Quartzsite in January is one of the most unusual sights any RVer can see. The whole town is a giant trading mart under canvas. The Arizona Tourist Bureau estimates that over 4 million visitors come through Quartzsite during the winter season with the visitor numbers peaking in the two weeks during which the BIG RV TENT and the POW WOW shows are being held.
The shows in Quartzsite are large numbers of venders grouped and organized under different show lot names. You have Prospector's Panorama, Rice Ranch, Tyson Wells, Main Event, Desert Gardens, and many other show lots. This year there are over 1700 venders in town plus year round Quartzsite businesses.
When you visit Quartzsite, keep in mind that all the show lots are open from January first to February 28
Some open in the fall and some stay until April. The shows are open 7 days a week from sunrise apx. to sunset apx. High winds or dust storms will cause some of the venders to close up to save their tents, but for the most part they are always open.
Quartzsite is a jumping off point for many interesting day trips. Old ghost towns WWII training grounds, complete with abandoned tanks used by Patton to train his tank troops, old gold mines, Indian artifacts and paintings and old west sites. Plus all the Casinos from Parker to Yuma.
Most people say that they either love or hate Quartzsite, but all agree it is a sight not to be missed.
The shows will be open through February and if you cant find it in Quartzsite it must not exist. If you have questions about Quartzsite feel free to E-mail me and I will try to answer them
HUGS, Qgrannie
