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
Art Under The Umbrellas
Main St
La Quinta, CA 92253
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
Certified Farmer’s Market at Old Town
Main St
La Quinta, CA 92253
Live Music at Old Town Wine Cellar
78015 Main St
760-771-8950
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
The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert is a unique four-day celebration attracting thousands of art and culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country each year to enjoy the very best in art, food and wine education and hospitality. This year's event, features food and wine tastings and competitions, wine pairing dinners, celebrity chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, shopping and golf - all nestled in Southern California's beautiful Coachella Valley.
December
January
The Bob Hope Classic is a professional golf tournament played each January in California's Coachella Valley. Part of the PGA Tour's early season West Coast Swing, this tournament is well known for its celebrity pro-am, as well as having five daily 18-hole rounds of competition vs. the Tour standard of four rounds. Currently, "the Hope" is the third event on the Tour's annual schedule, and is also part of the Tour's FedEx Cup competition.
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 a three-day 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.
El Paseo Art Walk
El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA
877-735-7273
Enjoy live music at Old Town La Quinta’s quaint Wine Bar.
Check out www.oldtownlaquinta.com for a schedule of events.
When: See schedule
Where: Old Town Wine Cellar, La Quinta, CA
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.
American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend
Downtown
Palm Springs, CA
775-329-7469
October
888-333-1975
