Introducing the first of four music festivals right here on the Parker Strip at La Paz County Park Event Area! This will be a series of one and two-day music events featuring quality bands from the Las Vegas Blues Company. The first event is scheduled for February 26 and will feature the Mardi-Gras style of Zydeco by the Bayou Brothers …

UPDATE 2/22/2011: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REGISTERED AND DID NOT MAKE IT TO THE EVENT, PARKER ROTARY CLUB WILL BE AT WESTERN PARK ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27 FROM 1-4 PM TO DISTRIBUTE DESERT DASH T-SHIRTS. Parker Arizona Rotary Presents the 20th Annual Buckskin Mountain Desert Dash. This is a 5 mile mountain bike-5K run – 5K fitness walk out …

The Bureau of Reclamation has started its draw down of the water level on the Parker Strip. We are told that the drop in water level should be about a foot. The Strip will return to normal level by January 18, 2011. For more information: 760 663-3712.

The Parker 250 is set to take place January 7 & 8, 2011. This event is for motorcycles, quads and UTV’s. More information can be found here. Best in the Desert is looking for volunteers for the Shea Road Closure. Please call Diane at 702 457-5775 ORV (Off Road Vehicle) stickers from CRIT Fish & Game are required on tribal …

Colorado River Outfitters is hosting its first Colorado River Outfitters Outdoor Expo on December 29th, 2010 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 Parker 250 will be coming to town on January 7 & 8, 2011. This race is for motorcycles, quads and UTV’s. If you are interested in racing please visit www.bitd.com. Casey and his crew are always in need of volunteers for their events. If you are interested in volunteering please call 702 457-5775. Volunteers get the best seat in the …