Lake Havasu Festival of Lights Weekend

Event date: 
Fri, 11/28/2025 - 8:30am to Sun, 11/30/2025 - 5:00am

Our Lake Havasu Festival of Lights Weekend is quickly approaching, and as I'm sure you've heard, our group this year is quite large at 61, which is very exciting, but will require a bit more organization and planning so it will all go smoothly, safely, and fun. That said, here's some vital information: 

Keepin' It Legal - Some of our rides may take us into California and Nevada, so be prepared for compliance with helmet and firearms laws. 
Friday 11/28 - Our ride to Havasu will be broken into 3 separate groups for safety and sanity: 

West Side Group - anyone living west of I-17 (see below) will meet at the Sun City West Chevron (Grand Ave & RH Johnson Blvd) for KSU at 9:00 am and will be led by Tom Lucas (260) 438-7758

East Side Groups (2) - anyone living east of I-17 (all others) will meet at HDOS and split into two groups with staggered KSU times of 8:30 am and 9:00 am

The 8:30 KSU group, led by TBD.  The 9:00 KSU group will be led by Mike Flanagan (805) 402-0971

Friday Lunch:  We've decided not to plan a formal lunch stop, and ride on through to Havasu, so you may consider packing a sandwich or snacks that you can have along the way at one of our rest stops. On arrival at Lake Havasu, you have the option to go into town for a late lunch or head to the hotel to check in (or vice versa). Suggest that if you're able to do online check-in, that would be a good idea, to ease the burden (and lines) at the hotel.

Friday Night -This event had polarizing reviews. Dixie Belle River Cruise. This event had polarizing reviews last year. If you care to go, please make your arrangements directly with Dixie Belle River Cruise https://dixiebellelhc.com/

Saturday, 11/29 Rides - We are developing day rides that get us back in time for our group's catered dinner. Ideas are welcome!

Sign-up sheets will be available on Friday evening and Saturday morning at the Hotel.

Oatman and Kingman AZ - Historic mining town, burros in the street, and scenic twisties of old Route 66 - KSU 9:00 - 140 miles - ride leader Mike Flanagan (805) 402-0971 
 

Saturday Night Dinner - Catered dinner right at the Hampton Inn - Delicious, fun, and convenient! We are working on the cost and will update soon

Happy Hour starts at 6:00   (Try to be back from your rides by 5:00)
BYOB, and please bring an appetizer or dessert to share if you can
Dinner will be served around 7:30

Sunday Ride Home - No planned time or route - We usually have groups heading out at different times and different routes

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Reservations to make:

Hotel

The primary lodging location is the Hampton Inn - Lake Havasu City. 

We have a block of 30 rooms reserved under Scottsdale Harley Owners Group. You can book here: 
URL:
Scottsdale Harley Owners Group

Link Expires: 11.07.2025

 

Event location:
245 London Bridge Rd
Lake Havasu City AZ 86403

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.

Event Coordinator: 
Mike Flanagan