Palm Springs VillageFest

So it’s a Thursday night, you feel like going out to do SOMETHING, but nothing seems right? Who wants to go see another boring movie, or go to the same restaraunt you’ve gone to a hundred times? Its not quite the weekend yet, and you aren’t ready to hit the clubs, so what are you to do? Well, if you live in or around Palm Springs, you are in luck. Every Thursday night, excluding holidays, between 6 and 10 pm, you can find your way to the Palm Springs VillageFest.

Once you arrive in the downtown Palm Springs area, you might wonder where to park. There are many parking garages available in the immediate area as regular parking is scarce downtown, and even scarcer during VillageFest. You might, however, consider using one of the many taxi services in the area to eliminate the parking issue. My recommendations go to V.I.P Express Taxi. The VillageFest is located on Palm Canyon Drive and runs from Baristo Road all the way to Amado Road.

Once you enter the VillageFest area, you will immediately notice the enticing aromas of many different food vendors. A very large variety is available: roasted corn, Indian cuisine, kettle corn, dried fruits, gyros, homemade fudge, and more.

I consider shopping the main event, and if you enjoy bohemian shopping then you will find VillageFest to be a wonderful atmosphere. Even if bohemian is not your style, you will still find many stands quite enjoyable to peruse. The most common stands are candles, incense and burners, natural stones and gems, jewelry, and various forms of art. Keep in mind that several things aside from those listed above are to be found, but may be less common.

Last but not least, while strolling through VillageFest your ears will be filled with sounds of all different sorts. Harmonic nature sounds, tribal drums, live comedians, and live rock and roll bands are not uncommon. There is something to entertain everyone.

I would recommend to anybody planning a stay in the Palm Springs area during a Thursday night, stop and take a look at VillageFest. Even if the idea sounded less than exciting, VillageFest is so diverse that I think you will be pleasantly surprised with what you find once you get there.