“We did the camping on a much smaller scale last year as an experiment and it was successful.
“The tribe had this land for almost 10 years sitting dormant,” said Ezekiel Bonillas, director of economic development for the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Tribal officials broke ground on the space on Tuesday, Jan. The transformation will include campgrounds, RV spaces and a pop-up hotel - including a pop-up pool - for people looking for accommodations during both weekends of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the weekend of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Hotels near Spotlight 29 Casino Hotels near Augustine Casino Hotels near Dateland Park Hotels near Coachella City Hall Hotels near Shady lane Park. In April, five acres of the giant lot will transform into Village 29. The vision for the 47-acre property includes outdoor concerts, car shows, various festivals, farmers markets, soccer fields and temporary lodging for the Coachella Valley’s biggest music festivals. Dining options include JEM Steakhouse for a fine dining experience, La Suerte for Mexican cuisine, and the popular Capitata Buffet. Multiple Southern California casinos have expansions underway to include larger footprints, hotel towers, pools and event spaces and Spotlight 29 Casino is jumping in on the growth trend in a less traditional way.Īdjacent to the casino on tribal land in the Coachella area is a large dirt field that the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians will transform into a permanent space, Coachella Crossroads, that will be utilized for temporary events. The casino boasts over 1,600 slot machines, 39 table games, and a dedicated poker room with daily tournaments.
