Coachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalThe Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual event held in the desert at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, featuring dozens of performing artists over two days on multiple stages. Independent films and exhibits of contemporary art are also a big part of "Coachella." The music line-up at Coachella is typically alternative rock, rap/hip hop, and electronica. Since its inception in 1999, annual attendence has steadily grown to nearly 100,000 music and art lovers. Camping and reveling in the desert (the Mojave Desert is just north of Indio) is a big part of the Coachella experience.Daytime temperatures can hit 100°F or more. Be sure to pack your sun blocker as there is precious little cloud cover or shade. And take a blanket...the temperature will drop dramatically after sunset. Coachella 2009 will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 17th-19th. For tickets, performers, and more information, visit Coachella.com.
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