GRUBSTAKE DAYS GOING ON NOW IN YUCCA VALLEY

Grubstake Days in Yucca Valley is going on now through Monday. Events include a pancake breakfast this morning at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge; a Pony Express ride in Pioneertown at noon; and a rodeo this afternoon and tonight. On the carnival grounds will be a beard contest, a tug-of-war contest, a horseshoe tournament and, of course, the carnival. Sunday is a 10K/5K race and 2K walk at the Yucca Valley High School, and the Little Miss and Mister Miner competition at the Boys and Girls Club. Monday is Kids’ Day with lots of activities for the kids at the Boys and Girls Club. Rebecca Havely has more information about the carnival…

The Carnival is coming to town for Grubstake Days. Hours are Saturday and Sundayfrom noon till 10 p.m. and Monday from noon till 8 p.m. The carnival grounds are located at Highway 62 and Hilton Road in Yucca Valley. For more information on all the Grubstake events ,visit their website at grubstakesdays.com.

SATURDAY 25 

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIREMAN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sponsored by the San Bernardino County FIRE EXPLORERS Post #121

• Donation only
• 7am Elks Lodge   55946 Yucca Trail, Yucca Valley 

 PONY EXPRESS RIDE

• Riders from the Mane Street Stampede & YV Equestrian Center will ride down Mane Street in Pioneertown with your letter or postcard at HIGH NOON
• FREE postcards available at Chamber office
• Special commemorative cancellation stamp will be put on all mail
• Bring your stamped mail to chamber office before May 23
• Friends of Pioneertown Brownie Bake-Off and souvenir pictures on sale

TUG of WAR

Sponsored by the Grubstake Carnival Committee and Carl Otteson’s Certified Backflow

• Deadline for sign-up May 15 / 1^{st place}$300 / 2^{nd place}$200
• $15 per person / 1500 lb weight limit per team / 18+
• Weigh-Ins: 11:30am Carnival grounds  – Corner Hwy 62 & Hilton Rd
• Tugs Start: 12 noon
• Finals: May 26 / Time: TBA
• Carl 760-401-6552 [email protected] or Tracey 760-368-8990

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by the Grubstake Carnival Committee & Home Construction Services

• Sign ups: email Andy Canada or the day of the event
• $20 for teams of two / 1^{st place} $200 / 2^{nd place} $100 / 18+
• 12 pm Carnival Grounds – Corner Hwy 62 & Hilton Rd
• Andy Canada  [email protected]

BEARD CONTEST

Sponsored by the Grubstake Carnival Committee & Elite Cosmetology School

• Enter before May 25 NOON / Judging 1 pm
• 6 Categories / $10 per category
• Carnival Grounds – Corner Hwy 62 & Hilton Road
• For more information 760-820-8033
• Early Entry forms available at Chamber & Elite

GRUBSTAKE RODEO

Sponsored by the National Police Rodeo Association co-sanctioned with The Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo

• Gates open: 6 pm – Event Begins: 7 pm
• 1500 seats available at the gate each show
• Presale Adults $13 until May 15, 2019   At Gate Adults $15
• Kids 4-10  $10.00    Kids 3 and under FREE w/one adult
• 30 VIP Tickets per show  $65
• Includes admission, parking, dinner and beverage
• Hawk’s Landing Golf Course – NE corner Yucca Trail and Inca Trail
• $5 parking
• Tickets: YV Chamber 760-365-6323 & A Stylish Affair 760-218-1980

So Cal Rides –  CARNIVAL 

• Corner of 29 Palms Hwy & Hilton Rd.
• NOON-10 pm
• Tickets @ Chamber of Commerce in the California Welcome Center
• 56711 29 Palms Hwy or carnival grounds

SUNDAY 26   

TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY 28^th Annual Grubstake 10K/5K RUN & 2K WALK

Sponsored by the Town of Yucca Valley

– 7-7:45 am REGISTRATION, 8 am RACE START
– START/FINISH at YV High School, 7600 Sage Avenue
– $20 Early Bird (includes shirt/gift), $25 regular registration & onsite
– Preregister at www.yucca-valley.org or in person at the Community Center located at 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
– (760) 369-7211 for more information

TUG of WAR FINALS: Time TBA  / Carnival Grounds

So Cal Rides – CARNIVAL   Continues

• Corner Hwy 62 & Hilton Rd.
• NOON-10 pm

MONDAY 27    

Grubstake KIDS’ DAY

Sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club  –  56525 Little League Dr, Yucca Valley (760) 365-5437

• 11 am to 2 pm
• Water Games, team & individual games, prizes, Jumpers & more
• Snacks Available for purchase

Little Miss & Mr. Miner Competition

Sponsored by McMillan Institute of the Arts  –  [email protected]

and The First Class Miners, Inc. of Yucca Valley

• Noon – 2 pm  @ the Boys & Girls Club
• Open to boys & girls 4-12 Personality Talent Competition
• Local Celebrity judges
• Trophies, Sash & 1-yr. modeling contract for winners
• Free carnival passes to all who enter
• Entry Forms: YV Chamber of Commerce or Facebook McMillan Institute for the Arts

So Cal Rides – CARNIVAL  Last Day

• Corner Hwy 62 & Hilton Rd.
• NOON-8 pm