Stagecoach, Desert Rodeo bring western culture to the East Valley

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It's western mania in the East Valley as Stagecoach is back for its 17th year in Indio, but now it isn't the only event hoping to bring cowboy culture to the desert.

The Desert Rodeo is bringing professional rodeo and festival fusion to Thermal. Organizers say it'll be a weekend of riding, racing and retail.

While the country events are during the same weekend, the Desert Rodeo starts at 11 a.m. April 25 through the 27th to 5 p.m. If Stagecoach visitors want to attend both events, they'll have time for a little rodeo fun before the Empire Polo Club's gates open at 1 p.m.

For more information on Stagecoach Festival, visit stagecoachfestival.com, and for more information on Desert Rodeo, visit desertrodeo.com.