Next weekend, November 2-3, is the uniquely Twentynine Palms Weed show. Reporter Taylor Thacker reminds entrants that their masterpieces are due November 1ā¦
The Weed Show is one of Twentynine Palmsā oldest and most unique artistic traditions, drawing participants from across the Morongo Basin and attendees from around the world. This year, the Twentynine Palms Historical Society will host its annual Weed Show at the Old Schoolhouse Museum located at 6760 National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms. This event will be open to the public on Saturday, November 2, from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This display, now in its seventh decade, features artistic arrangements of desert plants and flowers both natural and man-made. Awards will be granted to the best in 12 categories, with a Peopleās Choice award to be decided by visitors to the exhibition. Entries must be brought to the museum on Friday, November 1, between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. The theme of this yearās show is ā29 Palms Gold.ā For more information and for rules on submitting a masterpiece, go online to www.29palmshistorical.com.