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Yuma Visitors Bureau markets the Yuma area within the travel and tourism industry and to the general public. The nonprofit is funded in part by City of Yuma hospitality tax revenues.

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Sunbelievable: Town that promised free food on cloudy days serves not a nibble

Yuma marks 365 consecutive days of sunshineYUMA, ARIZONA - It's a wrap ... but not the kind you eat.  The Arizona city that celebrated the state's 100th birthday by promising free food "every day the sun doesn't shine" ended its year-long promotion without giving away so much as a taco. That's not because they're tight, but rather, amazingly bright: Yuma saw the sun each and every day from August 1, 2011, through yesterday, July 31, 2012.  That makes the final score for the promo Sunshine 365, Gloom (and hungry hotel guests) a big fat zero. "In some ways, we're a little disappointed

Elvis jumps aboard 3:10 to Yuma

Swing with knocked-out jailbirds at Territorial Prison fundraiser March 31YUMA, ARIZONA - With Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards as the headliner, everybody in the whole cell block will be dancing to the jailhouse rock at the third annual "3:10 to Yuma" fundraiser March 31at Yuma's historic Territorial Prison.Part of an ongoing community effort to keep the prison open to the public, the fundraising event also includes dinner and a live auction.Edwards will perform a 1950s show during the 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour, followed by a dinner featuring both a healthy grilled chicken salad and

SWAYSA Yuma Invitational Cup brings world-class soccer to Yuma

Mexico's U17 team to play here March 31YUMA, ARIZONA - Soccer fans from both sides of the border will have a chance to see Mexico's stars of the future compete in a hometown venue as this sun-drenched city kicks off its first Yuma Invitational Cup March 31 at Yuma's Veterans Memorial Stadium.In the doubleheader format, Mexico's U-17 team will compete against Yuma's best of the same ages at 7 p.m., while the 5 p.m. opening game matches Yuma's U-23 standouts against a traveling all-star team from Palm Springs and San Bernadino, Calif.Tickets for admission to both games are $20, with kids

Homegrown fun ripe for picking

Yuma hosts Lettuce Days March 10 & 11YUMA, ARIZONA -  Sure, Yuma Lettuce Days is all about the green stuff.  But salad is just the first course at this "agri-culinary festival" that'll give you a taste of the diverse bounty produced in this fertile river delta - and the delicious dishes that can be created from all that local product.This year's headliner is Brian Malarkey of San Diego's Searsucker and Burlap restaurants and "Top Chef 3 Miami" competition, who'll give live demonstrations in an outdoor kitchen showcase, along with an all-star lineup of local talent.Also on tap, a New

Spring into Yuma

Perfect weather favors great, varied events in MarchYUMA, ARIZONA - With citrus blossoms perfuming the air of warm days and cool nights, March is one of the most beautiful times to enjoy a visit to Yuma, certified by Guinness World Records as the sunniest place on earth.   Kicking off the month's signature events is Midnight at the Oasis (March 2-4), the Southwest's premier classic car show.  Visitors can admire nearly 1,000 vintage (1972 & older) automobiles spread out across the green grass of the Ray Kroc Baseball Complex, take in an old-fashioned cruise through the streets of Yuma

Celebrate Arizona Centennial with fandango

Yuma hosts birthday party in historic downtown Feb. 14YUMA, ARIZONA - One hundred years ago on Feb. 14, the new citizens of the new state of Arizona heard the church bells ring at noon and celebrated their status with an evening dance on Main Street. To celebrate the Centennial of Arizona statehood in 2012, Yumans can again take part in a down-home, downtown fandango - a traditional celebration and community dance sponsored by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.   The free celebration takes place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 on Main Street in Historic Downtown.  Music will be

Yuma marks Centennial in historic fashion

Feb. 11 features free activities at Yuma Crossing Day,gala Redondo Days fundraiser at historic Molina BlockYUMA, ARIZONA - This sun-drenched town on the Colorado River celebrates its rich history at the crossroads of the Southwest every February, but with the whole state of Arizona also getting set to light the candles for its 100th birthday in 2012, Yuma Crossing Day and Redondo Days will definitely be special this year.A full day of fun, free activities, Yuma Crossing Day take places from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, along historic Madison Avenue in downtown Yuma. The original

Civil War re-enactors take field in Yuma

Quartermaster Depot hosts historical event Jan. 28 & 29YUMA, ARIZONA - This means war!  Or more accurately, historically authentic facsimiles of Civil War battles staged by re-enactment groups from around the area.The occasion is "Civil War Days," taking place Jan 28 & 29 at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park (201. N. 4th Avenue).  And while there were no actual Civil War battles here, since the Quartermaster Depot was an active U.S. Army post during the period, it provides an authentic military setting that matches the period.Sponsored by the Yuma Crossing National

Taco Trail tours great way to get taste of Yuma

"Progressive dinner" tours set for January, February and MarchYUMA, ARIZONA - If your New Year's resolutions include eating more fresh, local fare, the new "Taco Trail" tours being offered by the Yuma Visitors Bureau are a great way to kick off that effort in 2012. Designed to showcase Yuma's authentic border fare and "fresh from the field" produce, fruits and other vegetables, Taco Trail tours are essentially progressive dinners with "designated driver" transportation via deluxe motor coach that include stops at three different Yuma restaurants and specialty "adult beverages" for

Yuma kicks off 2012 with full calendar

January events range from gunfights to marathonYUMA, ARIZONA - Post-holiday blues are not on the calendar here in the nation's sunniest city - but January's lineup of events does offer something for everyone, from those who want to learn how their food gets from field to fork, to a fast marathon that's a great qualifier for the big-time races in Boston and New York.  So hang up the 2012 calendar - and start marking these dates! YVB offers Field to Feast agriculture tours Jan. 18, 19, 25 & 26 (other dates: Feb. 1, 2, 8, 8, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and March 1). These trips include picking

Gunfighters heading to Yuma for shootin' showdown

Historic Territorial Prison hosts Old West re-enactment competition Jan. 14 & 15YUMA, ARIZONA – More than a dozen Old West re-enactment groups from as far away as Colorado and Oklahoma will ride into town for a showdown at the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Jan. 14 and 15. But what will fly at the 14thAnnual Gathering of the Gunfighters isn’t really hot lead – it’s fightin’ words and old-school acting from folks portraying outlaws, lawmen, saloon gals and a veritable cornucopia of disreputable characters. For spectators, the fun is seeing Western lore unfold in person

Siphon coins make historic gift

Numbered limited edition in silver nearly sold outYUMA, ARIZONA - Yuma is celebrating Arizona's Centennial in many ways, but its promotion of a commemorative coin has caused the most stir outside the area.The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area minted a limited edition of 100 silver medallions, featuring the Arizona Centennial on one side and an image of the Yuma Siphon, which also opened in 1912 and brought irrigation water underneath the Colorado River to 50,000 acres of rich Yuma farmland.The Siphon commemoration was suggested by Bruce Gwynn, whose grandfather, E.F. Sanguinetti, had

YVB names new executive director

Linda Jordan will assume duties Jan. 9, 2012YUMA, ARIZONA - Linda Jordan will be the new executive director of the Yuma Visitors Bureau, effective Jan. 9, 2012, the board of directors announced today.Jordan was selected by a committee that included YVB board members and community representatives after a regional search that began in October when current executive director Susan Sternitzke announced her intention to step down from day-to-day management duties.Jordan, who is currently a business services officer with Yuma Private Industry Council, was previously general manager and

Centennial plans still unfolding in Yuma

Historic Arizona town will light the birthday candles with variety of eventsYUMA, ARIZONA - Since Yuma was already a ripe old 41 as an incorporated town when Arizona became a state, it's only proper that it celebrate the Centennial in historic fashion. But with the party spirit growing as the big date approaches, rounding up a definitive schedule of festivities is like lassoing jackalopes. With that in mind, here's a quick summary of party plans to date: FREE BOARD EVERY DAY THE SUN DOESN'T SHINE > August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012A lot has changed here over the last century - but

Snow way: Yuma's Christmas Village adds sledding

Holiday attraction opens Friday, runs through Dec. 23YUMA, ARIZONA - Snow fooling: Santa arrives in Yuma Friday  with a rare treat for kids of all ages - enough snow to blanket a sledding hill!The sledding venue will be part of a magical Centennial Christmas Village at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park.The Village will also feature a trip back in time aboard the trackless "Heritage Express" train, which will tour the brightly lit historic buildings of the park to experience Christmas traditions in 1912, the year Arizona first became a state.Sponsored by the Yuma

Snow in Christmas forecast for Yuma

Historic park hosts Centennial Christmas Village Dec. 16-23YUMA, ARIZONA – Santa will arrive in this desert town a week early this year with a rare treat for kids of all ages – enough snow to blanket a sledding hill! The sledding venue will be part of a magical Centennial Christmas Village at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park. The Village will also feature a trip back in time aboard the “Heritage Express” train, which will tour the brightly-lit historic buildings of the park to experience Christmas traditions in 1912, the year Arizona became a state. Sponsored by Yuma

Yuma's bold promise: Eat free if sun doesn't shine

World's sunniest spot puts its money where your mouth isYUMA, ARIZONA – A lot has changed in Yuma over the last century – but one thing that hasn’t is the reliable sunshine that favors this southwestern town an average of 350 days a year. In fact, back in the day, Yuma hotels boasted that they offered “free board every day the sun doesn’t shine.” Now, in honor of Arizona’s Centennial celebration, the whole community renewed the historic offer for twelve months beginning August 1. “Since Yuma is America’s sunniest city, we think that this is a perfect way to shine a light on our

Yuma's Main Squeeze offers grape escape

“Custom winery” creates local vintages from grapes sourced worldwideYUMA, ARIZONA – The climate that’s landed this Arizona border town in the record books as the world’s sunniest destination is great for all kinds of agriculture – but for fine wine grapes, not so much. But that didn’t stop Fred Earle – a self-described “wine guy” – from opening a winery in Yuma’s historic downtown last fall. The retired marketing executive sources the flavors that Mother Nature doesn’t favor here from vineyards around the world to create unique wines that are made and bottled on the premises. Visitors

Yuma hotels offer reel entertainment

Arizona Game & Fish partners with hotels, Visitors Bureau to offer free fishing equipment to guestYUMA, ARIZONA – YUMA, ARIZONA - With concerns about airport security, even travelers who are avid fishermen probably don't make room in their bags for a rod and reel. But that doesn't mean they can't wet a line on the road, at least if that road leads to Yuma, where the Arizona Game & Fish Department is luring hotel guests with the use of free fishing equipment. The new pilot "Check It Out" program dropped its hook this week at five Yuma hotels, including Best Western Coronado, Clarion

Look skyward: Balloons Over Yuma launches flying season Oct. 15

YUMA, ARIZONA - Yumans anxious for a sign that triple-digit temperatures are on their way out can start looking skyward soon for a colorful harbinger of seasonal change: hot-air balloons.Balloons Over Yuma, the area's only commercial balloon flight operator, will launch its winter season October 15 and continue daily operations through May 2012. Company owner and chief pilot Colin Graham says Yuma is one of his favorite places to fly.  And since Graham has flown in thirty states and five countries -- including Inner Mongolia, China, Mexico and New Zealand -- over the past 15 years, that'

Yuma's Christmas Village debuts Friday

Holiday fantasyland, skating rink open through Dec. 30 for affordable family funYUMA, ARIZONA – After months of planning and construction, a magical Christmas Villagetaking shape at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park will open its doors to the public at 6 p.m. Friday (Dec. 10) and remain open daily through Dec. 30, except Dec. 24 & 25.  Open until 10 p.m. on its debut night, Village hours are from noon to 8 p.m. all other days. Offering daily entertainment and family activities, the holiday attraction features a town square of fanciful walk-in-sized playhouses surrounding

Fast, flat course makes Yuma Marathon great place to qualify for Boston

January 29 event is "big-time" race with small-town feelYUMA, ARIZONA – The second annual Yuma Territorial Marathon and Half Marathon, a fast Boston-qualifying course boasting less than 70 feet in elevation change, is less than three months away. The race, scheduled for Saturday Jan. 29 (2011), is organized by the Caballeros de Yuma, a Yuma-based civic organization. The 26.2 mile course has been certified with the USA Track and Field as a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Temperatures range in the low 50’s and as the sun comes up, visibility can increase to 10 miles. The race

Plan a trip to Yuma around one of our signature events

There's something for everyone this winter in American's sunniest cityYUMA, ARIZONA – It’s that time of year again!  As the chill sets in to the north, folks in Yuma are enjoying cool evenings and fresh mornings in the nation’s sunniest city.  So what are you waiting for?  Make travel plans now – beginning with our signature events – some sponsored by Yuma Visitors Bureau, plus favorites from other partners:NOV. 19-21 / 20th Annual Colorado River Crossing Balloon FestivalVarious locations around YumaMore info, www.caballeros.org, 928-343-1715Three Yuma businesses organized the first

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