2027 AZ Kidz Bouse Off-Road Jamboree

Our 6th annual Off-Road Jamboree
Join us in Bouse, AZ this January for a weekend of off-road fun for the whole family. The jamboree raises money for Phoenix Children's Hospital through AZ Kidz Experience, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
When: Friday, January 29 Kickoff Party 5–8 PM; Saturday, January 30 Main Event 8 AM–8 PM, 2027
Where: Bouse Community Park, 27879 Plomosa Rd, Bouse, AZ
What's happening
- Carnival games
- Live music
- Kids and Heroes cornhole
- Lemon drop
- Small raffles
- Main raffle
- Beer garden
- Vendors
- Food trucks
- Bouse Fun Run
- Kids T-shirt painting
- Crafting area
- Temporary tattoo booth
- Car show
- Overland display
- Kids' handprints on a 1988 Subaru rally car
Cornhole tournament
Presented by Ray Smart.
A regular cornhole tournament plus a Kids and Heroes tournament. In Kids and Heroes, children team up with firefighters, veterans and police officers and play against other teams.
Live music
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Friday night: Jake & The Ol Goats
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Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Shine on Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band from Phoenix
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Saturday, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: GypsyWagyn
Featured guests
Ray Villafane, famous sculptor
Known for his carved pumpkins, Ray won Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins challenge. A former art teacher, he has sculpted collectibles for Marvel and Warner Bros. He is a friend of AZ Kidz who has joined us at past events.
Cole Mamer, race driver
A Pro 4 racer from Holtville, California, and a 2021 Pro Lite World Champion, Cole brings one of his race trucks for display. Rides with him are sometimes raffled or auctioned. He is a friend of AZ Kidz who has joined us at past events.
Bouse Fun Run
The Bouse Fun Run is organized and put on by the People of Bouse, and riding is free. AZ Kidz Experience handles registration only, on their behalf, and sells the optional $20 Bouse Fun Run Poker Cards. AZ Kidz Experience is not the event organizer or host. Card purchases are not donations. Bouse Fun Run Poker Cards can be purchased during registration and will be handed out the morning of the Fun Run at Bouse Community Park. If you don't buy cards when you register, you can still buy them at the event.
Fun Run times:
- Friday, January 29, 2027, 5:00–8:00 PM (same time as the Kickoff Party): in-person Fun Run registration.
- Saturday, January 30, 2027, 7:30 AM: in-person registration and packet pickup open at Bouse Community Park. Pre-registered riders use the express line; walk-ups register in the regular line.
- The Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM.
Where to stay
There are no hotels in Bouse. The closest hotels and motels are in Parker, AZ, about 26 miles away:
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BlueWater Resort & Casino
11300 Resort Drive
(888) 243-3360 -
Hampton Inn Parker
1110 S Geronimo Ave
(928) 669-1000 -
Best Western Parker Inn
1012 Geronimo Ave
(928) 669-6060 -
Quality Inn Parker
604 S California Ave
(928) 216-2009 -
Travelodge by Wyndham Parker
700 S California Ave
(928) 575-1148
RV parks in Bouse (call for rates, availability and season dates):
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Bouse RV Park
44255 Winters St
(928) 851-2508 -
Desert Pueblo RV Resort
28726 Hwy 72
(928) 851-2206 -
La Mesa Verde RV Park
43254 AZ-72
(928) 851-2456 -
Just For Fun RV Park
27510 AZ-72
(928) 230-6493
Free camping: Public BLM land around Bouse allows free dispersed camping, generally up to 14 days in any 28-day period, with no services. Pack out all trash, stay on existing roads and sites, and follow posted signs and fire restrictions. Check with the BLM Lake Havasu Field Office, (928) 505-1200, or blm.gov/programs/recreation/camping before you go.
Rates, hours and availability can change, so please confirm directly.
Get involved
Please note: Event details, dates, times, activities and entertainment are subject to change and may not be fully accurate. Please check back often or contact us for the latest information.