Camelpalooza 2024
In Quartzsite, AZ from January 10-14, 2024 members of the community are hosting “CAMELPALOOZA 2024.” This 5-day series of events celebrating 2024, “The International Year of the Camel” to honor history of Quartzite.
Highlights of the 5 day events include:
- Rededication of the Hagely General Store Ruins and Quartzsite’s first schoolhouse
- A presentation and Q&A session with Alex Debogorski the “Original Ice Road Trucker
- Special viewing of the documentary film “Hi Jolly, the Legendary Camel Driver” with introduction and Q&A featuring the Producer/Director Matt D. Bremen.
- Camel education sessions provided by Nance Fite (Mojave Camel Trek) and Jenn Portillo-Lagusker (Reptacular Animals).
- Appearance by Lieutenant Beale (Eric Souder) and camels
- Curated Quartzite cemetery tour presented by the period dressed Quartzsite Historical Society
- Hi Jolly Daze Parade
- Live music
- Craft and vendor sale tents
- Camel rides and photos will be available beginning January 10 thru Jan 21, 2024