Special events and shows in Quartzsite, AZ and Blythe, CA

Just 23 miles from Holiday Inn Express in Blythe, CA, is Quartzsite, Arizona, home of several large and exciting shows including the Annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show, Rock & Gem Show, Chili Cookoff & Salsa Championship, and more! Beginning in October, there are 9 major gem, mineral and rock shows, as well as 15 swap meets.

In addition to all the shows in Quartzsite, the surrounding area is breathtaking for its unique natural beauty including the many varieties of unusual rocks found only in this part of Arizona and California. Agates, limonite cubes, gold, and quartz are especially good finds. For all these adventures, Holiday Inn Express in Blythe is the ideally located desert oasis air-conditioned hotel. The Hotel features all the services and amenities you’d expect at a Holiday Inn plus an indoor pool, a great staff, and easy access to the many events and adventures available in the area.

In addition to all the historic and scenic sites, there are also opportunities to go hot air ballooning, parachuting, and to take bi-plane and glider flights. This very special area of America can keep you entertained year-round. Make Holiday Inn Express in Blythe your home base when you’re here-anytime of the year.