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Riverside County Fair National Date Festival Indio

Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Indio

Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Indio

It’s a Fair and it’s a Festival featuring more than 7,000 exhibits and competitions this year at the Riverside County Fair National Date Festival in Indio.  Opening ceremonies include Blessing of the Dates and a Salute to America.  Watch Camel and Ostrich Races, Enjoy a variety of Food and Drinks, Thrilling Rides, Bright Lights and Live Music and new this year, the Robosaurus, the world’s largest Transformer.

One of the many great family events in the desert and close to Paradiso and Sonora Wells in Indio, two of the most popular gated communities in the desert featuring newer single family homes  with up to 6 bedrooms, wandering pathways, park with Jungle Gym and Swings for the kids

FAIR Special Events INDIO

Friday, February 17

Saturday, February 18

Sunday, February 19

  • Hedrick’s Camel & Ostrich Races at 11am – Grandstand Arena Indio
  • Cooking with Dates at 1:30pm – Taj Mahal
  • Monster Trucks, Junior Outlaw Sprints & Mini Dwarfs Racing at 3:00pm & 5:00pm – Grandstand Arena
  • Voz de Mando at 7:30pm – Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion

Monday, February 20

Tuesday, February 21 thru Thursday, February 23

MID-WEEK ENTERTAINMENT AT THE MAGIC CARPET STAGE…

  • The Mighty Del Tones – February 21st at 2pm & 4:30pm – Magic Carpet Stage Indio
  • Smooth Sounds of Santana – February 22nd at 2pm & 4:30pm – Magic Carpet Stage
  • Southbound & Company “Buddy Holly Review” – February 23rd at 2pm & 4:30pm – Magic Carpet Stage
  • Hedrick’s Camel & Ostrich Races at 3:00pm – Grandstand Arena

Friday, February 24

Saturday, February 25

  • Livestock Auction at 10:00am – Livestock Pavilion
  • Hedrick’s Camel & Ostrich Races at 11am – Grandstand Arena
  • Monster Trucks, Junior Outlaw Springs & Mini Dwarfs Racing at 3pm & 5pm – Grandstand Arena
  • Dragster Test Tractor Pull Demo at 4:00pm – Grandstand Arena
  • War at 7:30pm – Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion

Sunday, February 26

Daily Entertainment Catch great acts all over the Fair grounds!