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Indio, California

Located in Riverside County, California, Indio was established in 1876. The Coachella Valley Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club is one of the world's most famous music festivals. Indio is below sea level and is the 'City of Festivals.'.
Founded 1876 | Population 96,700 | Peak 96,700 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Indio, California

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1876Railroad Stop: Southern Pacific stop in Coachella Valley.
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1921Date Capital: Date palm industry makes Indio 'City of Festivals.'.
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1999Coachella Festival: Coachella music festival begins at Empire Polo Club.
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2023Coachella/Stagecoach: Festivals draw 250K+ annually.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1876 Transport
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1921 Business
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1999 Culture
Coachella Festival
2023 Culture
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Did You Know?

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The Coachella Valley Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club is one of the world's most famous music festivals.
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Indio is below sea level and is the 'City of Festivals.'.
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The Coachella Valley produces 90% of U.S. dates.
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Indio is located in Riverside County, California.
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Indio was founded in 1876.
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