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Portions of proceeds for the Palm Springs WestFest benefitted the following charities in 2010:
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs 450 S. Sunrise Way Palm Springs, · CA 92262
480 S Sunrise Way
The Pinnacle Fund 980 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 202
Ticket sales partners:
United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire Cathedral City , CA 92234
Morongo Basin Horsemen's Association PO Box 487 Yucca Valley, CA 92286 Phone: 760-464-3921
Palm Springs Youth League 3965 Mesquite Ave Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-880-1272
Palm Springs High School Athletic Boosters 460 S Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-408-2225
+ COLLEGE of the DESERT is where we have the Frank M. Bogert Memorial Scholarship
Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo & Palm Springs WestFest Provided Strong Economic Impact in Community When the last piece of straw was swept up from the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo and Palm Springs WestFest presented by the Spa Resort Casino, more than just fond memories of the family fun and excitement remained. The event was a strong economic driver for Palm Springs and the Valley in the form of TOT, sales tax revenue and funds raised by local charities. “We were pleased to provide a memorable tribute to the Cowboy Mayor and a real Western experience for residents and visitors,” explained Christopher Burkhardt, CEO of Spur of the Moment Productions, “but we’re also proud to be providing some real revenue to the city and its merchants, as well as the myriad of regional and local charities which will be involved in the event.” Burkhardt is joined by Palm Springs resident Ken Piner, who serves as President of the Palm Springs Rodeo. The Rodeo and WestFest returns to Palm Springs March 24-27, 2011 at Palm Springs Convention Center near downtown. Benefiting charities again include Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, Mizell Senior Center and Pinnacle Fund, the foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District. In addition, several activities are directly benefiting additional charities including the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue organization. In 2010, Spur of the Moment presented the various charites checks totaling over $5,000. The Palm Springs Youth League is the beneficiary of the Cowboy Carnival which includes pony rides, staged Old West gunfights, Ferris wheel and other kid-friendly rides and activities taking place all three days. “It’s great that this Spur group is so focused on being part of the community and getting involved with local non-profits,” added Michael Volpone, Palm Springs Mounted Police Lieutenant. “In these times especially, charities need all the support and exposure they can get to continue to provide vitally needed programs and services which benefit all of us.” Entry to the Palm Springs Wild WestFest presented by the Spa Resort Casino is just $5 with the exception of the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo, a PRCA-sanctioned event being spearheaded by renowned rodeo producer Cotton Rosser, which also features a Mutton Bustin’ — young daredevils riding sheep to the buzzer. Activities in the area outside the Rodeo include a Taste of the West food court, sponsor displays, Western lifestyle vendors, a BBQ Showdown competition, Native American cultural areas, Spa Resort Casino Saloons and a continuous live music TwangFest throughout the three-day weekend. Thousands of rooms have already been blocked at area hotels in anticipation of the many guests who will be traveling from outside the area to the event. National advertising and inclusion in stories and calendars in regional and national magazines is already helping entice visitors to participate. Tickets available at www.palmspringswestfest.com and at downtown Palm Springs’ Pony Express, along with more detailed information about the event - and volunteer opportunities.
SCHEDULE During Western Week, March 20-27, local merchants are encouraged to dress cowboy style and feature special events, sales and specialty items.Monday or Tuesday will feature a trail ride out of Smoke Tree Stables with lunch in the canyon. Afterward, a trip to the Spa Resort Casino Hotel to take the waters is a good idea, capped with an evening at the Spa Resort Casino to try your luck. Monday night there may be a barn party at Smoke Tree Stables open to the public, hosted by a charity. Wednesday, Ace Hotel may host a Honky Tonk party in their Commune with live music, dance lessons and BBQ campfire cookout. Thursday is kickoff day at the Renaissance Hotel as the Western Design Expo opens with a celebrity autograph party from 1-6 pm. That evening downtown Palm Springs becomes Western VillageFest with live music, country radio remotes and dancing in the street. Friday, the WestFest opens Noon-10 pm and the rodeo performance is at 6 pm. Western Design Expo is open 11-6 in Renaissance ballroom. Silver Screen festival is in the Mojave Learning Center at Renaissance from 11-5. The Rancho Deluxe fashion show is 3:30 to 5 in the Renaissance pool area.
Saturday, WestFest is dubbed Gene Autry Day and is open 10 am to 10 pm, with rodeo performance at 2 pm. Western Design Expo is open 10-6 in Renaissance ballroom. Silver Screen festival spotlighting Gene Autry is in the Mojave Learning Center at Renaissance from 11-5. Saturday night, a concert by a well-known headliner begins at 7 pm in the rodeo arena.
Sunday, Cowboy Church starts at 10 am and WestFest opens at 11 am, with the Fiesta del Charro rodeo performance at 2 pm. Western Design Expo is open 11-5 in the Renaissance ballroom. The Silver Screen festival is in the Mojave Learning Center at Renaissance from 11-4. WestFest Gates close at 6 pm.
Tickets, vendors, volunteers and more information: 800-664-5617
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