Events

2008 Indio Festival/Event schedule

OLD TOWN INDIO STREETFEST - DOWNTOWN INDIO
(2NDTuesday of each month from October, 2007 through May, 2008)
This monthly event will consist of a variety of events to bring guests to Old Town Indio. Food, Arts & Crafts, A Farmers Market and Entertainment will give this event a unique flair. For more information, please contact the City of Indio or Events by Joe Scarna, Inc.
(760) 347-8881 or (760) 391-4715 www.eventsbyjoescarna.com or www.indio.org

RED, WHITE AND BLUE POLO AND BALLOON FESTIVAL - ELDORADO POLO CLUB/FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
(January TBD, 2009)
This star-studded weekend will feature celebrities on the polo field and above. Admission is free to all events with a donation to our Service Men and Women's families serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
(760) 777-8081 www.poloamerica.com

PALM SPRINGS KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(January 9-11, 2009)
This is the second largest conformation show in the country.
(323) 727-0136

FMCA WESTERN AREA RALLY - RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
(January 14-18, 2009)
(760) 863-8247

SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(January 25 - 27, 2008)
A premier North American art show in a vast outdoor marketplace has captivated the creative hearts of renowned artists, as well as the attentive eye of serious collectors.
(760) 347-0676 www.southwestartsfest.com

RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL - RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
(February 15-24, 2008)
The "City of Festivals" has been home to the National Date Festival & County Fair for more than 50 years, it's a week long of crazy fun with live entertainment including camel and ostrich races and a nightly Arabian Nights musical pageant. There's also a carnival, food of all varieties and lots of shopping.
(760) 863-8247 www.datefest.org

INDIO GRAND PRIX & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL - DOWNTOWN INDIO
(March 2, 2008) NOTE - EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2008
A world-class cycling and healthy living event held on the downtown streets of Indio. Along with this exciting cycling race, the healthy living festival will expose the community to how they can live the healthiest lifestyle possible.
(760) 343-7970 www.indiograndprix.com

HOOP WORLD BASKETBALL FESTIVAL - DOWNTOWN INDIO
(March 15-16, 2008 )
"This unique tournament will be held on the streets of Old Town Indio. Old Town Indio will be transformed into one large gymnasium. Over 300 players will participate in this event. This will include 3v3 half court and 4v4 full court categories.
(760) 391-4175 www.indio.org

COACHELLA VALLEY DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT CONTEST - INDIO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
(March 29, 2008)
The City of Indio is hosting and sponsoring this 2nd Annual FREE event to children. This event provides kids ages 7-14, regardless of their skill level, an opportunity to compete in a fun series of events that help test and develop their golf skills.
(760) 391-4174 www.indio.org

HERITAGE DAY - CV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
(April 12, 2008)
This will mark the 4th Annual celebration of Indio's Pioneers. Admission is free to this event. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds that made Indio what it is today. Enjoy live entertainment, quilt making and wood carving, plus many more exciting activities.
760-342-6651 www.coachellavalleymuseum.org

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(April 25, 26, 27, 2008)
The Alternative European-Rock style festival, a two-day event, draws more than 110,000 fans and Rolling Stone magazine's endorsement as "The best American rock festival" and England's NME's enthusiastic nod as "probably the best festival in the world!" Fans from England, France, Italy and other countries come for the music, art and short films.
(323) 930-7100 www.coachella.com

COACHELLA VALLEY STAGECOACH COUNTRY FESTIVAL - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(May 3, 4, 2008)
This Country Festival, a two-day event, established itself as the premiere country concert event from the outset. Those who attended experienced a celebration of country music and culture unmatched by anything before it. Whether there to hear the latest Nashville superstar, legends still making an impact, alt-country, bluegrass or folk, there was something for everyone.
(323) 930-7100 www.stagecoachfestival.com

FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL - RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
(July 4, 2008)
An old fashioned patriotic Fourth of July celebration, with food, fun and fireworks.
(760) 391-4175 www.indio.org

FESTIVAL OF WHEELS - DOWNTOWN INDIO
(November 1, 2008)
A car show and cruise through Downtown Indio. This first year event will consist of a pancake breakfast, a car show and shine, cruises with both open and closed headers, a poker run, drawings, raffles and other entertainment.
(760) 200-6687 www.festivalofwheels.net

INDIO POWWOW - FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO
(November 28-30, 2008)
Hosted by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the Powwows feature Native American drums, dancing and signing, plus arts and crafts and traditional Native American foods.
(760) 342-2593

INDIO INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL - DOWNTOWN INDIO
(December6-7, 2008)
Ranked as one of the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" in the nation by Food Network-TV. More than 125,000 tamales lovers fill the streets of Old Town Indio to sample every type of tamale one can possibly imagine. Activities include a festive holiday parade, carnival, Mexican Folkloric dancing and a variety of live entertainment for all ages.
(760) 391-4175 www.tamalefestival.net