Stagecoach 2023: Don't miss Guy Fieri's BBQ, Diplo's dance hall, Cowboy Karaoke and more
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It's time to ditch the flower crown and dust off your cowboy hat. Stagecoach country music festival is upon us.
Besides seeing your favorite country acts this weekend, there will be plenty of other festival activities to enjoy at the Empire Polo Club. We compiled a list that includes BBQ cooking demonstrations from Guy Fieri, a glimpse of the biggest ranch in the country and even the chance to belt out some country tunes at the Cowboy Karaoke area.
Plan your weekend ahead and have a great time, partners.
Vintage country attire shopping at Nikki Lane's Stage Stop Marketplace
If you feel like your Stagecoach outfit is missing one last touch, stop by Nikki Lane's Stage Stop Marketplace to find that missing piece to complete your look. There will be a selection of vintage country attire from the singer's store, High Class Hillbilly, along with other curated collections and vintage-inspired brands. In the area you will also find the Horseshoe Stage, where she hand-picked the setlist of up-and-coming country musicians.
Cowboy Karaoke at The SHEIN Saloon
Feeling inspired to grab the mic yourself? Sing your favorite country jams at The SHEIN Saloon and put on your own headline-worthy show. The clothing brand will have various fashion-forward accessories to add a little sparkle to your outfit. Plenty of photo opportunities can be had in the saloon to show off your glamorous country look. There will even be a mirrored bull to take a photo with and make your Instagram followers gush.
Children's activities at the Half-Pint Hootenanny
Want to take a break and cool off during the festival? The air-conditioned Half-Pint Hootenanny is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located next to the merchandise tent. There will be several children's activities, including crafts and an instrument petting zoo, the latter of which allowing kids to feel like country rockstars themselves.
A peek at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch
The moment you step into this booth, you'll be transported to Park County, Montana, home to TV's most famous cowboy abode: the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Live your "Yellowstone" fantasy and kick back Dutton family style with a cold one. If you make it one of your first festival stops, you might even be early enough to get some free swag — available while supplies last. It will be a cool spot to get shade from the harsh desert sun, and, if you're up for friendly competition, you can challenge some friends to play corn hole.
Snap an Instagram-worthy shot at the Ferris wheel
If you didn't take a photo of the Empire Polo Club Ferris wheel, did you really go to Stagecoach? This iconic attraction is the perfect photo landmark to tell all your friends on social media that you are thriving at the festival this weekend. You can take a selfie, a group photo or just photograph the Ferris wheel itself. Just know that the area gets the busiest around sunset, when everyone's eager to soak up some golden-hour lighting.
Don't miss out on seeing the Compton Cowboys
The Compton Cowboys are a group of 10 Black riders who use horseback riding to influence inner-city youth across Los Angeles County to choose a lifestyle outside of neighborhood gangs. The organization will be on the polo grounds in the marketplace area with horses from their ranch, which is located in one of the few semi-rural areas left in Compton. See them at the festival and learn more about their story.
More: For the Compton Cowboys, Stagecoach is just the beginning of an entertainment industry takeover
Cooking demonstrations at Guy Fieri's Stagecoach Smokehouse
Flavortown is coming to you at Stagecoach. Guy Fieri will host several BBQ cooking demonstrations with festival performers all weekend long. Come hungry as you will be able to grab food from a slew of vendors and various BBQ styles from Tennessee to Georgia. There will be a shaded seating area and full bar to make it the perfect eating location at the festival.
More: Stagecoach 2023: Guy Fieri to return with star-studded Smokehouse cooking demos
Diplo's HonkyTonk Dance Hall
Dance all weekend long at Diplo's HonkyTonk Dance Hall. The American DJ is bringing friends Dillion Francis, Girl Talk and more to play sets at the air-conditioned dance area. Whether you are a line dancing veteran or not, grab your friends and check it out what these artists from other genres show love to country music.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Stagecoach: Don't miss Guy Fieri's BBQ, Diplo's dance hall and more
