Riverside County Fair and National Date Fest
February 12- March 1, Thursdays to Sundays and President’s Day
The enticing smell of cinnamon rolls. The infectious sound of laughter. The sweet taste of a date shake. It’s all here, just as you remember it! Welcome to our desert oasis at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, California. Originating as a festival to celebrate the end of the annual date harvest, the annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival welcomes over 250,000 guests each February.
The Riverside County Fair and Date Fest offers attendees an amazing fun choice of midway rides, arena shows, live music, and attractions including Monster Trucks, a Demolition Derby, PRCA Rodeo, Pig Races, Dog Performances, Petting Zoo, Magic Shows, and of course all sorts of date dishes, deep fried fair food, snacks, and drinks!
This year’s Fair and National Date Fest will have all kinds of date drinks and delicious food favorites, amazing date-infused food and treats (date corn dogs, date al pastor tacos), livestock displays, carnival rides, and more!
The Riverside Fairgrounds is located at 46350 Arabia St., Indio CA 92201. Call 760-863-8247. To purchase tickets online and more info, visit www.datefest.org
