Since 1936, the annual Pioneer Days Celebration in Twentynine Palms has brought desert dwellers together for carnivals, music, food, and nonstop family fun. Reporter Heather Clisby has some details on this year’s event…
The City of Twentynine Palms is getting ready for its 83rd Pioneer Days celebration to be held October 17-20 all over town. Thursday, October 17, is opening night at the carnival, held from 5 to 10 p.m., in Luckie Park. Visitors will enjoy a beer garden and live music by the Bill & Bob Blues Duo and the Mighty Cash Cats band. Meanwhile, the Little Miss and Master Pageant will take place at the Little Church of the Desert from 6 to 8 p.m. The following day, Friday, October 18, the carnival and beer garden fun returns to Luckie Park from 5 to 10 pm. The live music will be provided by Hunter & The Wick’d from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Daniel Bonte and the Bonafide from 7 to 9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to save $10 and purchase an unlimited ride wristband for $25 through October 17 at the Twentynine Palms Bowladium, the Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Office and the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center. Wristbands are good for unlimited rides on any one day. For additional information call 760-367-7562.
