2010 Grubstake Days events
Town Announces Grubstakes Beard Contest
The Town of Yucca Valley’s recreation staff has made plans to put local whiskers on display and re-instate the traditional Beard Contest as part of this year’s Grubstake Days celebration. The contest will feature several categories in both Division A (New Beards) and Division B (Existing Beards). Judging will take place at the Grubstakes Community Fair on Saturday, May 29, 2010.
Contestants wishing to compete in the new beard division must appear clean-shaven during office hours at the Community Services Office of the Yucca Valley Community Center on Monday, March 1st for registration, verification and entry photos. At the end of the three-month growing period, competitors' beards will be judged and awards presented according to various categories including best overall beard, longest beard, thickest beard, best groomed, most original, best mustache, and best effort. Similar criteria will be used for judging the existing beard category.
To learn more about the contest, contact Maureen Randall at the Community Services Office, 760.369.7211.
Yucca Valley, California Celebrates 60 Years with Grubstake Days in May
For 60 years the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce has sponsored a community celebration called Grubstake Days. The first official Grubstake Days was held on April 6-8, 1951. J.P. Hall, publisher of the California Mining Journal and a Yucca Valley property owner made arrangements with the California Mining Council to hold its annual meeting here. The Chamber of Commerce went into action and started a town celebration, which would be held in honor of the California Mining Council and the visiting miners. The Chamber also wanted to give recognition to the early mining background of the Morongo Basin. Call (760) 365-6323 or go to our webpage www.yuccavalley.org for more information.
Pony Express Ride - (760) 366-2788
Step back in time and watch the mail being delivered on horseback. This reenactment of the historical mail delivery starts in Palm Springs ends in picturesque Pioneertown on May 15, 2010. The riders from the Morongo Basin Horsemen’s Association carry the mail provided by the community and deliver it into the hands of the Pioneertown Postmaster
Grubstake Days Parade- May 29, 2010, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce (760) 365-6323.
Everyone loves a parade! Residents of Yucca Valley and the Morongo Basin are no exception, as on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend people line the streets to watch their friends and neighbors march down Highway 62 during the annual Grubstake Days Parade. Deadline to get your entry in is Friday, May 7.
Sprint of Yucca Valley presents the text messaging contest at Grubstake Days!!! May 29, 1010, Sign up at the Sprint store in Yucca Valley, located at 58080 29 Palms Hwy Ste. C between the Stater Bros. and Dollar Tree. Cash prize to the winner!!! All ages welcome. We invite all contenders to bring their phones, standard and full keyboards to compete. Proceeds will go to the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. So come into the Sprint store to get official rules and sign up today.
Grubstake Days Home, Garden and Craft Show – May 29, 2010
Join Yucca Valley Chamber members and crafters for the Home, Garden and Craft Show from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center for the Grubstake Days Home, Garden and Craft Show as part of the Grubstake Days festivities. Space is still available, so call the Chamber office for (760) 365-6323 for details.
Grubstake Days Community Fair – Hi-Desert Star – (760) 365-3315
Following the parade come join the Basinwide Foundation, Hi-Desert Star, Z107.7 Radio and Town of Yucca Valley for some old-fashioned family fun at the Grubstake Days Community Fair. Non-Profit organizations from throughout the Morongo Basin set up booths with games, food, music, and fun for the entire family. The Fair starts at 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center.
Grubstake 2K 5K 10K Run - Join the Town of Yucca Valley for the 20th Annual Grubstake Days Run at Yucca Valley High School, 7600 Sage Ave. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Call (760) 369-7211 for details.
Morongo Basin Horsemen's Association Grubstake Days Gymkhana May 22 at 10:00. Come and check out all their fun events. Come and see or even participate in their horse events. There will be food, prizes, raffles. It's a great day of family fun and excitement. They will also be having a rummage sale with everything from horse tack to family treasures. For more information please contact: Cydney Baudouine @ 760-364-2752 or Kelly Verret @ 760-366-2788. Please visit their website at http://mbha.us.
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