2025 Event Season Preview: What’s Coming to Lake Havasu 🌅🎉🚤

If you’ve ever needed an excuse to visit Lake Havasu—or to finally make that move you’ve been dreaming about—2025 might just be your year. With a lineup of action-packed, wildly entertaining, and downright unforgettable events, this desert oasis is serving up something for everyone: car enthusiasts, boat lovers, rock music fans, history buffs, families, and thrill-seekers alike.

Whether you're a local planning your weekends or a traveler mapping out your next getaway, here’s your ultimate preview of Lake Havasu’s 2025 event season. From February through the fall, the city comes alive with festivals, shows, concerts, and community celebrations that highlight everything Havasu is about—sun, fun, and a whole lot of personality.

🎉 1. Winterfest Street Festival (Feb 1–2)

The year kicks off with Lake Havasu’s most iconic street fair, attracting over 30,000 visitors to downtown McCulloch Blvd for two full days of local flavor and community fun.

What to Expect:

• 200+ vendors

• Live music all day

• Food trucks, beer gardens, and local eats

• Family-friendly fun zones

• Free admission

🛍️ Pro Tip: Come early to beat the crowd and bring cash—many booths are local vendors who don’t take cards.

📍 Downtown Havasu District
🗓️ February 1–2, 2025
🎟️ Free entry

🏁 2. Horsepower by the Lake (Feb 21)

A roaring good time for gearheads and adrenaline junkies, this motorsports and lifestyle show is a newer addition to Havasu’s lineup—and it’s making big waves.

What to Expect:

• Drag race cars, hot rods, exotic cars

• Classic boats, custom motorcycles

• Vendor booths, food trucks, and family-friendly activities

• Set along the stunning Havasu Riviera Marina

📍 Havasu Riviera Marina
🗓️ February 21, 2025
🎟️ Free to browse, bring your camera

🛠️ 3. Havasu Deuces (Feb 27 – Mar 1)

This laid-back, nostalgic car show brings together classic 1932 Fords and other pre-1957 vehicles for a celebration of America’s favorite pastime: cruising.

What to Expect:

• Vintage car showcases

• Old-school rock ‘n’ roll vibes

• Food, drinks, music, and merch

• Set across multiple downtown venues

📍 Rotary Park + Main Street
🗓️ Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2025

🏰 4. London Bridge Renaissance Faire (Apr 4–6)

Travel back in time (without ever leaving the desert). This beloved annual Renaissance festival features knights, jesters, fair maidens, and fire-breathers for three full days of old-world fantasy and family fun.

What to Expect:

• Live jousting tournaments

• Pirate Cove Kid’s Zone

• Medieval vendors and turkey legs

• Costume contests and guild camps

📍 SARA Park Rodeo Grounds
🗓️ April 4–6, 2025
🎟️ Tickets typically $10–$20

🧝 Dress up—it’s half the fun!

⚓ 5. Lake Havasu Boat Show (Apr 18–20)

One of the largest outdoor boat shows in the Southwest, this three-day mega event is a dream for boaters and waterfront home shoppers alike.

What to Expect:

• 150+ exhibitors

• 60+ boat brands

• Marine vendors, gear demos, and water toys

• Cornhole championships and festival eats

📍 Windsor Beach, State Park
🗓️ April 18–20, 2025
🎟️ Family-friendly & interactive

🎸 6. Hair Nation Rocks Havasu (Apr 25)

If you’ve got a thing for leather jackets, hair spray, and screaming guitars, this one-night-only tribute concert is the perfect way to end April on a high note.

What to Expect:

• Hair Nation, the PNW’s top '80s rock tribute band

• Food vendors, drinks, and dancing

• Sunset concert vibes on the golf course

📍 Lake Havasu Golf Club (East Course)
🗓️ April 25, 2025
🎟️ Tickets $30

🚗 7. Run to the Sun (Oct 16–19)

Don’t worry, the fun doesn’t stop in summer. Fall brings one of Havasu’s most iconic car shows—Run to the Sun—back for its 47th annual edition.

What to Expect:

• 800+ classic cars (1977 and older)

• Cruise Night on Main Street

• Car corral, swap meet, and show & shine

• One of the largest vintage car gatherings in Arizona

📍 Bridgewater Links Golf Course & Downtown
🗓️ October 16–19, 2025
🎟️ Great for car lovers & photographers alike

💡 Planning Your 2025 Havasu Experience

Here’s how to make the most of Havasu’s incredible event season:

✅ Book Early: Hotels and vacation rentals fill up fast, especially during major festivals and spring break.
✅ Pack Smart: Sunscreen, water bottles, and layers for warm days and cool desert nights.
✅ Use Free Shuttles: Many events (like Winterfest and the Boat Show) offer public transport or shuttle services to reduce traffic.
✅ Get Involved: Whether it’s dressing up for the Renaissance Faire or showing your ride at a car show, participation makes the experience richer.

🏠 Thinking About Staying a While?

Here’s a secret: most people who visit for one of these events end up falling in love with the lifestyle. The sunsets. The water. The events. The community.

If you’re thinking of turning your weekend visit into a permanent one, The Gedalje Group is here to help. From second homes with boat garages to full-time lake-view living, we’ll find a property that puts you in the heart of Havasu’s lifestyle—events and all.

📞 Reach out today to start planning your move around the events that make Lake Havasu unforgettable. Let’s turn a season of fun into a lifetime of adventure.