Love love love this!! We went a few years ago and it was just a blast! Plus they gave away buckets…read moreand barrel and boxes of free produce. All of us enjoyed it!

LOCATION: Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park (location is tricky...just walk across the…read morebridge located behind Yuma's Old City Hall). The main intersection for the Old City Hall (with ample parking here) is North 2nd Ave and West 1st St. PARKING: The event provides free parking in the dirt lots surrounding the Old City Hall. We were actually turned away from a couple of parking areas (due to max capacity). However, be patient, you'll find spot! Street parking was full... ATMOSPHERE AND DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: This year was Yuma's 13th annual event held the weekend of 11-13 March. This event was ALL about food!! The size of the crowd (for Yuma) was large and very festive! The food court section was right near the entrance featuring Hofbraus House, Nature's Express, and vendors serving kabobs, Dippin' Dots, and other tasty items. Be careful...don't eat too much here - there is large building deeper in the depot hosting a variety of local businesses with samplings of their food! This area was called the "Yuma Recipe Box Event" which allowed patrons to purchase wristbands for $10 and enter a building with many eateries flaunting samples of their food! Local businesses here included Da Boyz, The Garden Café, Ciao Bella, Market Wine Bistro, Quechan, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant, Burgers & Beer, Jennie Wah's, and La Fonda. We ate so much! There were also beer (Fat Tire, etc.) and wine tastings from Yuma's Main Squeeze. There were many exhibits from local businesses such as Yuma Community Food Bank (the set up their own Farmer's Market with super-cheap produce like two pounds of butter lettuce for $1 - bunches of spring onions for 25 cents or radishes for 50 cents!), Dole (gave out free samples), and others. There were also date shakes and kettle corn stands - yummy! There were chef exhibitions with fruit carving, chocolate-dipped-fruit samples, and cooking demonstrations. Entertainment seemed non-stop: live belly-dancers, local high school cheerleaders, other dancing organizations, etc. CONCLUSION: It was a beautiful day for walking around and seeing so many local eateries. Living in Yuma for over 8 years, I am ashamed that I never visited the festival previously. I WON'T miss it again! I strongly recommend that you check it out!

Yuma Airshow is held in March. 2025 it was one day. The entry and show is free and is on base but…read moreopen to the public. Security is high. Car is sniffed by military working dog and they inspect bags and body scan you. Once inside, there were food trucks, special areas you could pay for to have seating, free area with aircraft for pics, and non food vendors. Entry started at 9am. Show was from 10:30-4. Show was informative and great. It's very loud. I recommend sunscreen, hat, water bottle, earplugs, foldable chair, see through bags, camera with extra charger.

This year it the Air Show was only a day instead of two; from 9am until 2pm. But that's not bad…read moreconsidering the last couple of years. Once again entry was free. I just wish they'd coordinate with the other Air station a state over so they wouldn't have similar Air shows on the same day. I mean, different weeks; more people and revenue!

I have seen this place from the I-8 freeway over the years as I drove across into Arizona. While…read moreworking in the area I made the trek over and visited! They have a big gift shop with random knick-knacks. You pay $10 to explore the grounds which includes a tiny chapel on elevated mound of earth, a replica of a chapel in Brittany, France. They also have a beautiful display of granite blocks carved out like an encyclopedia of just about all kinds of things! Such an interesting place I definitely recommend you check out!

It was really a lot more than I thought it would be. Beautiful engraved granite, a maze, and the…read moreCenter of the Word Certificate. It was fun and had a lot of unique things to see. I highly recommend it for the history alone.

We had such a great experience at DOSIS VR Games! It's a family-owned business, and the owners were…read moreincredibly friendly and welcoming. We came in close to closing time, but they were so kind and stayed open for us, chatting with us and making us feel completely welcome. The kids had an absolute blast, and there are fun games for all ages. Such a great place for families! We really appreciated the hospitality and will definitely be back next time we're in Yuma. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local family-owned business!

First time doing VR..absolutely loved it.. been wanting to try it! Thank you for your patience with…read moreme

Lots of fun for a date night. Very friendly and lots of options. I would definitely recommend…read moregoing here. A little pricey, but the prices were what was expected.

The Artsy Fartsy Studio has a lovely concept of making arts and crafts more accessible to more…read morepeople, of whatever age, whether you are interested in painting on canvas, or painting wood designs, or ceramic pottery. They offer classes for children as well as for adults. They even offer private parties. Oh, not to forget--BYOB, and snacks. Although I can't imagine myself having to multitask between painting, munching and sipping wine, I think that it adds to the fun and casual vibe of the place. The two ladies who are there are very helpful and they do their best to make you feel at home. In other words, they're there to support you in your pursuit to discover your inner artist. Based on my first ever visit, I notice that there's quite a nice diversity of guests to come. One can tell most of them are not newbies to Artsy Fartsy, and it looks like some who came over are friends. I myself came with two good friends, and for all it's worth, having them sitting right next to me really made me feel at ease, having to sit in a sea of perfect strangers. And yes, we had snacks of fresh fruit, bite-sized chocolates, and pretzels LoL but we didn't bother with eating because, as I've said before, it was very hard to eat and paint and drink. I might bring me a bottle of white moscato wine next time, just to get the total experience!

I lived in California for years and thought that I visited every corner of the state. I drove a…read morelot of miles in that time. Somehow, I missed a little piece of the state just north of Yuma, Arizona. Bard, California, has date farms and there was a ripe crop of lettuce growing yesterday. It was a long field of green. There's not really a town center but, if there is, it's most assuredly the Cloud Museum. It sits across from one of the lettuce fields, too. I'm not a car geek but all I can say is wow. Wow! I'm not the only one, either. I watched some folks exclaim the same word after entering. Johnny Cloud is 82 years old and has been collecting for half his life. The museum looks more like a junk yard from outside the fence where a large sign says: 'Probably the largest collection of Model T's in the world.' I don't know if that's true but if there is a larger collection, someone is keeping it a secret. Pulling up in the dirt parking area in front, I was immediately greeted by a bevy of older dogs that were eager to say hello and ask for pets before they all rolled around playing with each other. The admission price is $10. It's an honor system so place your bill in the metal box. At that point, you'll hear a loud motion sensor buzzer sound. It's a bit jarring at first but there is not a staff here. It's Johnny, his dogs, and some friends who may be there as they all tinker with whatever they may be working on. Indeed, they asked me if I wanted to watch them turn on a jerry-rigged Model T that now served as a large saw. Yes. Yes, I did. (For those who find it odd, I remember seeing old family photos of folks doing the same with their Model Ts back in the day.) The engine puttered to life, smoke bellowed into the air, and a large rusty saw blade began to whirl. One of Johnny's friends looked for a large chunk of wood to test out. Safety be damned. Johnny and his friends are obviously having fun among the hundreds of cars here. Most are rusted to a beautiful patina. Some have original faded paint, while others look almost new and seem ready for a country drive. All are neatly organized in long rows. This is an overwhelming display and I probably said wow a hundred times before leaving. There are also other car brands, toy cars, boat motors, car parts, wheels -- lots of wheels -- old electric pole glass transistors, a few period rooms, tools, and more assorted bric-a-brac. Again, it's all organized well and easy to view and appreciate. Although there is a website, Johnny doesn't maintain it. He doesn't use the internet and seems happily ensconced in an older time aside from the little golf cart that he uses to roam the property in his cowboy hat so he can chat with visitors. I don't know how many more years this will museum will be open even though Johnny doesn't look 82 and acts like a kid around his collection. California has always amazed me with its diversity. There are always surprises and this is one of the most memorable. P.S. The website says the museum is open at 9am. Johnny said he's usually tinkering by 7:30am so try your luck and offer your respects.

Johnny Cloud is an amazing, local treasure!…read more Not only is his collection remarkable, his grasp of the areas history is second to none.

Took my almost four year old here and he had a blast. The place is super interactive, the price of…read moreadmission affordable too. I definitely recommend! The only thing I thought could be added is a real children's toilet in the restroom for toddlers. So bring your own mini seat for your little ones.

I would definitely recommend this museum to parents, teachers, or anyone looking for a fun and…read moreeducational outing for kids. We'll absolutely be coming back!

I love Cocopah Speedway! Lots of great events from monster truck shows to modified and Sprint car…read moreracing. I love dirt tracks and Yuma gets some big name racers especially during winter months where they can't race elsewhere. Tickets are reasonable as are the food and drink prices. Be aware you will get dirt kick up if you signing first two rows, but rest of the rows have all good seats.

Great racing at a beautiful dirt track. Cleanest bathrooms. Good food. Professional runread more