Food to Fashion, Palm Desert has It.


If you’re looking for high-class excitement without big city stress, Palm Desert is the perfect place. Our signature events offer the finest in food, art, wine, fashion and more – all in a laid-back environment full of lush resorts and outdoor recreation.

Find out how this charming city filled with Southern California sunshine sets the perfect backdrop for these exciting events.

Fashion Week El Paseo™

Bring out your inner fashionista at Palm Desert’s annual celebration of all things stylish, Fashion Week El Paseo. Presented by the City of Palm Desert each March, this weeklong extravaganza features runway shows from some of the world’s hottest designers, as well as plenty of events and promotions that allow everyone to take part in trendsetting style. Held throughout Palm Desert’s famed shopping district, Fashion Week El Paseo features:

  • Runway shows highlighting upcoming collections
  • Spa Day at the Gardens
  • In-store promotions and presentations
  • Home design events
  • Food, art and entertainment

 Visit the Fashion Week El Paseo website to learn more.

Palm Desert Restaurant Week

Savor the flavor of Palm Desert’s finest restaurants during this weeklong celebration of local cuisine. Held in late October or early November, Palm Desert Restaurant Week features dozens of the city’s finest dining establishments, each offering a special three-course prix fixe menu all week long. With so much to choose from, Palm Desert Restaurant Week is a great way to sample the flavor of Palm Desert.

  • More than three dozen participating restaurants
  • Reduced prices on unique menus
  • Steak, seafood, Italian, French and other choices

Find your new favorite Palm Desert restaurant – visit the Palm Desert Restaurant Week website.