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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

Dates
When
February 12 – March 1, 2026Thu–Fri 3 PM – 8 PM; Sat, Sun & Presidents Day Mon 10 AM – 8 PM
Where
Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio, CA, US · Southern California
Admission
Ticketed · 10-day fair
Cadence
Annual · mid-February through early March

Good to know

  • 🅿️ $10 standard, $20 VIP; lots between Dr. Carreon Blvd and Avenue 48.
  • 💡 Don't miss the camel and ostrich races and the nightly Arabian Nights pageant.

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival celebrates the Coachella Valley's signature date crop with date treats, exhibits, and Arabian Nights-themed festivities. Returning for its 78th year in 2026 with the theme "Return to the Oasis," the fair also features carnival rides, a rodeo, monster trucks, camel and ostrich races, and live entertainment at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio.

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