The Town of Yucca Valley celebrates its heritage Memorial Day weekend with a four-day celebration. The weekend kicks off Friday with a rodeo and carnival, and continues with events all weekend long. While there is no parade this year due to road construction, managing editor Tami Roleff says there are plenty of events to keep the whole family entertained…
The Grubstake Days golf tournament, rodeo, and carnival kick off the weekend celebrations Friday. Saturday, the activities start early with a county firemen’s pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge. The Pony Express rides into Pioneertown with the mail at noon. Also on Saturday, there will be a tug o’ war contest, beard contest, and horseshoes tournament at the carnival grounds at Highway 62 and Hilton Avenue. And don’t forget the rodeo Saturday night. On Sunday, there’s the 10K/5K run-2K walk, starting at 7 a.m. at Yucca Valley High School, and the tug o’ war finals at the carnival grounds. Monday is Kids’ Day with games and prizes at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Little League Drive, and the Little Miss and Mister Miner competition, also at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. See below for the complete schedule.
FRIDAY MAY 24
CHAMBER CHALLENGE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tournament Hosts Pacific Western Bank and Rarick Financial
- Hawks Landing Golf Course 55100 Martinez Trail, Yucca Valley 760-365-0033
- 8 am Shotgun start
- Register on line www.yuccavalley.org or call 760-365-6323
GRUBSTAKE RODEO
Sponsored by the National Police Rodeo Association co-sanctioned with The Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo
So Cal Rides – CARNIVAL OPENING DAY
- Corner of 29 Palms Hwy & Hilton Rd.
- 5-10 pm
- Tickets @ Chamber of Commerce in the California Welcome Center
- 56711 29 Palms Hwy or carnival grounds
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 / 1st place$300 / 2nd 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 / 1st place $200 / 2nd 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 28th 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
