Empire Polo Club offers Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” on select dates in February and March. Admission, tailgating and parking are free on Friday nights. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages to this event.

If you plan to tailgate, be sure to arrive early to get a good spot. Bleacher seating is also available. There is beverage service onsite during the Friday night games.

The entrance for Friday night games is on Ave. 50 between Monroe St. and Madison St.

2018 Friday Night “Polo Under the Lights” Game Schedule

• 5:30 PM Friday, March 9th
• 6:30 PM Friday, March 16^th
• 6:30 PM Friday, March 30^th

Admission and parking are free on Friday nights.  There isn’t any VIP seating on Fridays, so all parking and tailgating are on a first come, first served basis.

• Outside food and beverages are allowed (bring a picnic and tailgate)
• Beverage service is available on the east side of the field
• Bring chairs and blankets
• Tailgating spots are available on a first come, first served basis
• Permanent restrooms are available at the field
• Dogs are welcome on a leash

Stone Temple Pilots to Headline
the 7th Annual Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience on
Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Also Performing: The Psychedelic Furs, She Wants Revenge and More

The 7th Annual Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience returns to Empire Polo Club’s fields on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, presented by Empire Music Ventures. The 2018 line up features grunge headliner Stone Temple Pilots as well as The Psychedelic Furs, She Wants Revenge and more. Passes go on sale Friday, December 15th, 2017 at noon.

The Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience presents fans with an uncommon mix of multi-genre and multigenerational music. In 2018 the festival will showcase a mix of American rock, new wave and alternative rock. RWB producer Alex Haagen, IV says, “Every year we create a line up that offers guests a variety of music ranging from party blues and reggae to classic rock and hip hop. This year we’ve brought together an exceptional blend of genres that brings back sounds of the 80’s, the 90’s and early millennial rock.”

The Rhythm, Wines & Brews Experience offers its audience the complete festival experience with five great live bands, amazing art installations, exceptional craft beer and wine tasting, live cirque performers and on-site camping. A big part of the action is the beer and wine tasting offered by more than 100 craft breweries and wineries. The Craft Brewhouse Bar will be stocked with 24 craft beers on tap. Multiple bar locations will offer refreshing craft cocktails, distinctive wine selections and chill beverages. Beer and wine tasting will be open from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for General Admission (4:00 PM for Elite/VIP Admission).

The food line up at the Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience includes fare from a variety of choice restaurants. Festival favorites include delectable ramen, savory tacos, juicy burgers, tasty pizza, classic barbecue and much more.

New for 2018 will be the secluded Tiki Rum Bar, where festivalgoers will sip island-style cocktails served up by resident mixologist Nelson Amaya. The Tiki Rum Bar can be found tucked away in a lush, tropical garden flanked by an enchanting lagoon complete with fountains and whimsical statuary.

Tickets & Event Information
Tickets to the 2018 Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience can be purchased
online at www.RWBEXP.com starting December 15th, 2017.

Event Information
• Date: Saturday, March 3rd, 2018
• Time: 5:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight (VIP ticket holders can enter at 4:00 PM)
• Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA 92201
• General Admission Tickets (show only): $80 per person
• General Admission Tickets (including beer/wine tasting): $99 per person
• VIP Admission Tickets: $170 per person
• Elite Admission Tickets: $325
• Food will be available for purchase
• A large selection of breweries and wineries will offer tastings
• Wine and beer tasting from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(VIP Tasting 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Main Stage and headline performances from 7:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight PM

General Admission includes:
• Entrance to the RWB Experience 5:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
• Unlimited tastes of beer or wine 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Souvenir tasting glass
• Free parking

VIP Pass includes:*
• Entrance to the RWB Experience 4:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
• Unlimited tastings of beer or wine 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Access to VIP Tasting Lounge 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Access to the VIP Lounge and Bar
• Access to the VIP Viewing area at Main Stage
• Souvenir tasting glass
• VIP parking
• Invitation to Friday night Bottle Share and Kick-off Party

*VIP Admission includes access to VIP tasting area with specialty wine and beer selections not offered in the general tasting area. VIP admission also includes access to a second VIP Lounge with a full bar adjacent to the main stage.

Elite Pass includes:**
• Entrance to the RWB Experience 4:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
• Unlimited tastings of beer or wine 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Access to VIP Tasting Lounge 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Access to the VIP Lounge and Bar
• Access to the Elite Lounge and Bar with a hosted Vodka Bar 7 PM – Close
• Access to the VIP Viewing area at Main Stage
• Souvenir tasting glass
• VIP parking
• Invitation to Friday night Bottle Share and Kick-off Party

**ELITE Admission includes access to VIP tasting area with specialty wine and beer selections not offered in the general tasting area. ELITE admission also includes access to a second VIP Lounge with a full bar adjacent to the main stage. Access to the ELITE BAR & LOUNGE is exclusive to ELITE ticket holders only. This bar opens at 7 PM and is a hosted vodka bar adjacent to the main stage.

RWBE Schedule

Gates Open
4:00 PM VIP & Elite Admission
5:00 PM General Admission

Wine & Beer Tasting
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tasting Garden Stage 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Two live bands will perform on the Tasting Garden Stage. The line-up for the Tasting Garden Stage is coming soon.

Main Stage 7:00 PM – Close
She Wants Revenge
The Psychedelic Furs
Stone Temple Pilots

VIP Bottle Share & Kick-off Party
On Friday, March 2nd, the Rhythm, Wine & Brews Experience will host the VIP Bottle Share and Kick-off Party. This event is exclusively for VIP ticket holders, vendors, campers and media.

VIP guests each bring a bottle of a unique craft beer to share with the other VIP guests. It’s a great opportunity to meet people and discover new craft beers while enjoying live music. For more details about the VIP Bottle Share & Kick-off Party, visit www.rwbexp.com.

RV & Tent Camping
Onsite RV and tent camping will be available. Fees include two days of camping: Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd. Visit www.rwbexp.com for more details about camping on-site.

Buy one night and get the second night FREE.

• 10’ x 30’ Tent Campsites are $50
• 15’ x 50’ RV Campsites are $150

Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online at www.RWBEXP.com. Tickets can also be
purchased at the gate on the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free.
Ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older and show a valid ID to taste
beer and wine.

Directions to the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience at Empire Polo Club:
From I-10 take the Monroe St. exit and head south on Monroe St. Follow the
parking signs between Ave. 50 and 51 lots along Monroe St.

Event Location
Empire Polo Club
81-800 Ave. 51
Indio, CA 92201

Contact Information
info@rwbexp.com
www.rwbexp.com

About Empire Music Ventures and Empire Polo Club Events
Empire Music Ventures, owned by Alex Haagen IV, is located in Indio, CA and produces concerts and festivals. These events include the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience, Desert Oasis Music Festival, and numerous concerts held at the Date Shed and other venues.

Sunday Polo Dec. 31^st, 2017 – April 1^st, 2018

Empire Polo Club is pleased to announce their 2018 Polo Season schedule, which begins Sunday, December 31^st and continues through April 1^st, 2018. Sunday Polo kicks off on with a soft opening on Sunday, December 31^st with two featured matches, one at 12:00 noon and the second at 2:00 p.m. The official “Opening Day & Hat Day” at Empire Polo Club is scheduled for Sunday, January 7^th, 2018.

What’s New This Season?

Spectators will enjoy upgraded and expanded VIP seating this season. Decorative stone has been installed on the terraces along with additional shaded seating areas. The lunch menu has been updated and will offer a variety of savory selections.

On Sunday, Dec. 31^st, the “soft opening” of Sunday Polo launches the 2018 Season with a champagne brunch in the VIP area. Bottomless mimosas and a robust buffet will be offered, featuring an omelet station, a carving station, a variety of fresh seasonal salads and desserts. Reservations are required for New Year’s Eve Brunch. Contact 760-393-7298 to make a brunch reservation.

Sunday Polo

Sunday Polo games are scheduled every week from December 31^st through April 1^st, 2018. Sunday Polo games are at 12 noon and 2 p.m. The polo club will be closed on Sunday, January 14^th and again on Sunday, March 4^th.
General Admission is FREE with a $20 parking fee for all Sunday afternoon polo games. Tailgaters are welcome; space along the sidelines is available on a first come, first served basis.   Bleacher seating is also available in the General Admission area. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages into the General Admission area. Food and beverage service is also available for purchase.

VIP Admission is $30 per person and includes parking, VIP seating and a complimentary Champagne Divot Stomp. The VIP seating area is located in front of the Olympic-peaked tents on the west side of the main polo field and offers field-side covered seating.

Spectators can also watch Sunday football games while enjoying polo at the VIP Sports Lounge and Bar, located adjacent to the VIP seating area. The Sports Lounge offers viewers three flat screens featuring Sunday football games and other popular sports.

Reservations for VIP seating are highly recommended. Food and beverage service is available onsite during Sunday matches. For VIP reservations or group rates please call 760-393-7298 or email tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com. No outside food or beverages are allowed in the VIP area.

The entrance for Sunday games is on Ave. 50 between Monroe St. and Madison St.

Friday Night Polo

Empire Polo Club offers Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” on select dates in February and March. Admission, tailgating and parking are free on Friday nights. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages to this event.

If you plan to tailgate, be sure to arrive early to get a good spot. Bleacher seating is also available. There is beverage service onsite during the Friday night games.

The entrance for Friday night games is on Ave. 50 between Monroe St. and Madison St.

2018 Friday Night “Polo Under the Lights” Game Schedule

• 5:30 PM Friday, February 9^th
• 6:30 PM Friday, March 16^th
• 6:30 PM Friday, March 30^th

Admission and parking are free on Friday nights.  There isn’t any VIP seating on Fridays, so all parking and tailgating are on a first come, first served basis.

• Outside food and beverages are allowed (bring a picnic and tailgate)
• Beverage service is available on the east side of the field
• Bring chairs and blankets
• Tailgating spots are available on a first come, first served basis
• Permanent restrooms are available at the field
• Dogs are welcome on a leash

General Information

What to Wear? This is the one of the most frequently asked questions by spectators. We suggest “hats and flats,” as heels sink in the grass and the sun is always shining here in the desert. Polo is a casual affair at Empire Polo Club, so please wear whatever you feel comfortable in. You will see spectators wearing everything from shorts, jeans and flip-flops to sundresses, khakis and button-down shirts. If you plan to attend a Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” game, dress warmly.

Why Watch Polo?

It’s a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon. Imagine sitting field-side, overlooking a series of immaculate polo fields surrounded by majestic mountains in the distance, while watching one of the fastest team sports on earth.

Polo is never boring. Eight players travel at speeds up to 30 miles per hour while riding-off other players, hooking their opponent’s mallets and hitting the ball at full speed. It’s a great spectator sport and general admission is FREE. You can’t beat that!

Directions
The entrance for polo games is on Ave. 50 between Madison St. and Monroe St.

Polo Entrance
From Interstate 10 take the Monroe St. exit.  Head south on Monroe St.  Take a right on Ave. 50 and you will see the Empire entrance gates on the left side of the road.   Use the middle gate for tailgating access and General Admission parking.  If you are a cabana holder, have VIP reservations for a table or if you are part of a group with reservations, use the third gate to access the VIP parking area.

For Friday night games use the middle gate on Ave. 50 to access tailgating on both sides of Field 3. There are no VIP seats for Friday night games.

About Empire Polo Club
Established in 1987, Empire Polo Club is one of the largest and most beautiful polo clubs in the country. Empire Polo Club’s facilities include 12 polo fields, stabling for more than 500 horses and an indoor arena and polo school. Empire hosts polo tournaments for all levels of play.

About Polo
Empire Polo Club is a world-class, international polo club. Players from Canada, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, Germany, England and other countries travel to the desert to play polo at Empire Polo Club. Players’ ages range from young up-and-comers in their early teens to practiced seniors in their sixties.

Polo is a pro-am sport and co-ed. Men and women compete together on teams that are handicapped by the total sum of its players’ handicaps. Each player has a handicap, similar to golf. Handicaps range from -2 to 10, with 10 being the best in the world. Teams compete in tournaments that are categorized by handicap level.

Empire Polo Club Contact Information

Empire Polo Club
81-800 Ave. 51, Indio, CA 92201

www.EmpirePolo.com

VIP & Group Reservations
760-393-7298

Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival Set to Host 368 Teams
Annual Tournament Celebrates 11 years in the Valley; Attracts Record 20,000+

Synapse Sports is thrilled to host the 11^th Annual Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival Jan. 13-14, 2018 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. A record 368 boys’ and girls’ teams – comprised of middle and high school players – are slated to compete on 60 fields in the 2018 event sponsored by Gatorade. “We knew when we started Sand Storm in 2008 that it had tremendous potential. A warm weather location, state-of-the-art facility, top-notch competition and detailed organization are the ingredients for success,” said Cathy Samaras, found and CEO of Synapse Sports. “Sand Storm lived up to its potential and exceeded expectations since the beginning. Now it has become a destination event for club teams throughout the country as the premier winter tournament.”

Sand Storm began as a girls’ club tournament geared primarily towards clubs from Western States. It has since expanded its reach and now includes a significant number of teams from the Midwest, East Coast and Canada. The boys’ component was added in 2011 and it has grown exponentially under the guidance of Boys Director Michael Watson, US Lacrosse Hall of Fame recipient and former UVA 4-time All American. “It’s a testament to the overall quality of the event. Every team that participates each year has a great experience and it has spread by word of mouth that Sand Storm is a top-notch tournament in terms of a spectacular venue, precise management and strong competition,” Watson said. “A weekend in Palm Springs is very appealing to the out-of-town teams. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how the boys program has progressed.”

Each year at Sand Storm a cut-a-thon is held in support of Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to children suffering from long term medical hair loss. Stylists from local salon partner D&G Hair Stories in Palm Desert will be onsite on Saturday January 13^th from 11 AM – 3 PM conducting cuts in the LAX MALL vending area maintained in the Medjool Lake Tent. Anyone can come donate hair or check out a game – free admission and parking!

Sand Storm enjoys tremendous local support from the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Valley’s local business community, including over 30 Host Hotel partners.

For more information about the 2018 Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival visit the event website: www.sandstormlacrosse.com

SYNAPSE SPORTS – Synapse Sports is the premier provider of lacrosse playing opportunities and recruiting events in the U.S. Founder and CEO Cathy Samaras has been a trailblazer in the sport of lacrosse, working tirelessly for over 25 years to promote the growth and development of the game – from grassroots to global.  To learn more about the exciting events organized by the company visit www.synapsesports.com.

Sponsored by Sofia

On Sunday, Dec. 31st, the “soft opening” of Sunday Polo launches the 2018 Season with a champagne brunch in the VIP area. Bottomless Sofia mimosas and a robust buffet will be offered, featuring an omelet station, a carving station, a variety of fresh seasonal salads and desserts.

Reservations are required for New Year’s Eve Brunch. Contact 760-393-7298 to make a brunch reservation or email tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com.