Partnering with the La Quinta Arts Foundation. Presenting a diverse collection of 60+ artists exhibiting their original creations along Main Street in Old Town La Quinta. Live Entertainment and Wine Tasting at Old Town Cellar
When: Most Holiday Weekends during the season.
Where: Old Town La Quinta Event Cost: Free
Visit the Certified Farmers Market at Old Town where you will find the freshest, best tasting produce including fresh fruit & vegetables, honey, nuts, cheese, cut flowers & plants& fresh-baked breads from L'Artisan Bakery! Live music.
When: Every Sunday during the season. 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Old Town La Quinta Event Cost: Free
Every Thursday evening in downtown Palm Springs, enjoy a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, assorted fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers, jewelry, international cuisine, and sweets.
When: Every Thursday Evening
Where: Downtown Palm Springs Event Cost: Free Admission
The El Paseo art scene comes alive on the first Thursday of the month, October through May, with artist receptions, gallery hospitality, and a festive atmosphere in 20 galleries.
When: First Thursdays of the Month during the season.
Where: El Paseo: Palm Desert, CA Event Cost: Free
Local farmers and vendors get together to showcase the fruits of their labor every Saturday from October through June. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options.
When: Every Saturday - October through June
Where: North end of Camelot Theaters Event Cost: Free
The Casblanca Lounge jumps into full swing every Sunday starting at 3:30 pm. with our ever popular Jam Session featuring Gary Stephens and visiting guest artists. Meet your friend or make new ones as the music keeps you in the mood.
When: Every Sunday, 3:30-8 PM
Where: Melvyn’s in the Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs Event Cost: Call
Ongoing
November
December
January
2012 marks the 53rd for the tournament and the first year the Classic will partner with Humana and the Clinton Foundation. The famous golf tournament is hosted by several area golf courses, with proceeds to benefit charities.
An eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. The Desert Circuit has been a mainstay of West Coast competition for the past 19 years and offers classes ranging from Grand Prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In addition, four of the 16 Grand Prix events at HITS Thermal are FEI World Cup qualifiers. The HITS Desert Circuit is the winter show home to some of the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world.
February
An eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. The Desert Circuit has been a mainstay of West Coast competition for the past 19 years and offers classes ranging from Grand Prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In addition, four of the 16 Grand Prix events at HITS Thermal are FEI World Cup qualifiers. The HITS Desert Circuit is the winter show home to some of the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world.
March
The BNP Paribas Open is an annual tennis tournament held in the city of Indian Wells. The tournament is a Masters 1000 event on the men's tour and is a Premier Mandatory event on the women's tour. The event is one of two tour events in which main draw play extends beyond eight days. The tournament is the best attended tennis tournament outside the four Grand Slam tournaments, with over 300,000 visitors during the event. It has the second largest tennis stadium in the world.
April
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival organized held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA. 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 main stages are: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, and the Sahara Tent. It draws crowds of 100,000+.
The Stagecoach Festival is an outdoor country music festival presented by Goldenvoice. The festival is located in Indio, CA at the Empire Polo Club. California's Country Music Festival features a mix of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country performing in three distinct performance areas.
A premier fine arts festival attracting thousands annually. The Indian Wells Arts Festival brings a splash of color to the beautiful grass concourse of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This spectacular venue transforms into an artisan village featuring 200 judged and juried artists and hundreds of pieces of one-of-a-kind artwork available for sale. Watch Glass Blowing, Monumental Rock Sculpting, Wood Carving, Pot Throwing, Weaving and Mural Painting. Glass, Beadmaking and Canvas Stretching Demonstrations ALL DAY!
The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA Tour. It was founded in 1972 by Dinah Shore and has been classified as a major since 1983. The annual tournament is held at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. With a purse exceeding $2 million, the winner of this tournament automatically qualifies for the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship.
The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival takes place in Indio, California. Since 1947 the annual festival has been held to celebrate the Date Palm harvest in the Coachella Valley. The Date Festival has more than 7000 exhibits and competitions related to the fruit. It has grown to feature musicians and comedians, a Date Festival Queen and her court, monster trucks and bull-riding.
Every January Palm Springs plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. The Palm Springs International Film Festival is a film festival started in 1989 and run by the Palm Springs International Film Society, who also runs the Palm Springs International ShortFest, a festival of short films and film market in June.
May
June
The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films (aka ShortFest) held annually in Palm Springs, California is the largest film festival for short films in the United States. Taking place across seven days each August, the festival shows more than 350 short films every year. It is a spin-off of the Palm Springs International Film Festival which takes place in January.
Joined together in an outdoor marketplace setting, Southwestern artists gather to showcase their works in this judged and juried premier art arena. More than 150 world-renowned artists gather to display their artworks and crafts. The event also features great food and live entertainment.
It all started in 1992 with an idea by Dave Hernandez, a member of the Downtown Indio Merchants Association. The rich heritage of the tamale, consistent community support and hard working tamale makers have created the festival's tremendous success. Recently, the Food Network-TV ranked the Indio International Tamale Festival in the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" in the nation!
Thermal HITS Horse Show
HITS Desert Horse Park 85-555 Airport Blvd
Thermal, CA 92274
760-399-9200
Thermal HITS Horse Show
HITS Desert Horse Park 85-555 Airport Blvd
Thermal, CA 92274
760-399-9200
World Class Tennis competition, excitement and fun played in some of the most beautiful country clubs and resort destinations with some of the best weather in the heart of Palm Desert. Player’s Breakfast, followed by 3 days of competition and a player’s Reception & Dinner at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa.
The PDSC is a seniors (50 and over) super senior (65 and over) team doubles tennis tournament for men and women.
Enjoy browsing, shopping and eating from a variety of food, merchandise and non-profit vendors. View the static displays, vintage planes and be thrilled by aerial acrobatic demonstrations!
September
American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend is an event so hot it sizzles. You’ll find stunt shows, kickin’ live entertainment and retail vendors galore. The Palm Springs area is a great place to play. It’s bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along with plenty of activities. Open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits local charities.
October
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Founded in 2000 by the late mystery author and Palm Springs community leader Arthur Lyons, this unique festival features an eclectic mixture of landmark and obscure vintage movies from the classic film noir era. Each year, the festival showcases the best of film noir accentuated by a scintillating array of movie stars who appear on stage for post screening Q&A discussions, autographs and book signings.
The festivals are produced by a family of friends and funsters convinced that music is the soul of life, and that art enriches and saves lives. That the experience is enhanced when embraced in the great outdoors amongst fellow music lovers. Better still in an intimate setting, where the distinction between artist and audience is blurred, and a passionate performance can be truly relished in close proximity to the stage. Add FREE water to patrons, no service charges on reasonably priced tickets, and well.....let the games begin.
Showcasing the newest collections by top designers as well as fresh ideas by emerging designers from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, the Palm Springs Life-produced Fashion Week El Paseo is one of the desert's most popular events. Enjoy the ultra-lounge for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before each night's runway show. Pre-parties, after-parties, in-store events, trunk shows, charity events, and other fun and innovative programs enhance your Fashion Week experience.
La Quinta Arts Festival is nationally recognized by artists and art patrons alike as one of the renowned art festivals in the nation. The annual festival returns to the visually stunning setting of the 13 acre La Quinta Civic Center campus, surrounded by the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains. This award winning event attracts art patrons and tourists from across the nation as one of the Coachella Valley’s premier attractions. Live Entertainment, Delicious Food, Wine and Beer complement your experience.
The annual Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert features over 100 world-class wines for one of the most outstanding viticulture and culinary events in Southern California. Attendees of the three-day celebration have the opportunity to sample the finest premium wines and champagnes from California, Europe and South America showcasing more than 100 varietals of wine. Samples of extravagant cuisine from more than 50 fine dining restaurants, caterers, and food suppliers are also paired with these celebrated wines.
A celebration of mid-century modern design, architecture and culture in Palm Springs. This design aesthetic originated in the 1940's, 50's, and 60's, and was typified by clean, simple lines which came to define desert modernism. Modernism Week is filled with tours, films, events and parties in cool, mid-century modern homes & hotels. Stay in the renowned Schwartz House. The Hal Levitt designed, one-of-a-kind masterpiece is considered one of the top 3 homes in Palm Springs. It has been featured on past Modernist Tours, Lucky Magazine & Design Within Reach catalogs.
Tour de Palm Springs is an event designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. This year, organizers hope to raise over $200,000 for local charities. Palm Springs' famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery, thousands of bike riders, and raising money for charities make the Tour de Palm Springs and event like no other! Since 1999 the Tour has gone from 300 riders to over 9,400 riders and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for non profit groups. They have become the largest ride of its kind in the Western United States.
Your last hurrah before back to school! Book early to get the home you want.
Labor Day Weekend
