Weekend Fun in Downtown Indio

 Two events are occurring at roughly the same time at roughly the same place in Indio on November 9, 2024. Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a look:

• For $40, you can get unlimited samples of beers at Indio Taphouse's Beer Goddess Brew Fest. The event is in remembrance of Beer Goddess Erin Peters-Valance who lost her life to ovarian cancer in 2022 and will present an unspecified donation to Shay's Warriors Life After Cancer. There will be beer from twelve breweries, music, cornhole, and a limited food menu. (Other beers and cocktails are available for sale from Indio Taphouse.) The event will be from 2pm-6pm in the beer garden.

• From 3pm-9pm, the Indio BBQ Festival, previously held at The Lights Indio Golf Course, will take place this year at the intersection of Miles Avenue and Smurr Street. Admission is free. There will be live entertainment, line dancing, carnival games, face painting, and a beer garden.  

Typically, November 9 would also feature a Second Saturday event with live music on Indio's Center Stage but it appears the BBQ Festival will take its place this month. Keep in mind, these are separate events. $40 at the Beer Fest does not include BBQ and the BBQ event does not give you access to the Indio Taphouse beer garden. You will, however, be able to hear the live music from the BBQ Festival while at the Beer Fest as the beer garden is adjacent to Downtown Indio's Center Stage.

While the beer fest is an inaugural event for Indio Taphouse, the BBQ Festival is in its 9th year. I can tell you that the food will be amazing and knowing the curator for the beer fest, Mychal Renteria from Stone Distributing (formerly of La Quinta Brewing), I expect the beer event will also be outstanding.

The weather is finally getting pleasant enough to spend time outdoors so grab a friend, get a designated driver, and head to downtown Indio this weekend. If you can't choose just one event, do both. 

I'll see you there. 🍻

#beercareful

As a final note: Jersey Boys will be playing at nearby Desert Theatreworks that night as well starting at 7:30. Tickets are still available. Grab a beer, get some BBQ, and take in a show! Whatever you do, have fun!