Events

PALM SPRINGS KENNEL DOG CLUB SHOW – EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(January 5 - 8, 2012)
The Bradshaw Family tradition of superintending dog shows started in 1898 with Jack Bradshaw, and continues through 4 generations of Bradshaws. This is the largest conformation show in the country.
(323) 727-0136
www.jbradshaw.com

FMCA WESTERN AREA RALLY – RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL FAIRGROUNDS
(January 11 - 16, 2012)
This is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the recreational use of motorhomes. With approximately 109,000 active member families, FMCA is the world’s largest motorhome owners group.
(760) 863-8247
www.fmca.com

SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL® – EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(January 27 - 29, 2012)
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 FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL FAIRGROUNDS
(February 17 - 26, 2012)
The “City of Festivals” has been home to the National Date Festival & County Fair for more than 60 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

COACHELLA VALLEY DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT CONTEST – INDIO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
(TBD)
The City of Indio is hosting and sponsoring this 5th Annual free event to children. This event provides kids ages 7-14, regardless of the 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 CULTURAL & COMMERCE – COACHELLA VALLEY HISTORY MUSEUM
(TBD)
This will mark the 7th 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 13 – 15, 2012 & April 20 – 22, 2012)
The Alternative European-Rock style festival, a two weekend event, draws more than 150,000 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.
www.coachella.com

COACHELLA VALLEY STAGECOACH COUNTRY FESTIVAL - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
(April 27 – 29, 2012)
Country Festival is a three-day event; establish itself as the premiere country concert event from the outset. Those who attended experience a celebration of country music and culture unmatched by anything before it. Whether you’re there to hear the latest Nashville superstar, legends still making an impact, alt-country, bluegrass or folk, there is something for everyone.
www.stagecoachfestival.com

INDIO POWWOW – FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
(November 22 - 25, 2012)
Hosted by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the Powwow features Native American drums, dancing and singing, plus arts and crafts and traditional Native American foods.
(760) 342-2593

INDIO INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL – OLD TOWN INDIO
(December 1 - 2, 2012)
Ranked as one of the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" in the nation by Food Network-TV. More than 125,000 tamale 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