May 2012
May 5
7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament
Parker Police Department Fundraiser
Supports Christmas for Children Program-Info 928 669-2264
May 12
Bluewater Resort & Casino/Best in the Desert "Gran Prix"
“The Superstar of Gran Prix Races”
Motorcycles, Quads & UTV’s
May 28
Memorial Day! Kick Off Your Summer on the Parker Strip!
Click here to contact Parker Area Tourism for cool places to stay and fun things to do!
June 2012
June 9
35th Annual Great Western Tube Float
Get a Tube and a lifejacket and float about 8 miles down the Colorado River to the BlueWater Resort & Casino as we pay homage to the re-opening of the Card Room! Meet lots of folks from all over and have a great time. Prizes for many different categories of “floaters”. Don’t forget waterproof sunscreen! For more information call 928 669-2174.
June 16
Blue Water Resort & Casino 13th Birthday Celebration
July 2012
July 7
KLPZ 1380 AM FLOG™ Tournament (baseball golf)
Fundraiser benefits a community organization.Pick a different organization each year. In the middle of the summer when you can fry an egg on the road, select groups of crazy people play FLOG™ to raise money for community organizations throughout the area.
August 2012
September 2012
September 3
Labor Day! Take a long weekend on the Famous Parker Strip!
October 2012
October 12
BlueWater Desert Challenge
"Contingency Row and Tech Inspection"
At the BlueWater Resort & Casino
October 13-14
BlueWater Desert Challenge
2-day off-road race by Best in the Desert Racing Association.
October 20
Parker Area Chamber of Commerce
4th Annual Colorado River Chili Cookoff and Classic Car Show
Horseshoe competition, live music, vendors and lots of fun on the river! Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 928 669-2174
October 29
7th Annual ‘300’ Enduro Race
Blue Water Resort & Casino Speed Boat Competition
Once again BlueWater Resort & Casino will play host to one of the greatest spectacles in boat racing – The ‘300’ Enduro. On October 29th the calm waters of the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona will see some familiar faces and some brand new ones that are up to the challenge. Sixty (60) laps from BlueWater to Cinega Springs will test the mettle and will power of the racers and their equipment. This race is model after the original 1964 “Parker Enduro”. For more information on this event contact Ross Wallach at 310-318-4012 or email at rossdbos26@yahoo.com
November 2012
November 3
Another Dam Race: Stand Up Paddleboard Event
November 4
12th Annual Triathlon
Blue Water Resort & Casino
November 11
Veteran's Day-Honor all veteran's on this day
November 10
Hospice of Havasu Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Benefits La Paz County Families
Havasu Springs Resort
Information: 888 468-2111
November 24-25
SCSC and Blue Water Resort & Casino 928 669-7000
65th Annual Thanksgiving Boat Regatta
November 24
Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 928 669-2174
Annual Lighted Boat Parade
$1,000 in Cash prizes, Santa Claus and more! Please visit www.parkeraz.org
November 30- December 4
Parker Women’s Civic Club Fall Potpouri
928 667-2109
Local and regional crafters and vendors.
December 2012
December 1-4
Parker Women’s Civic Club Fall Potpouri
928 667-2109
Local and regional crafters and vendors.
December 29
Colorado River Outfitters Outdoor Expo
Colorado River Outfitters is hosting its Third Annual Colorado River Outfitters Outdoor Expo on Saturday, December 29, 2011 right here in Parker! The address is 417 S. California Ave and the expo hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Elite Sports Express will be there so that you can take advantage of huge savings on firearms, optics, ammo, hunting supplies and more. The 75-foot coach and trailer is a rolling showroom stocked with all your favorite brands and factory representatives will be on hand to educate the consumer on specialized product information, as well as providing safe handling of fire arms.
Outdoor recreation themed businesses from the area will exhibit their wares. Fish and Game Department from Arizona and Parker Area Tourism will be available for questions and distribute material.
So, if you’re planning to purchase firearms, ammo or hunting supplies for Christmas this year, you should wait until the show. Just four days after the holiday you can experience the deep discounting of factory direct pricing!
For more information please call: 928 669-5421 or visit: www.coloradoriveroutfitters.com and www.elitesportsespress.com
January 2013
January 5
Best in The Desert Epic Racing Products Parker “250”
“A Duel in the Desert”
Motorcycle, Quad & UTV Points Only & Mini-Motorcycle Race
