The first weekend in November is Weed Show time. Reporter Taylor Thacker tells what’s in store this year…
The Weed Show is one of Twentynine Palms’ 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 Dr in Twentynine Palms. This event will be open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 2, from noon to 4 pm and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10 am to 4 pm. This display, now in its 7th 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 People’s Choice award to be decided by visitors to the exhibition. Entries must be brought to the museum on Friday, November 1st between 4:00 and 6:30 pm. The theme of this year’s show is “29 Palms Gold.” For more information and for rules on submitting a masterpiece, go online to www.29palmshistorical.com.
