Millions of tourists come to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley to experience major events and attractions each year. Team up with Lamar Advertising of Palm Springs to increase your brand visibility and customer base with strategic outdoor advertising. We'll ensure that your brand is front and center for these signature events. Contact us at (760) 327-4500 to start planning your campaign today.
November
Greater Palm Springs Pride
Downtown Palm Springs transforms into one big, fabulous block party during the
Greater Palm Springs Pride festival. Palm Springs Pride is Southern California’s longest-running LGBT festival in the Coachella Valley. Join more than 100,000 people for this festive weekend.
December
Indio International Tamale Festival
Ranked in the top 10 "All-American Food Festivals" in the nation by Food Network, the
Indio International Tamale Festival features tamale varieties from local restaurants, home cooks and vendors from across the country.
January
Palm Springs International Film Festival
A-listers flock to the oasis every January for the star-studded
Palm Springs International Film Festival. With its exclusive film screenings, panels with industry leaders and the famed red carpet of the annual Gala, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is one of the largest film festivals in North America.
CareerBuilder Challenge Golf Tournament
The
CareerBuilder Challenge Golf Tournament brings the PGA tour to Greater Palm Springs. With more than 100 local golf courses and famed designs by the likes of Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Arnold Palmer, it’s no wonder celebrities and pros alike love teeing off in the oasis. See the pros tackle La Quinta’s most challenging courses during this annual tournament.
Southwest Arts Festival
Often named one of the top events in the country, the Southwest Arts Festival brings a menagerie of art to the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Wander through lawns filled with sculptures, blown glass, paintings, photography, textiles and other mediums from more than 200 acclaimed artists.
February
Modernism Week
Modernism Week's cool, iconic, modern February festival is a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. Events include the Modernism Show & Sale, tours of iconic homes, architectural walking and double-decker bus tours, a world-class lecture & film series, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a Palm Springs Walk of Stars dedication, classic cars, garden tours, a vintage travel trailer exhibition, and much more.
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Located in Indio, the
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival started as a festival to celebrate the end of the annual date harvest in the desert region, the major commercial date-producing area in the western hemisphere. Today, the Date Festival has thousands of 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 more.
March
La Quinta Arts Festival
More than 200 renowned artists display their finest works at the
La Quinta Arts Festival, the top-ranked fine arts festival in the nation. These featured artists draw thousands of attendees to the scenic La Quinta Civic Center Campus for a weekend of art and entertainment.
BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament
BNP Paribas Open attracts over 300,000 tennis fans for the two-week combined ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier event featuring the top men and women professional players.
Fashion Week El Paseo
They don’t call
Fashion Week El Paseo the “best in the west” for no reason. This Greater Palm Springs fashion show highlights avant-garde designs and top designers from the fashion world, all while offering exclusive trunk shows, runway events and parties.
Palm Desert Food & Wine
Palm Desert Food & Wine presents some of the world’s best chefs, vintners and craft brewers from across the country. Experience three extraordinary days of culinary and wine and craft beer tastings in the heart of the famed El Paseo shopping district. The event features a standout roster of celebrity chef demonstrations and showcases the Coachella Valley as the ultimate culinary destination.
Indian Wells Arts Festival
After the BNP Paribas, the world-famous Indian Wells Tennis Garden transforms into an artisan village with thousands of one-of-a-kind art pieces on display from more than 200 award-winning artists. Considered one of the top art festivals in the nation, the
Indian Wells Arts Festival stuns not only with art, but also features hands-on demonstrations, art stations, live music and more.
April
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Known as one of the world’s premier music festivals, the
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival hardly requires an introduction. This mega music extravaganza stretches across two weekends to bring top artists, mind-bending artwork and an unparalleled festival experience to Greater Palm Springs.
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
The Empire Polo Club goes a little bit country as Goldenvoice follows its popular Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival with the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Heavy-hitting headliners and the impeccable Goldenvoice concert experience make this music festival a must for any country music fan.
June
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
Discover new flavors and local restaurants during
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, a 10-day event featuring prix fixe menus at dozens of restaurants throughout the oasis.
