Pioneertown was built as a movie set for
western movies of Gene
Autry, and others. The movie set was to provide
a place for the actors to live, and have their house used as part of a
movie set. Some of the original investors in the town were Roy
Rogers, who also built the Pioneer Bowl, Sons of the Pioneers, which the
town was named after.
Pioneertown is about 130 miles east of Hollywood. Take
Interstate 10 about 100 miles to Highway 62 (29 Palms Highway - Joshua
Tree National Park). About 25 miles NE on Highway 62 to Yucca Valley. Look
for the sign; 'Pioneer Town'. Then left (north) on Pioneertown Road (about
5 miles). First, you'll see the sign; 'Pioneertown
1946', then look for Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace or The
Pioneer Bowl.
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Pony Express Days - May
Grubstakes Days - May
Wild West Encampment - May
Founders Days - September
OLD WEST REENACTMENTS / GUNFIGHTS
April - October
The Pioneertown
Posse Saturdays @ 1pm
Gunfighters
For Hire
Sundays @ 2:30pm
