I've been a few times the past few months. Didn't even know about this event until chatting up with…read moreanother couple sitting next to us and she mentioned if we've even been. That was a while back so when we were back in town and it fell on the day, it was a given to check it out. But unfortunately the first time that we were going, they had to shut it down to the crazy wind that was happening. Now, the past month, I've been at least twice already. It's held downtown along Palm Canyon Drive for a couple of blocks. Streets are closed for vendors and visitors. Thursday evening from 6-10 pm and 7-10 during the summer months. Village fest, featuring arts, crafts, food, entertainment and shopping. Parking available in the covered parking structure, outdoor parking lot or street parking. Mainly where you would park if your walking around downtown minus Palm Canyon as it's blocked off. Loads of vendors both with retails as well as small businesses are there showcasing the goods. You have loads of arts and crafts, jewelry, apparel, gifts, artwork both sculptures and prints. Baked goods, amazing pastries, cookies and bread. Walking along the strip, at both ends tends to be where the food trucks are. One end usually just have the ice cream truck and another dessert truck. While the other will have all your favorite. Bbq, Mexican food, Filipino food, and so on. Actually quite a nice selection of food. They have some seating set up but majority tends to just either stands or sit along the curb. It does get pretty busy with people checking out the vendors. It's also nice that the stores along the strip stay open as well. Crowds are alway nice and mellow as everyone is there for the same thing. Loads of family and couples out and about. The vendors are alway so sweet. Everything displays are quite fun. Some things are a bit on the higher priced side but still nice to check out. Theres always live entertainment in the middle keeping the mood lively. We like to have dinner and then walk around to check things out and pick up a couple of baked goods for home. A fun Thursday night out and about in town.

Great vibes, nice setup with the music playing at different points on the walk, well organized,…read morelots of cute vendors and most shops were open for business and very friendly despite the chaos of the large influx of people. Very fun evening out.

Great fun! Food tents are great! I've purchased jewelry, hats, make bags, shirts, having the best…read moretime. And one repeat! A great experience!

I really enjoy this market. Not everything is well priced, but you'll often run into people with…read moregreat sales or who are going out of business. I got a bag of wonderful costume jewelry here. Also, I really enjoyed the dates- especially the bahri dates. Also got 2 of the best avocados I've had in a while at this market - a buck a piece. Parking is easy. There's plenty of food available if you're hungry.

The foodie event of Spring in Palm Desert. Very low-key fun!…read more Our favorite Sips and Nibbles: Larkspur Pacifica Seafood Cliff house Wally's Bellezza Wilson Creek Smokey Lips bbq Wildest restaurant and bar The Mediterranean table Buzz box Rombauer Lillet Neft It was a hot day, however they kept us nice and cool and definitely hydrated.

This place is amazing. Did I mention amazing ???…read more The food, the drinks, the band...the atmosphere is on fleek. This is a great place to attend and enjoy the best there is to offer in the Coachella Valley. Enjoy this, and enjoy it again...you must come, you must try !!!

I love this art show. Well planned, a nice curated group of artists. Set at the Indian Wells tennis…read moreclub. My only suggest, is to have more food options. That way visitors would be more inclined to stay longer, rather than leave the park for lunch.

My choice for the best arts festival in the desert! We look forward to it every year. A…read morewonderful variety of high quality art - there's something for everyone's taste. Love the kids art projects area. The desert views from the Gardens are amazing...a work of art in its self! A beautiful day surrounded by art and beauty. What more could you want?

Get the Napoli pizza and Mario's cannoli, so good!…read more Admission is $10 but we got ours complimentary from the Hyatt resort across the street. All food items at the fair will cost you $$$. Come earlier in the day as most booths are open then. We arrived between 4-5pm and about 60% of the food booths were closed already.

If you love Italian, this is the place to be. So many wonderful booths with so many tempting…read moredishes to choose from. From ravioli to spaghetti to fresh cannoli. And so many ways to quench your thirst. Plenty of entertainment to keep you entertained throughout the day. This is definitely a must see place to be in the desert

When we were in Palm Desert in January we ate at the Greek restaurant near Bristol Farms and…read moregrabbed a flyer for the Greek Festival. Found street parking nearby and paid our $5 to enter for the day. Unfortunately we went straight upon entering vs cutting to the right, to where the featured food was located. We started w the chicken kebab (really dry), nicely grilled lamb chops (I think there were 4 for $18) and perfectly fried and seasoned fries. Shared a table with some nice men and decided on the Greek donuts as my next stop. As we head over there we saw that all of the other food I had planned to eat was in another building. Cafeteria style I ordered leg of lamb (good, but really small amount), pastitsio, Spaghetti Factory's myzithra pasta and spanakopita - $43.... Last stop were the donuts. Pictured, they looked like donut holes covered in honey and nuts. What we got looked like the dregs of batter from the fry basket. I even said to the lady - looks like sweet and sour pork. She even acknowledged the batter was not quite right but it tasted good. Welp, it was not good, not at all like the picture and greasy and as a rock. If it was coming out like that consistently I would have closed the booth until we could get it right.

The annual Greek festival was quite enjoyable this year. They added more seating and tables this…read moreyear. After paying the five dollar admission fee, you can hear Greek music playing throughout the grounds. It is boisterous and entertaining. There were several places to purchase Greek food, offering many Greek delicacies. Some of my favorites were the Spanakopita, Gyros, and Phyllo Custard pastry. They also have many booths with souvenirs and various Greek items. They offer a nearby parking lot which provides ample parking for handicapped patrons. That was much appreciated.

Wow. Heard such great things about this juried 4 day art celebration that I came from Nashville to…read morejoin my dear friend who'd previously attended. Worth it!!!!! It's a beautiful outdoor event spread out with lots of walking amongst the artist tents. There's a quaint pond in the center, food truck area with some limited seating, clean VIP trailer restrooms, and beverage and snack tucked away all around the area. Tip- wear a hat, sunscreen and comfy shoes. You'll be outside the entire time, walking mostly on grass and some pavement. But let's get to the fabulous array of artists! You'll encounter the artists themselves and most seem to enjoy sharing their stories and talking about their passion. Fabulous jewelry, paintings, sculptures as well as clothing and accessories. You feel so inspired and in awe as you peruse the event. Most artisans were from the Pacific coast but I noticed some from as far as Florida and New Orleans. Paid parking in the civic center gravel lot made it easy to get right in, and plenty of volunteers to guide you throughout the event. When making a purchase you are given a ticket to turn in before leaving to curtail theft. I loved this event and hope to come back someday!

A wonderful time looking at great art. We come here every year to find special items for our home…read moreand for gifts.

Listening to Young thug and double cup the ice filled with Clase Azul, not Casamigos, as we got…read morejiggy on weekend 1. Probably an unpopular opinion, but I think it was a Thugchella. Don't get me wrong though, Justin Beiber was fun and he played our favorite song, "Beauty and a Beat." We got tier 2 tickets since tier 1 was sold out quick. Try to get these tickets during presale to avoid purchasing resale price which is totally not worth. Also make sure to book hotels/airbnb asap because pricing may increase depending on the lineup and demand! Early the cheaper, I guess. This year was amazing because they were lots of good artists like Bigbang, Subtronics, Isaiah Rashad, JB, Swae Lee, Central Cee, Foster the People and etc. I heard camping was a cool experience but I hate waiting in line for showers and I also heard that some camps got blown away by the dust storm. Mask up! My favorite stage is probably the Dolab stage because it's such a vibe and good for aesthetic pictures. The Sahara is also nice because of the lights and lasers. Food there is all overpriced. I paid like $60 for like two pizzas and a drink. Hungry though so you gotta do what you gotta do, lol. This year Coachella did a collab with Gap and they had an area where you are able to make your own custom hoodie with unique patches! I missed out on it because the line was outrageous!

SO RECOMMENDED!!!…read more My experience was one for the books I went second weekend and it was so much fun! I honestly expected way much worse with all these horror stories I was hearing but no it's was a 10/10 experience. Yes the food and drinks we a little expensive but it's expected in festivals like this. All the staff members were super helpful especially for the handicap section. I will be coming back.

If you happen to be in Palm Springs on a Thursday evening and feel like hitting up Palm Drive, (the…read moremain shopping/eating/ area), you may find yourself floating through a string of booths selling all sorts of wares. They shut off part of the street for the vendors so parking can get challenging. Don't give up...you may have to walk a bit but it's worth it. Everyone is in a cheerful mood and polite! You may walk out with some cute handmade purse, soaps or baked goods too! *Family Fun *Dog friendly (must be on a leash) *Most vendors take Venmo, CC and cash

Always a great time and a good thing for the kids in the area toys for toys for the marines at…read more29palms

An interesting & unique experience you must see for yourself!…read more Make sure to text the number provided and make an appointment, this exhibit is now by apt only. Then you will receive a long list of rules and regulations that I suggest you read thoroughly and carefully, lol. He's quite particular, so keep that in mind, which is understandable, it's his living space after all. There is also a waiver to sign before entry. It takes up to an hour to get through the art exhibit, so pace yourself and check it all out. At the end you'll be required to purchase a piece of art, which is how the artist continues to create and keep the lights on. Also keep in mind there are not as many lights on as there used to be, and that may be due to city ordinances and what not, but the art is definitely still worth seeing, if you're into this sort of thing. Check out the images and if you're feeling it, make an appointment!

The guy was an absolute asshole from the second this disaster started…read more Our appointment got delayed an entire hour, and when His Royal Trashness finally wandered in, he had the gall to act pissed at us, like we were the ones who screwed up his schedule. He showed up shirtless, sweaty, and looking like he'd just crawled out of a dumpster. His studio? A suffocating, chaotic fire hazard--cramped, filthy, and stacked with junk. It's almost impressive how claustrophobic he made FOUR ACRES of land feel! And the "art" he's so pretentious about? Give me a break. It looked like something a bored middle-schooler slapped together during detention. Nothing meaningful, nothing profound! It's all just crude, sloppy garbage with peeling, crusty paint jobs that looked like they'd been rotting for years. Honestly, the only impressive part was how consistently awful everything was. Then this clown has the audacity to pressure us into buying something. For what? His cheap resin and 3D-printed knockoffs that probably took him two hours and negative talent to make? And he's charging $75 to TWO THOUSAND dollars like he's some tortured genius instead of a delusional hobbyist? Please. When we Venmoed him a $25 tip, he got mad, as if that was some personal offense. He said, and I fucking qoute, "Way to take the easy way out." Like, dude. NO ONE WANTS YOUR SHITTY "ART." And the cherry on top? His attitude. He strutted around like we should be grateful just to stand in his hoarder-level hazard trap and gaze upon his trash-tier "creations." He genuinely behaved like we were beneath him, which is hilarious considering the state of literally everything he touched. Easiest, most well-deserved 1/5 I've ever given. If I could give 0, I would.