual “Taste of Parker”
7-9
La Paz County Fair
9
Colorado River Blues Festival
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St Patrick’s Day Dinner / Howard, Sandy & Friends Show - QIA
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March 2019 Events (Cont) 15,16
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Arizona Outback Spring Fiddlefest Annual St. Patty’s Day Poker Run VFW Annual Yard Sale
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Fiddlers
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CRIT Mega Throw XIII (Aha Khav Tribal Preserve) VFW Bye Bye Birdie Taco Feed
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Southern California Speedboat Spring Classic Soroptimist International “Blues & Brews” and Off-Road Expo VFW March Madness
30
Taco & Tequila Festival
TBA
Explore the Trails of La Paz ‘Show Me Ride’ (16th?)
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April 2019 Events 5-7
Indian Golf Tournament
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LPRH Community Fair
8
Bill Chrismer Golf Tournament
13-15 15
Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series CRIT Annual Easter Egg Hunt
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Easter Egg Hunt
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CRIT Earth Day (Aha Khav Tribal Preserve) Annual Parker Open Golf Tournament
26-28
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May 2019 Events 4,5
IJSBA Western States Nationals PWC Races - BWC
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VFW “Run for the Wall”
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Memorial Day at the Park
June 2019 Events 1
‘Run What You Brung’ Poker Run - PDR 42nd Annual Parker Tube Float Moonlight Magic Off-Road Poker Run
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July 2019 Events 3
Annual Fireworks Display
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July 4th Celebration
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Manataba Fireworks Show
TBA
Roadrunner Floating Dock Bar & Grill Fireworks Show Blue Water Resort & Casino 4th of July Fireworks Show
TBA
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March 7 -9, 2019
Ph: (928) 669-8100 21600 Hillside Drive, Parker, AZ 85344 P.O. Box 1023
www.lapazcountyfair.org
Email: lapazcountyfair@yahoo.com
The Ocotillo, owned by George Nault for the past 40 years, is now an 11 unit Motel with laundry, gas and propane available and a Bar serving food and drinks. The interior of the building is in itself a popular conversation starter with many artifacts and a friendly place for locals to gather. Special Thanks to George and his staff The Tourism Team meets here every month
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EXPLORE THE TRAILS OF LA PAZ COUNTY
After the Success of these rides last season ... Here is the opportunity to again participate in “Show Me” rides in Quartzsite, in January. Bouse in February, and Salome in March. Rides are led by Arizona State Parks Off-Highway Vehicles Ambassadors, and are sanctioned by BLM. Rides are open to the public, and there is no cost for the trail rides.
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Enjoy a day-trip, local side trips, or extended tours for several days on the over 675 mile loop trail system. Travel some of the most beautiful rolling desert linking Mojave County, La Paz County, and Yuma County.
Arizona’s Ultimate Off-Highway Adventure
For More Information
Arizona Peace Trail
www.arizonapeacetrail.org
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We are so thankful for ALL our partners and others for their generous support and assistance.
Partnerships
www.aps.com
www.parkeraz.org
www.azoutback.net
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www.QIAarizona.org
Bouse Chamber of Commerce www.bouseazchamber.com
www.beaverinsuranceagency.com www.spankysrvonline.com
Bouse Boosters Club www.bouseboosters.com
www.quartzsiteoffroad.com
McMullen Valley Water Conservation & Drainage District www.harcuvar.com/mvwcdd
www.tysonwells.com
www.hardiesonline.com Salome Restaurant
www.cbrealestate.net
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Partnerships Bouse Genealocial Society www.bousegeniesaz.org
Arizona Sunriders ATV/UTV Club
Friends of the Bouse Library www.bouseazlibraryfriends.org
Bouse Hills Muzzleloaders
www.arizonasunriders.ridetrails.org
bouseazchamber.com/Muzzleloaders.html
Ghost Rider’s ATV/OHV Club
Horizon Community Bank
www.ghostriders.ridetrails.org
Bouse Southern Baptist Church
Arizona Desert Riders
https://azdesertriders.ridetrails.org
Prickly Pear RV / Coyote Ridge RV Park www.coyoteridgervpark.com
Adjust and Battle Wellness, LLC
Chalk 2 Crafts, LLC
www.doterra.com/adelemerrell
www.facebook.com/Chalk2Crafts/
Lucinda’s Flowers & Gifts
Voyager Haven RV Park
Friends of Centennial Library
Tri-Valley Improvemnt Assoc
Sheffler’s Motel
TX-54 Consulting
Stanford Cafe
Tews RV Park/ DatePalm RV
Thelma & Louise
Salome Concrete & Hardware
Mary Kay Cosmetics & More
Herb’s Hardware
Mark & Lynda Goldberg
Roberta Hoffman
Ron and Julie Riffe
John Croteau
Dani & David Bull
Pat and Bruce Walch
www.lucindasgifts.com
www.marykay.com/teenaconrad
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Regional Chambers Of Commerce Bouse Chamber of Commerce (Thurs, Fri & Sat .. 10am - 2pm only) 44362 E. Main St., (PO Box 817) Bouse, AZ 85325 Ph: (928) 851-2509 www.bouseazchamber.com www.bouseazcoc.com McMullen Valley Chamber of Commerce 66710 Hwy 60 (PO Box 700) Salome, Arizona 85348 Ph: (928) 859-3846 www.AZoutback.net Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 1217 California Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2174 www.parkeraz.org Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 1240 W. Main Street (PO Box 640), Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Ph: (928) 927-5200 www.quartzsitetourism.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ... Visit ... www.LaPazCountyPassport.com
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APS works with businesses and community leaders to help bring new jobs and investments to our state. Every new dollar generated through economic growth contributes to the long-term vitality of our communities. Together we are creating a stronger future for Arizona. The Tourism Team is very thankful to APS and their ongoing support and assistance
The Passport to Adventure
La Paz Region Focused Future II
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM TASK TEAM
a program of the
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