I'm going to be in havasu for the 26 and 27th with the girlfriend. The 27th will be my birthday so I'm looking forward to spending it there. Won't have the boat with us but we are definately going to take in the sights and sounds while there.

fun event.

Just booked our trip to Vegas and will be spending Friday the 27th in havasu. Hopefully the sites and sounds will be plentiful!

Get down there by 10:00 or you will miss the poker run start.

Ive attended in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Everytime I towed a boat 2500 miles (roundtrip). Personally, I think having a boat there adds to the enjoyment but its not 100% necessary. I do enjoy cruising the channel, sitting on the back of your boat and watching all the hardware rumble by is priceless. Furthermore the top speed runs and the offshore races (when they dont cancel them) are ONLY enjoyed from a boat. Yes, the streetfair and the naked turtle will keep you entertained but you will always be longing to be out on the water (especially after a LONG winter).

Just my $.02

Based on the piectures, this is pretty much a "big boat" only event?

I is the biggest weekend of the year-bigger than memorial day for sure.Lots of deck boats,family runabouts,jetskis and of course skaters.

I plan to get there by 8:00am! What kind of traffic can I expect in and around havasu? Will I be sitting in grid lock for hours trying to get to the hot spot viewing areas?

Last year there were a good amount of smaller boats ie 24ft-27ft's out there. Granted, compared to the "big boys" I did feel like I was in a Smart Car in my 27ft lol! I will be going again this year in my 28ft......so hopefully that 1 extra ft will make a difference

But he will be missing the Street party on thursday still Gary!!!

Sucks for him