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Portions of proceeds for the Palm Springs WestFest benefitted the following charities in 2010:
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs
450 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, · CA 92262
Website
Mizell Senior Center
480 S Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262-7641
760-323-5689
Website
The Pinnacle Fund
980 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 202
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-416-6118
Website
Ticket sales partners:
United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire
35-325 Date Palm Drive Suite 139
Cathedral City , CA 92234
Phone: 760-321-8184
Website
Morongo Basin Horsemen's Association
PO Box 487
Yucca Valley, CA 92286
Phone: 760-464-3921
Website
Palm Springs Youth Baseball League
3965 Mesquite Ave
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-880-1272
Palm Springs High School Athletic Boosters
460 S Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-408-2225
Frank Bogert Rodeo, Wild WestFest Projected to Provide Strong Economic Impact in Community
When the last piece of straw is swept up from the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo and the Palm Springs Wild WestFest presented by the Spa Resort Casino, more than just fond memories of the family fun and excitement will remain. The event is projected to be a strong economic driver for Palm Springs and the Valley in the form of TOT, sales tax revenue and funds raised by local charities.
“We are pleased to provide a memorable tribute to the Cowboy Mayor and a real Western experience for residents and visitors,” explained Christopher Burkhardt, CEO of Spur of the Moment Productions, “but we’re also proud to be providing some real revenue to the city and its merchants, as well as the myriad of regional and local charities which will be involved in the event.” Burkhardt is joined by Palm Springs resident William Beck, who serves as President of the Palm Springs Wild WestFest.
The Wild West returns to Palm Springs March 12 - 14, 2010 at Caballeros Field, adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center. Benefiting charities include Pegasus Riding Academy, Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, Mizell Senior Center and Pinnacle Fund, the foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District. In addition, several activities are directly benefiting additional charities including the Cowboy Ball and Dance Hall on Friday night, with proceeds to the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue organization. The Palm Springs Youth League will be the beneficiary of the Cowboy Carnival which includes pony rides, staged Old West gunfights, Ferris wheel and other kid-friendly rides and activities taking place all three days. Several local non-profits are assisting in selling rodeo tickets, which are $20 adult and $10 child 12 and under, with portions of ticket proceeds benefiting groups such as the
PSHS Athletic Boosters, United Cerebral Palsy and Morongo Basin Horsemen's Association.
“It’s great that this Spur group is so focused on being part of the community and getting involved with local non-profits,” added Michael Volpone, Palm Springs Mounted Police Lieutenant. “In these times especially, charities need all the support and exposure they can get to continue to provide vitally needed programs and services which benefit all of us.”
Entry to the Palm Springs Wild WestFest presented by the Spa Resort Casino is free with the exception of the Frank Bogert Memorial Rodeo, a PRCA-sanctioned event being spearheaded by renowned rodeo producer Cotton Rosser, which also features a Mutton Bustin’ — young daredevils riding sheep to the buzzer.
Activities in the area outside the Rodeo include a Taste of the West, Americana Collectibles and Western merchandise, sponsor displays, Western lifestyle vendors, a Chili Cook-off and BBQ competition, cultural areas, Margarita’s Cantina and a continuous live music festival throughout the three-day weekend. A Palm Springs Rodeo Queen will also be selected to help preside over the festivities.
More than 350 rooms have already been blocked at area hotels in anticipation of the many guests who will be traveling from outside the area to the event. National advertising and inclusion in stories and calendars in regional and national magazines is already helping entice visitors to participate. Tickets are on sale now at www.palmspringswestfest.com and at downtown Palm Springs’ Pony Express, along with more detailed information about the event and
volunteer opportunities.
In addition to the Spa Resort Casino, sponsors include Palm Springs Life, American Cowboy Magazine, Western Shooting Horse and Cowboys and Indians magazine. For information or questions regarding sponsorship and charitable opportunities, please contact Christopher Burkhardt at (714) 434-2579, or
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