January 14th , 2012 General Meeting @ Stovepipe Wells, CA March 10 th, 2012 General Meeting @ Ridgecrest, CA View Calendar Read our Blog or view Photos by clicking below:       site map ~ 63rd Annual ~ NOVEMBER 7th-11th, 2012 During the Park's most attended special event thousands of participants come to celebrate the spirit of the 1849 gold rush wagon trains that crossed Death Valley. This five day event includes old-time and western-style music, an Invitational Western Art Show, craft shows, golf and horseshoe tournaments, a pioneer costume contest, 4X4 tours, wagon train and horse parades, community breakfasts and much more.