La Quinta Area Events

Certified Farmers Market

Every Sunday

8am to 12:30pm

Explore a fantastic Farmer’s Market every Sunday morning at Old Town La Quinta, which is complete with locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as other fun and nutritious treats!

Art Under the Umbrellas

These one-day art events showcase over 70 artists exhibiting their original creations. Taking place at Old Town La Quinta - which is lined with restaurants, shops, and cafes - these events are presented by La Quinta Arts Foundation.
www.LQAF.com
Select Saturdays (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

• October 29, 2011
• November 26, 2011
• December 3, 2011
• January 14, 2012
• February 11, 2012
• February 18, 2012
• March 24, 2012
• March 31, 2012

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

February 17-26, 2012

Offering many attractions just a few miles east of La Quinta, this festive event features food, exhibits, carnival rides and entertainment. Ten days of family fun!
www.datefest.org

BNP Paribas Tennis Open

March 5-18, 2012

Considered the Grand Slam of the West, this popular tournament is held adjacent to the City of La Quinta at the famed Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. It draws more than 330,000 spectators and attracts the biggest tennis stars in the sport.
www.bnpparibasopen.org

La Quinta Arts Festival

March 8 - 11, 2012

The La Quinta Arts Festival will return to the stunning Civic Center Campus. Presented by La Quinta Arts Foundation, it is nationally renowned and ranked third in the nation. The event features over 230 distinguished contemporary artists. Enjoy live entertainment, food, and wine.
www.LQAF.com

Taste of La Quinta

March 17, 2012

The La Quinta Chamber of Commerce hosts the Third Annual Taste of La Quinta. Attendees can purchase a block of tickets to sample food from participating La Quinta restaurants. Tickets sell out fast for this delicious fun-filled event held at Old Town La Quinta.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
www.lqchamber.com

Coachella Music Festival

WEEK 1: April 13 - 15, 2012
WEEK 2: April 20 - 22, 2012

Just a few miles outside of La Quinta at the Empire Polo Club, this major music festival known as Coachella Fest draws roughly 225,000 music lovers! It features many genres of music on several stages and tents – each playing live music continuously.
www.coachella.com

Stagecoach Country Music Festival

April 27 - 29, 2012

In the spirit of Coachella Fest, country music fans get their chance at a monumental outdoor music festival at Stagecoach. Located at the same venue, thousands of country music fans gather for two days of top bands and continuous performances on four stages.
www.stagecoachfestival.com

Carnaval of Lights

July 4, 2012

Join in the fun at this year's Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks at La Quinta Community Park.

Check back as we update Independence Day activities.
www.LQChamber.com