Stagecoach
California's Premier Country Music Festival - Empire Polo Club - Indio, California
Event Info
Just For Families
A Special Place for the Young’Uns that Celebrates
Western Life
Games & Crafts Music & Dancing

Open Friday-Sunday 12PM-6PM
Kids 10 & under attend FREE and camp for free too!!

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES ON THE PICKIN' PORCH
Cherish Lee
Cherish LeeNo stranger to the lime light, this country-rock artist has been raised in the entertainment business. Her mother, Charlene Tilton, played the role of Lucy Ewing on the hit TV series "Dallas" and her father, Country Music Hall of Fame artist Johnny Lee, became an overnight sensation with his hit song "Lookin' for Love" from the 80's film "Urban Cowboy." Cherish Lee, a native of California, is now happy to be home. She spent the last 8 months in Missouri with her band CHARLIE, where they built up a big following playing rock shows. Cherish is writing and recording a solo country-rock album at Flying Pig Productions in Orange County.
The Blacksmith Boys
Music and Blacksmith Demos!This four-piece band of blacksmiths plays bluegrass, crabgrass and old time family music. The boys welcome audience participation so whether you are young or old, talented or just plain enthusiastic --everybody’s guaranteed to have a good time! In addition to watching the music you won’t want to miss the group’s demonstration of the art of blacksmithing right off the back of their 1932 Ford Truck. This living history exhibit is educational and fun for all ages.
John Penn & Friends
Music and Music-Instrument Workshops!John Penn has shared the stage with personal friends and fellow artists such as Emmy Lou Harris, Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark. He’s been writing and performing his unrivaled style of music for years in the Southern California area and his newest CD "Hangtown Fry" was released in February. John will be joined on stage by Sandii Castleberry, another noted local artist. And, kids won’t want to miss an opportunity to discover instruments first-hand at John & Sandii’s Musical Barn. www.johnmalcolmpenn.com
World Champion Western Arts Showman
Johnny HotshotDon’t miss this Armed & Hilarious performer -- trick gunplay, whip cracking and roping with a wit as fast as his draw. He has been called The Crowd Rustler as he travels the globe with his one man Wild West Show.See how the West should’ve been.
WESTERN DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS
by the All-Star California Cloggers
A Stagecoach Festival favorite!
This family based performance group ranging in age from 5-50, have been
exciting crowds with their high-energy percussive dance for over 14
years throughout the Western US. Directed by Brian Bon, this amazingly
talented and fun group has performed at 100's of events. Crowds of all
ages will enjoy their contemporary and traditional clogging show."
www.brianbon.com/bonfamilycloggers
SET TIMES

WIN PRIZES!!!
BABY TAYLOR GUITARS
A WEEK AT RAWHIDE RANCH CAMP
Calico Ghost Town Prize Packages
CDs of music just for the kids
Family-friendly activities for all ages:
* Gold-panning and Indian Crafts by the Julian Mining Company* Leather Crafting & Jewelry Making by Vintage Leather Works
* Blacksmith Workshops by the Blacksmith Boys
* John & Sandii's Music Barn
* Professor Tinker’s Magical Medicine Show
* Western Games and Competitions
* Rawhide Games with the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council
* Challenging Fun with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America Don't Miss:
* Lil' WRANGLER WESTERN DRESS-UP PARADE at 4:30 pm (SAT and SUN)
DRESS UP TO WIN PRIZES!!
Baby Taylor Guitars * Free Week at Rawhide Ranch Camp * Calico Ghost Town Prize Packages * CD packages
ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAYS
Don't miss taking a photo with some of the antique farm tractors around the festival. The Topa Topa Flywheelers are a tractor and engine club dedicated to the preservation and displaying of antique farm equipment. Their primary function is education.Everything you need to know about bringing kids to stagecoach
Take a Photo on Henny-Penny Hootenanny!

FREE TAG-A-KID SERVICE
Lost little ones are no fun! Mosey on over to the Half-Pint Hootenanny and we'll collect your info and place a wristband on the kids If you are separated, we can help round ‘em up. Found children are herded back to the Half-Pint Hootenanny (until 6pm). After that, we cuff ‘em (not really!) and head ‘em up to the Hoosegow (the Police Station on site).
Big crowds can be like a giant round-up to kids -- to avoid separating from them, give your kids the same advice you would if you were anywhere else: don't go off with strangers or anyone without telling you first. If they get lost, have them ask for help from a policeman, a security steward, any festival staff with a radio, or another adult with children.

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST:
* photo (in case they get lost)
* Change of clothes - or two or three
* Warm blankets - it really does get very cold at night
* Strollers?
* Wet wipes or anti-bacterial hand gels - those darn animals get mighty stinky
* Cowboy hats and suncreen - so there won't be any sun-scream
* Picnic blankets are great for napping
* Flashlight - helps to find mom in the dark
* Extra diapers