Events

COACHELLA VALLEY DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT CONTEST - INDIO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
March 20, 2010
The City of Indio is hosting and sponsoring the 3rd 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 which will help test and develop their golf skills.
(760) 391-4174
www.indio.org

HERITAGE DAY - CV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
March 27, 2010
This will mark the 5th Annual celebration of Indio's Pioneers. Bring the family and enjoy the sights and sounds that made Indio what it is today. Also come and enjoy live entertainment, quilt making, wood carving and much more exciting activities.
(760) 342-6551
www.coachellavalleymuseum.org

U92.7 BIRTHDAY BASH - RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL FAIRGROUNDS
March 27, 2010
U92.7 is having a birthday bash! They will be celebrating in a big way by bringing their listeners a show they will never forget. U92.7 will host an all day/all ages alcohol free, smoke free concert with their hottest artist performing.
(760) 322-7890
www.927kkuu.com

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
April 16-18, 2010
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a three-day annual music and arts festival. The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and electronic music as well as large sculptural art. The event has several stages/tents set-up throughout the grounds, each playing live music continuously. The Festival 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 24 & 25, 2010
Coachella Valley Stagecoach Country Country Festival is a two-day annual event featuring a mix of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country performing in three distinct performance areas. Alongside the wide variety of musical option concert-goers will experience a weekend of fun for the entire family.
(866) YEE-HAW8
www.stagecoachfestival.com

INDIO POWWOW - FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT & CASINO, SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
November 26 - 28, 2010
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) 238-5770

INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL - OLD TOWN INDIO
December 4 & 5, 2010
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

THE SOUTHWEST ARTS FESTIVAL - EMPIRE POLO CLUB
January 28, 29 & 30, 2011
Featuring over 255 acclaimed artists showing traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts, the Festival is a major, internationally recognized cultural Event. The Festival's reputation for first-class quality and professional integrity make it one of the finest throughout the country. As the Chamber's largest annual fundraiser, we are exceptionally fortunate to have over 300 community leaders and volunteers that contribute numerous hours to make certain that the Festival is successful. Artist categories include; sculpture, textiles, photos, printmaking, painting, crafts, jewelry and drawing. There will be a variety of food specialties and entertainment throughout the three day event. As a non-profit organization, the funds garnered from the festival allows the Chamber to continue to offer an exceptional visitor center, worthwhile networking events and beneficial educational programming for our chamber and community members, thereby strengthening and enhancing the business community.
(760) 347-0676
www.southwestartsfest.com

RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
February 18 - 27, 2011
The "City of Festivals" has been home to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival for more than 60 years, it's a week long of fun with live entertainment including camel and ostrich races and a nightly Arabian Nights musical pageant. Also enjoy a carnival, food of all varieties and lots of shopping.
(760) 863-8247
www.datefest.org