Spring has sprung.  On March 20th, we officially said goodbye to Winter and welcomed in Spring.  Now is the time to get all of those home improvement projects completed before it gets too hot.  You are sure to find tons of inspiration at the 2016 Lake Havasu Home Show this weekend.  Vendors are on standby, ready to make you a deal.What: 2016 Lake Havasu Home Show Where: Lake Havasu Aquatic Center (100 Park Ave) When: April 1-3, 2016, 3pm to 7pm Fri, 9am to 5pm Sat, 9am to 3pm Sun Cost: FREE Contact: Lisa Theophilus, Colorado River Building Industry Association (928) 453-7755 or via email2016 Lake Havasu Home ShowWarm weather means much more outdoor living.  Part of the Havasu lifestyle is based on our love of the outdoors.  Is your patio a hot mess?  Do you want to do something that wil... 03/30/2016

If you thought it was going to be all about bunnies and egg hunts in our Lake Havasu community this weekend, you were wrong.  The World Offroad Racing Championship Season (WORCS) will be hosting the Lake Havasu 2016 WORCS Motorcycle Competition at Crazy Horse Campgrounds.  Last weekend was the ATV/SXS races.  This weekend, the dirt bikes take center stage.What: Lake Havasu 2016 WORCS Motorcycle Competition Where: Crazy Horse Campgrounds When: March 25-27, 2016, 7am to 10pm Fri, 6am to 10pm Sat & Sun Admission: $10 a day or $20 for a weekend pass for Adults, $10 a day or $15 for a weekend pass for kids 12 & under, FREE for Seniors (65+) and Military with ID Contact: WORCS Racing (435) 635-1597 or via emailLake Havasu 2016 WORCS Motorcycle CompetitionThe Lake Havasu 2016 WORCS Motorcycle ... 03/23/2016

The Lake Havasu Exceptional Rodeo 2016 is just that...exceptional.  This rodeo caters to the mentally, physically and emotionally challenged residents of our Havasu community.  At the rodeo, they have an opportunity to experience some rodeo activities in a way that they might not be able to experience otherwise.What: Lake Havasu Exceptional Rodeo 2016 Where: SARA Park Rodeo Grounds When: March 19th & 20th, 8am to 4pm Cost: FREE Contact: Maria Boody, HoofBeats from Heaven (928) 208-5842 or via emailLake Havasu Exceptional Rodeo 2016The Lake Havasu Exceptional Rodeo 2016 will mark the third year that HoofBeats from Heaven has hosted this unique event.  Gates open up each morning at 8am.  While the vendors set up, guests can get started by filling up at the pancake breakfast.  Contestants ... 03/16/2016

Did you know that our very own Lake Havasu is home to several types of fish?  We tend to focus on what happens above the water.  However, the lake is teeming with life below the surface, too.  If you enjoy fishing, you're going to want to sign up for the Havasu March 2016 Weekend Warrior Bass Series.What: Havasu March 2016 Weekend Warrior Bass Series Where: Lake Havasu State Park, South Ramp When: Saturday, March 12th at safe light Cost: $200/team Contact: Justin Locatis, JML Outdoors (602) 791-0023 or via emailHavasu March 2016 Weekend Warrior Bass SeriesDo you love to fish and like to compete but don't have time to be a pro fisherman?  Then the Havasu March 2016 Weekend Warrior Bass Series is perfect for you.  You will be able to compete against other amateurs for prizes and bragging ... 03/09/2016

Need something to do this weekend?  Go outdoors!  Lake Havasu offers fish, Fords and bluegrass fun all weekend long.  With temperatures in the mid-80s, it's easy to see why so many people choose our Havasu community as their destination of choice during the winter time.Lake Havasu Offers Fish, Fords and Bluegrass FunWhat: National Bass West Open Tournament Where: Lake Havasu State Park Lot 4 When: Saturday, March 5th, Starts at first safe light Cost: $35 for National Bass West membership fee + $170 registration fee Contact: Lynne Peterson, National Bass West (760) 497-8238 or via emailYou must be a National Bass West member in order to participate.  Enjoy breakfast before you cast off and a tasty BBQ when weigh-in begins.  Top teams will advance on to National Bass West's championship h... 03/02/2016

Some of the best athletes in the world are endurance athletes.  They train for the long haul.  The Lake Havasu 2016 IJSBA Mark Hahn Memorial 300 honors this with their 300 mile endurance race this Saturday, February 27th.What: Lake Havasu 2016 IJSBA Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Where: Crazy Horse Campground When: Saturday, February 27th 8am to 3pm Admission: Free to watch Contact: Jim Russell (928) 764-2210 or via emailLake Havasu 2016 IJSBA Mark Hahn Memorial 300Mark Hahn was an endurance athlete who was crucial in advancing the sport in the US.  Unfortunately, his life was cut short in 2004 while competing in a PWC race.  It is in his honor that the Lake Havasu 2016 IJSBA Mark Hahn Memorial 300 will be run.Personal watercraft (PWC) racers from, literally, all over the world will be coming t... 02/24/2016

Last weekend, we had Winterblast.  This weekend, it's Winterfest...the Lake Havasu Winterfest 2016 to be precise.  Where else in the entire United States will you find temps in the 80's during the winter?  It's just one of the myriad of reasons that people flock to our Havasu community.What: Lake Havasu Winterfest 2016 Where: McCulloch Blvd between Acoma & Smoketree When: February 20th & 21st, 9am to 5pm on Sat, 9am to 4pm on Sun Admission: FREE Contact: Jeni Coke, Lake Havasu Area Chamber (928) 855-4115 or via emailLake Havasu Winterfest 2016The Lake Havasu Winterfest 2016 offers tons of shopping.  More than 200 vendors from all around the country will be on hand, showcasing their products and services.  Here, you'll find unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise that you won't find in any big... 02/17/2016

Who says you have to wait til summer to see fireworks?  The Havasu 2016 Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show takes place from February 11th to February 14th.  That's right.  Forget candy or flowers.  Give your favorite gal a fireworks show instead!What: Havasu 2016 Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show Where: SARA Park When: February 11-14, 2016, 5pm to 10:30pm Thurs-Sat, 5pm to 10pm Sun Cost: $5 per person per day, kids 12 & under FREE, $5 per vehicle per day for parking Contact: Western Pyrotechnic Association (928) 453-3444Havasu 2016 Winter Blast Pyrotechnics ShowThe Western Pyrotechnic Association is hosting the Havasu 2016 Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show at SARA Park starting tomorrow.  This is a chance for members of the WPA to show off their skills.  Luckily, the public is the one that benefi... 02/10/2016

Even with 300+ days of sunshine a year, our Lake Havasu community can get a little chilly in the winter.  But it looks like the temperatures are going to start warming up soon.  That's because the 2016 Lake Havasu Super RV Expo is in town.  You'll find smoking deals on hot off-road vehicles.  But they're only available during this three day event.What: 2016 Lake Havasu Super RV Expo Where: Parking Lot at The Shops at Lake Havasu When: February 4th-6th, 9am to 8pm daily Admission: FREE Contact: Darrin Davison, Danny's Junkyard (928) 486-73932016 Lake Havasu Super RV ExpoOur Lake Havasu community is surrounded by thousands of acres of unadulterated BLM land.  It's just waiting for you to explore it.  You can find the perfect vehicle to do so at the 2016 Lake Havasu Super RV Expo.  They'll... 02/03/2016

There is more than meets the eye at the 2016 Legends of Route 66 Bike Build-Off.  It is going to be three days of action, music, mayhem, food and fun for everyone.  Plus, this event will raise money and awareness for homeless and/or at-risk military vets.What: 2016 Legends of Route 66 Bike Build-Off Where: Lake Havasu State Park Lot 4 When: January 29-31, 2016, 11am to 7pm Fri, 9am to 7pm Sat, 10am to 4pm Sun Cost: $10 per person per day Contact: Frankie (928) 230-5428 or Sandy (928) 486-7780 or via email2016 Legends of Route 66 Bike Build-OffThe Veterans United Arizona will be out in full force this weekend for the 2016 Legends of Route 66 Bike Build-Off.  There will be music all day, every day.  Guests will get to enjoy live musical performances as well as a DJ playing hits in between... 01/27/2016

Phone booth stuffing was a bit of a fad back in the late 1950s.  This was done to see how many people would fit into a phone booth at one time.   The Lake Havasu City 2016 Camaros on the Bridge event is similar.  Only, instead of people, you have Camaros.  And instead of a phone booth, you have the London Bridge.What: Lake Havasu City 2016 Camaros on the BridgeWhere: London Bridge When: Saturday, January 23rd (around 8:30am) Cost: FREE to watch Contact: Laura Bautista via emailLake Havasu City 2016 Camaros on the BridgeAs part of the Run to the Fun festivities, classic American muscle car lovers from all over the Southwest will be converging on our famous London Bridge for the Lake Havasu City 2016 Camaros on the Bridge event.  The AllGen Camaros Club has put together this fun time for ... 01/20/2016

Our Lake Havasu community just received some exciting news.  There is a new Havasu English Village hotel in the works.  Charlie Cassens, LHC City Manager, announced at a City Council meeting yesterday that ground will be broken next week on a new 123-room high end hotel.  Which high end hospitality company will operate it has yet to be determined.  However, the names Hilton, Starwood Resorts and Marriott have been rumored to be the companies the current owners of the land (Virtual Realty Enterprises) are speaking with.New Havasu English Village HotelWhat does a new Havasu English Village hotel mean for Lake Havasu City?  At the very least, it means 150 new construction jobs, with approximately 93 full and part-time jobs once the hotel is up and running.  The new hotel is expected to be ... 01/13/2016

The 2016 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair is sure to be three days of some of the most spectacular sights you have ever seen.  Hot air balloons have been around since the late 1700s.  And humans have been mesmerized by them ever since.  Come see why the American Bus Association has named this one of its Top 100 Events in North America two years in a row.What: 2016 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and FairWhere: Nautical Beachfront Resort When: January 15-17, 2016 Cost: $15 for 3 Day Pass, FREE for kids ages 14 & under Contact: Marquita McKnight, Havasu Balloon Fest (928) 486-7979 or via email2016 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and FairWhether you are in a hot air balloon or are just around them, the 2016 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair is a treat for the eyes.  Each morning offers ... 01/06/2016

Diving in the winter?  Where else in the entire country would you be able to do this?  The weather outside is frightful for most of the US right now.  But the diving here in our Lake Havasu community is delightful albeit a little chilly.  You can take advantage of this particular perk of the Havasu lifestyle by participating in the Lake Havasu Frozen Fin Dive 2016 on Friday.What: Lake Havasu Frozen Fin Dive 2016When: Friday, January 1st 10am Where: Training Site 5, The Island Cost: FREE Contact: Joel Silverstein, Tech Diving Ltd (928) 855-9400 or via emailLake Havasu Frozen Fin Dive 2016Start the new year off with something fun, something physical and something a little different.  Take the Lake Havasu Frozen Fin Dive 2016 on Friday, January 1st.  The lake has cooled off quite a bit fro... 12/30/2015

Do you have guests coming in to our Lake Havasu community from out of town this weekend?  After you unwrap gifts and visit for a while, what are you going to do?  How do you keep them entertained for the rest of their stay?  Take them to the 2015 Lake Havasu Friends Fest Musical Frenzy on Saturday.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Friends FestWhere: London Bridge Resort's Convention Center When: Saturday, December 26th 3pm to 10pm Cost: $12 pre-sale, $15 at the door, Kids 10 & under are FREE Contact: Bryan Goodwin, Havasu Friends Fest (928) 486-8951 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Friends FestWhile the Festival of Lights in the English Village is pretty, you can only look at them for so long.  Maybe that's what you do on Friday night.  When Saturday comes around though, you need to go to the London B... 12/23/2015

This is the last weekend before Christmas.  If you're like most people in our Lake Havasu community, you will probably be out braving the maddening crowds to finish up your Christmas shopping.  Need to wind down at the end of the day?  Rekindle your Christmas spirit with a trip to the 2015 Lake Havasu Live Drive Thru Nativity.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Live Drive Thru Nativity Where: New Hope Calvary Church (3735 London Bridge Rd) When: December 19 & 20, 5:30pm to 9:30pm Admission: FREE Contact: Carol McDougall, New Hope Church (928) 566-3629 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Live Drive Thru NativityThe nativity is a big part of many Christmas celebrations.  It is the story of Christ's birth.  For Christians around the world, this is the reason for the season.  If the hoards of shoppers running ... 12/16/2015

Can there ever be too much Christmas spirit?  Not in our Havasu community!  We have the Festival of Lights in the Old English Village.  You can also visit the Christmas Tree Festival at the Museum of History.  This weekend, come to Rotary Park for the 2015 Lake Havasu Kids' Community Christmas Party.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Kids' Community Christmas Party Where: Ball Fields at Rotary Park When: Saturday, December 12th 10am to 2pm Cost: FREE (w/food or toy donation) Contact: Sarah Ross, City of Lake Havasu (928) 453-8686 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Kids' Community Christmas PartyYou gotta love our Havasu lifestyle.  Where else can you have a party outdoors in the middle of December?  The ball fields at Rotary Park are going to be transformed into a winter playground at the 2015 Lake Havas... 12/09/2015

Last weekend, we saw the beginning of the Festival of Lights.  The Havasu Museum also began its Christmas Tree Festival.  But the holidays here in our Havasu community really begin with the 2015 Lake Havasu Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.  And that takes place at Wheeler Park this Sunday.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Where: Wheeler Park (1801 McCulloch Blvd) When: Sunday, Dec 5th 6pm to 7:30pm Admission: FREE Contact: Traceye, My Radio Central (928) 453-8686 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyThe City of Lake Havasu would like to invite the public to their 2015 Lake Havasu Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday night.  The night starts off with the telling of a traditional Christmas story.  Everyone can then join in with their fa... 12/02/2015

Your relatives decided to spend Thanksgiving weekend with you this year in our Lake Havasu community.  You've got Thursday all planned.  But what do you do with the other three days?  One of these fine Lake Havasu Thanksgiving Weekend 2015 events will definitely keep you and your guests occupied until they head home on Sunday.Lake Havasu Thanksgiving Weekend 2015 EventsNeed to work off some of that turkey wobble you got going on?  Are you ready to kick Christmas off?  Looking for some high octane fun?  Do you want to tackle your Christmas list now?  These Lake Havasu Thanksgiving Weekend 2015 events will have something that fits you to a "T".What: 14th Annual Christmas Tree Festival When: Now through Jan 2nd 10am to 4pm Where: Lake Havasu Museum of History (320 London Bridge Rd) Cost: $... 11/25/2015

Do you love the water?  Are you an Desert Dog?  Is your idea of heaven a week of camping?  Maybe you enjoy all three!  That's what is so great about living in our Lake Havasu community.  All of these options are right outside your front door.  The 2015 Lake Havasu Sand Water and RV Expo is sure to offer something to facilitate whatever your passion may be.What: 2015 Lake Havasu Sand Water and RV Expo Where: Lake Havasu State Park Lot 4 When: Nov 21st 9am to 5pm & Nov 22nd 9am to 3pm Cost: $3 for adults, FREE for kids ages 6 & under Contact: Bob Brown, Sand & Water Expo (951) 501-0210 or via email2015 Lake Havasu Sand Water and RV ExpoThis weekend and this weekend only, the 2015 Lake Havasu Sand Water and RV Expo hits our town.  Come see why this is considered the largest motorsports exp... 11/18/2015