MAY 6-11, 2024
JOIN US IN PUERTO PENASCO, MEXICO
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL SPRING TRIP DOWN TO OLD MEXICO WHERE THE RED SANDS OF THE SONORAN DESERT MEET THE COBALT BLUE OF THE SEA OF CORTEZ IN PUERTO PENASCO. YOU GET YOURSELF TO PHOENIX AIRPORT AND WE'LL TAKE IT FROM THERE! THERE'S AN OPTION TO COME IN EARLY AND KICKOFF YOUR VACATION AT A CASIO RESORT IN PHOENIX BEFORE WE HEAD OUT FOR THE 3.5 HOUR DRIVE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL DESERT TO THE BEACHSIDE TOWN OF PUERTO PENASCO. HERE, IN OUR GORGEOUS FOUR STAR RESORT ON THE SHORES OF THE SEA OF CORTEZ, WE WILL SPEND SIX DAYS AND FIVE NIGHTS BASKING IN THE SUN AND ENJOYING SONGWRITER SHOWS FROM MANY OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS. SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF SOME OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE SUNSETS IN THE WORLD AND "REAL" SMALL TOWN MEXICO, YOU'RE GUARANTEED TO LOVE THE SPICY FLAVOR OF THE S.O.B (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) FESTIVAL!
Get yourself to Phoenix Airport (PHX) and we'll take it from there! Rocky Point is an easy and very safe drive from the Southwestern US through the breathtaking Sonoran desert down to the cobalt blue of the Sea of Cortez. Many of our festival goers choose to make the drive on their own (4hr from Phoenix/Tucson and 5hr from San Diego) but if you'd rather sit back and enjoy the ride, we have professional door to door shuttle service available.
Our host hotel is Penasco Del Sol. In every detail, this property captures the essence of this luxurious tropical Mexican paradise. Blessed with sweeping sunset views, a world class restaurant and casino on site, a large heated pool with swim up bar and hot tub and many other delightful amenities. The hotel is within walking distance of many of the most popular restaurants, shops and bars in town and is a surprisingly incredible value.
After many years of the festival, we have found the best locations to host our top notch talent. With daily round trip hop on/hop off transport from the hotel included, we've made it very easy to get out and explore the town and catch the songwriters up close and personal. Each of our venues is private for our guests and offer drink and food specials. Every show is a "listening room" style to insure the best performance possible...you'll love it!
And the most important part of all…
These are some of the best songwriters and performers in the world and we're certain you won't be disappointed. You'll discover new music that'll quickly become your favorite and have a rare opportunity to get to know these folks on a personal level as they hang out with our group all week long! Every single show is a unique and personal experience for festival goers and we promise you'll walk away with one-of-a-kind-memories that'll last a lifetime. After all, music and memories are what SOB is all about!
The festival is designed so that the more people we bring, the more artists we can bring. If you have a favorite artist you’d like to sponsor please reach out and email us at Admin@Tropications.com
Schedule of events 2024
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 4/5- Early bird arrivals
Most of our attendees will fly in at least on Sunday to cut down on a long travel day, or even Saturday (flights tend to be cheaper on Saturday). We have a gorgeous resort about a 45 minute shuttle ride from the airport which is the perfect place to start getting into vacation mode. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Resort boasts a huge resort pool with a swim up bar and lots of space to kick back and relax as you get ready for the fun week to come. Choose this option on your order form and we’ll make all the arrangements for you and bill you at a later date (once we have a total of rooms for the group discount). We will not personally be on property until Sunday afternoon, but we can arrange the shuttle and rooms and take care of all the planning so you only need to worry about having fun!
MONDAY MAY 6- Ak-Chin (or airport) to Puerto Penasco
If you're headed to the festival Monday, plan on joining up with us at 11:30am at Ak-Chin Resort to join our caravan. We'll make the three hour drive from Maricoopa through the breathtaking Sonoran desert together with some stops along the way to our host hotel-Penasco Del Sol in Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco. We'll have the VIP shuttles as well as all the locals who'll be driving their own cars down....it's a Cannonball rum run, SOB style!
If you are arriving to PHX airport on Monday, you'll want to book the earliest flight possible and we will connect you to our professional shuttle service for a separate group you'll be riding down with.
Monday night we will get started with the party on the grounds of Penasco Del Sol with our SOB kickoff party!
TUESDAY MAY 7- Pool Party and Evening Show at Margarita Mermaids
Enjoy your first day of vacation under the Sonoran Sun and drink it up at the swim up bar while getting to know your fellow SOB's. We will have a pool side performance by Mexico’s own Sam Rainwater who donates all of his proceeds to charity. A perfect afternoon of fun under the Sonoran sun!
Tuesday night we will head to Margarita Mermaid's for a night time music dinner show by Mike Nash!
WEDNESDAY MAY 8- Tequila Factory and Sunset Sail
Wednesday we will start with a trip to the local Tequila Factory to learn how tequila is made. The tour, of course, comes with a tasting!
After the tour, we will spend the late afternoon aboard the S.S. SOB and head out on the high seas for a two hour booze and sunset cruise (all drinks included).
Wednesday night is yours to enjoy that special dinner place or check out the town!
THURSDAY MAY 9- Penasco Fiasco w/ Mark Mulligan and Mike Nash
We'll spend Thursday getting sauced all over town as we hit the Malecon and Beach Clubs and bar hop the day away! Last year's record was 7 bars in 4.5hrs...but we're certain we can beat this in 2024!
Afterwards, we will finish off with a showcase performance from Mark Mulligan and Mike Nash at Margarita Mermaid’s all night!
FRIDAY MAY 10-Free Day and Bandito’s Adios Party
We’ve kept the final day of your vacation open to have a vacation from your vacation! There will be a shuttle running to Rodeo Drive where you can spend the afternoon shopping if you choose, or just relax in the pool under the Sonoran sun for your final day.
We will head to Bandito's Friday in the late afternoon for a happy hour Mike Nash show. After Mike’s show we have a fun original performance by Texas artist Trashy Annie to keep the party going as late as you wish!
SATURDAY MAY 11- Run for the Border!.
Well unfortunately all good things must come to an end, but we know you’ll leave with the great memories we’ve made and a whole new appreciation for the people and places of small town Mexico in your heart. You’ll also hopefully have some brand new tunes running through your head from all of the new artists you’ve met throughout the week. (though you're likely going to need a vacation from your vacation and maybe a few weeks in rehab by this point LOL). Thanks for coming South Of the Border with us!
IF YOU ARE TAKING OUR VANS: please try and book your flight from PHX at 4pm or later as the vans will be leaving the hotel at 10am and should arrive to PHX by 2-2:30pm. Though we cannot guarantee any times with the border crossing, it is safe to estimate they will have you back to PHX airport by 2:30ish at the latest and Saturday 's are typically much faster days to cross the border so please book your flight accordingly.
DRIVING ON YOUR OWN: please note that check out time from the hotel is noon. Saturday's are typically much faster at the Lukeville border crossing so you can reasonably make it to PHX or TUC airports in 4 to 4 1/2 hours. It's about 5 hours back to San Diego but Mexicali and Yuma border crossings can be a considerable wait so plan accordingly if you don’t have a SENTRI pass.
PACKAGES AND ROOM TYPES
Our Master Suite Patio and Master Suite with Balcony festival packages are Monday May 6th through Saturday May 11th with a suite- either ground level with patio or 2nd floor and above with balcony (hotel has elevator). These rooms have one king bed plus a separate sleeper sofa in the living room, full kitchen including a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, and a king bed in a separate bedroom. They are very well appointed and also come with ocean front views.
All of our hotel guests will receive VIP status which includes reserved seating at the shows and unlimited access to our hop on/hop off in town shuttles as well as admittance to Wednesday's Booze Cruise for two persons.
PATIO SUITE - $1750 (for two). SOLD OUT
BACLONY SUITE- $1700 (for two) FIVE REMAINING
Prices include all taxes and fees. Please see the bottom of this page for refund policy.
please note: the hotel charges an extra $20US per person per night for more than two people in a room
*pets are welcome at the hotel for an additional charge
please email sales@tropications.com with any questions
Our superior room festival package is Monday May 6th through Saturday May 11th with a Superior Room with a balcony. These rooms have two queen beds along with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker and are well appointed and also come with a balcony with varying ocean and pool views.
All of our hotel guests will receive VIP status which includes reserved seating at the shows and unlimited access to our hop on/hop off in town shuttles as well as admittance to Wednesday's Booze Cruise for one or two persons.
SUPERIOR ROOM $1650 (for two) or $1475 (for one)
Prices include all taxes and fees. Please see the bottom of this page for refund policy.
please note: the hotel charges an extra $20US per person per night for more than two people in a room
*pets are welcome at the hotel for an additional charge
please email sales@tropications.com with any questions
PHOENIX TO RP ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION
Please choose this option on your order form if you will be using our partner shuttles from Phoenix to Rocky point (round trip). These will be in 15 passenger transport vans unless we get enough people to fill a 55 passenger bus at which point we will automatically upgrade you.
**NOTE: we will not have this total until closer to the event, for now, please just click the box to let us know you'll need transport
$150 per person (if we have a full van)
Festival Guest Pass Only: $100 per person
If you have your own accommodations and would like to join us for the event, this is for you. Festival pass for the all performances and activities and includes Wednesday day sail admission (valued at $40).
(includes visitor pass for hotel shows and reserved seating to all venue performances)
Please note: transportation is not included with this festival pass
