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Listings for the Southwest

For a complete list of events in the desert please see the Events Page. Most of the events listed here are events that have already occured. This will give you a game plan for next year. We're sure you've heard of a lot of these events, but you may not have any idea what they are like or if you'd like to go and take part in them. We'll give you a brief look at the Local Happenings in different areas, counties, and states and you'll surely find one or more that you can look forward to seeing or participating in next year. Car shows, air shows, festivals, county fairs, races, poker runs, chili cook offs, or gem and mineral shows - just to mention a few that will be listed here. If you want to explore on your own then see the events page for a listing of events that are still viable. The events page will have dates, and times, in most instances, along with contact information, or web site links.

Updated 4 / 07 / 10

Listed by Date

March 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2010 Midnight at the Oasis

Cars start showing up 2 weeks before the show at different restaurant, and locations. See our page for more on this. Schedules and photos included. Our complete set of photos (388) are up. Don't miss this if you like hot rods and old classic cars.

February 27th, 2010 Chili Cook Off

This is the 7th annual Chili Cook Off in Quartszite, Arizona. Even if you don't like chili this is a fun time, the chili if a plus. A lot of different flavors, and good live music.

March 6th, 2010 Ocotillo Cactus Festival

A salsa contest in the morning and then a neat festival the rest of the day, near an entrance to Anza Borrego State Park just north of the town of Ocotillo.

March 19 - 21, 2010 National Sand Drags

This year the National Sand Drags are being held in Dome Valley, Arizona near Yuma and Wellton, Arizona. Don't miss this as it's quite the event.

March 20th, 2010 St. Patricks Day Poker Run

This is probably one of the largest poker runs in the West. This was 25th event held in Parker, Arizona this year. Fun way to spend a day, with nice accomodations nearby, or camping.

March 27th, 2010 MCAS Air Show

This is probably one of the bigger Air Shows in the Southwest. This was the 48th annual event held in Yuma, Arizona. Fun way to spend a day, with nice accomodations nearby, or camping.

March 31st, 2010 The Desert in Bloom

This year may be one of the better years for the bloom iin the desert. Three pages of information and listings of areas to find the flowers. See what others are finding!

April 4th, 2010 7.2 Earthquake in the Southwest

A very unsettling event that shook the entire lower Southwest. Not a common event in this area. Just updated on April 8th with more information.

April 6th, 2010 Moab Extreme Sports Race Series

We just got some photos and a video of the Moab, Utah Extreme Sports Race sponsored by Solomon. Really looks like a great race and fun, strenuous, and un-forgettable.