Food

We will have food trucks on-site, but it’s always good to be prepared with easy-to-make meals and snacks. You don’t need to feed everyone for competitions and shareables but plan for a crowd.

• Bloody Mary and/or Mimosa Bar– vodka, champagne, spices, and shareable garnishes

• Margarita Throwdown– your secret recipe for a classic, spin on the classic, or not a margarita at all

• Mac and Cheese Madness– need we say more?

• Potluck Brunch– make a dish to share

• Lot Crawl– check your section’s assigned theme

  • Party: drinks and/or something in a cup
  • Solar: drinks and/or something on a stick
  • General: drinks and/or something wrapped or stuffed
  • Family: drinks and/or something in, on, or under bread

Theme Nights

• Hulabilly– 

  • Common elements of hulabilly style:

    -Aloha shirts
    -Tiki/Hawaiian prints
    -Cuffed jeans and t-shirt sleeves
    -Victory curls
    -Bowling shirts
    -Leather jackets
    -Cat-eye sunglasses/ glasses
    -Pompadours
    -Swing/poodle skirts and A line dresses
    -Motorcycle boots
    -Pencil skirts
    -Animal prints
    -Red lipstick
    -Capris
    -Bandanas
    -Converse style high tops

    See the Pinterest board

• 90s night– combat boots, flannel, loose jeans, crop shirts, scrunchies, slip dresses, overalls (one side down!), bucket hats, skate tees, chain wallets, etc

• Neon Night– anything that’s bright, lights up, or glows

• Olympics– Wear an adult onesie and join in the parade for the opening ceremony torch lighting.

• Lot Crawl– not official, but many Xscapers treat it like adult trick-or-treating in costume. Dress up if you like!

Cash

• Pump Out Truck– $50 cash only

• Food trucks– some may only take cash

• CARE donations– we can take cards at the merch booth, but stuffing cash in a cup at the bar feels good.

Donations/Community Outreach

• Silent Auction for CARE– donations and money to bid!

• Trail Clean-Up Project– closed-toed shoes and gloves

• Donations for Havasu Hope– see below

  • Most Needed Items:

    • Tennis shoes – NEW men’s, women’s, and children’s in any size

    • Non-skid work shoes and boots – men’s or women’s

    • Men’s socks – NEW

    • Underwear – NEW men’s, women’s, and children in any size

    • Sleeping bags – New or used and clean

    • 2-person tents

    • Tarps – NEW

    • Big canvas, heavy duty-backpacks (not the nylon because they tear easily)

    • Military can-openers

  • Other Items:

    • Personal care – deodorant, razors, shampoos, conditioners, soap, lip balm, sunscreen, bug spray, travel-size baby wipes

    • Cleaning items – laundry soap, Lysol, bacterial wipes, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper

    • New small combs and brushes

    • Food – pop-top cans of soups, veggies, mini weenies, any soft granola bars, apple sauce, and soft foods