California Bank & Trust Returns as Sponsor of Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival

California Bank & Trust (CB&T), a leading bank in California, is again sponsoring two of Coachella Valley’s annual premier events: Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival. By spotlighting Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival, this collaboration amplifies two highly anticipated cultural gatherings—where fashion innovation and culinary artistry take center stage. These events not only showcase local talent and creativity but also foster a vibrant sense of community and celebration throughout the region.

“The Coachella Valley is one of California’s most vibrant destinations, so we’re especially honored to be involved in elevating its signature events—Fashion Week El Paseo and the Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival,” said CB&T’s Executive Vice President, Regional President Steve Stuckey. “We invite everyone to join us and experience the exceptional creativity and innovation these celebrations bring to the region.”

Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo is returning for its 19th year, taking place March 13-18 at The Gardens on El Paseo. Serving as the West Coast’s largest fashion week, this event offers an inspiring, immersive fashion experience and features cocktail receptions, pop-up shops and celebrity meet-and-greets—all while highlighting fashion trends and honoring the industry’s most prominent talent. As presenting sponsor, CB&T is providing an AI-generated photobooth for attendees to create customized images of themselves wearing different fashion styles on the runway. 

Marking its 14th year, the Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival will arrive at the El Paseo shopping district on March 19-22. Produced by Palm Springs Life and regarded as the most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival in the Greater Palm Springs area, the event features a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines and hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs. Through its sponsorship of the event, CB&T will host demonstrations by chefs and distribute branded gifts to attendees. 

“It’s important for CB&T to show that we’re not just a bank, we’re a proud supporter of the community and its events,” added Stuckey. “Sponsoring these Coachella Valley events is just one way we display our commitment to making a positive impact in our community.” 

To learn more about CB&T’s commitment to empowering California’s communities, visit calbanktrust.com. In addition, connect with CB&T on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.