Special Events

Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley is home to a wide variety of exciting and unique events. Here are some highlights of the major events in the area, but make sure to look at our Community Calendar at www.pschamber.org/member_events.html to get a day-by-day listing of all area events.


TYPE
DATE
EVENT
SUMMARY
CONTACT
Holiday
July 4, 2007
Fourth of July Festival
Fireworks begin at dusk; At Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio and at Power Baseball Stadium in Sunrise Park in Palm Springs 760-342-6532
Concert
September 11, 2007
City of Palm Springs Free Fall Concert Series
Marine Corps Combat Center Band; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Outdoor concert; free and feature wonderful family entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and come enjoy the music under the stars. At Sunrise Park Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272 /td>
Concert
September 18, 2007
City of Palm Springs Free Fall Concert Series
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of classic rock and roll music featuring the Rockit Scientists. This is a great band offering wondering family entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets to this outdoor concert in Sunrise Park. Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272
Concert
September 25, 2007
City of Palm Springs Free Fall Concert Series
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of amazing jazz sounds featuring the Chris Compton Project. This outdoor concert provides great entertainment for the entire family. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and come enjoy the music under the stars.
Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272
Concert
October 2, 2007
City of Palm Springs Free Fall Concert Series
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m .Join us for an evening of country and variety music featuring the popular American Made Band. This is an outdoor concert featuring great family entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and come enjoy the music under the stars. Michele.Cirone-Collier@palmsprings-ca.gov or (760) 323-8272
Special Event
October 5, 2007
Road Show's American Heat
Through Oct. 7 weekend of Harley riders and their fans 800-200-4557
Benefit
October 13, 2007
Annual Dinner in the Canyons
Every October, Dinner in the Canyons - the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum's premier fund raising event - is held under the stars in scenic Andreas Canyon. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, and then is followed by a three-course dinner, a live auction, and Native entertainment. Guests enjoy the sights, sounds, and cuisine of Native peoples at this most unique event. 760-778-1079
Festival
November 3, 2007
Palm Springs Pride Festival
Nov 3-4; Festival: Saturday 10-8 and Sunday 10-6; features an art show, two dance floors (disco and western), main stage entertainment, sixteen food vendors, and more. invitation-only reception Nov. 3rd, with the festival opening at the Palm Springs Stadium at 10 a.m on Saturday, November 4th (remaining open until 9 p.m.), with the festival opening again on Sunday at 10 a.m., and continuing until 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate both days. Admission is free for children under 14. All others $10.00 per day. 760-416-8711
Parade
November 4, 2007
Palm Springs Pride Parade
Starts at 10am At Alejo and Palm Canyon; 760-416-8711
Festival
November 8, 2007
The Art of Food and Wine, Nov. 8-11
Festival combines cooking and tasting, golf and grilling and art and the outdoors. www.artoffoodandwine.com
Parade
November 10, 2007
Veteran's Day Celebration
11th Annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. Join us as we pay tribute to our Veterans, both young and young at heart. Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon and heads northbound on Palm Canyon to Alejo Road. Immediately following the parade, there will be a post-parade concert at the intersection of Amado Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Concert concludes with fireworks display. 760-323-8276
Powwow
November 23, 2007
Indio Powwow, sponsored by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
Hundreds of native Americans gather to trade, socialize and honor feats of bravery and achievement; at Fantasy Springs Casino 760-342-5000; www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Parade
December 1, 2007
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
Annual introduction to the holiday season with thousands of lights adorning floats, plus marching bands; starts at 5:45pm 760-325-5749
Ceremony
December 2, 2007
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
At the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway; 6:00pm 760-325-1391
Special Event
December 6, 2007
Annual Walking Tour of the Historic Inns of Palm Springs
The walk is a self-guided tour that goes from 5-8pm. Maps are handed out at all locations, and participants can start at any location, including Casa Cody (175 S. Cahuilla Rd), Palm Mountain Resort (155 S. Belardo Rd), or the Palm Springs Art Museum (where there is plenty on free parking). Participants are asked to bring an unwrapped "Toy For Tots" (the Marines will collect the toys). For more information contact Elissa Goforth at 760-320-9346
Concert
December 7, 2007
City of Palm Springs Holiday Concert
Featuring the Marine Corps Ban from 29 Palms; Concert is free but tickets must be picked up at City Hall or the Leisure Center starting Nov. 14 760-323-8272
Film Fest
January 3, 2008
2008 International Film Festival
Through Jan 14; The 19th annual PSIFF plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. A spectacular event, the Festival has a line up of more than 200 films from 60 countries, seminars, special events and Gala receptions. 760.322.2930 or Toll Free (USA): 1.800.898.7256
Golf Tourn.
January 14, 2008
2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Through Jan 20; at four beautiful courses; golf professionals, celebrities and amateurs 760-346-8184
Special Event
February 9, 2008
10th Annual Tour de Palm Springs
Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts participate on 8, 25, 55 and 100 mile routes to benefit local charities. 760-770-4626; www.tourdepalmsprings.com
Festival
February 15, 2008
62nd Annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival
Through Feb. 24; 10 days of fun with top-name entertainment; carnival, food, exhibits, livestock; camel races 760-863-8247; www.datefest.org
Film Festival
March 12, 2007
Native American Film Festival
The Seventh Annual Native American Film Festival will include film screenings with receptions at Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs. This event is presented by the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, a not-for-profit organization. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - Steve Sharp 760/778-1079, Ext. 103 * ssharp@accmuseum.org
Festival
March 28, 2007
Crossroads Old World Renaissance Festival; March 28-30
11am to 6pm; Saturday March 29 11am - 9pm Frances Stevens Park - 538 N. Palm Canyon & Alejo; $12.00 General Admission - Fun for the Whole Family; Entertainment, Crafts, Food - Experience life as it was 450 years ago! For more information contact: Patricia Long at print@renaissanceinfo.com or at www.renaissanceinfo.com or call 800-320-4736
Festival
April 18, 2008
White Party Palm Springs, April 18-21
The ultimate spring break getaway and one of the most popular excursions on the nation's dance circuit http://www.jeffreysanker.com/
Concert
April 20, 2008
FREE Opera in the Park
10th annual event presented by Palm Springs Opera Guild; outdoor event; bring a picnic or visit a food vendor; at Sunrise Park; 12:30-4:30 760-325-6107
Festival
April
Coachella Valley Music Festival
80 of the best contemporary bands www.coachella.com
Festival
May 17, 2008
Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival
Benefits Hanson House; at Indian Canyons Golf Resort 760-323-6673