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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

In the heart of the Coachella Valley, events occur on the fairgrounds year-round, ranging from multi-day festivals to private events.
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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino — Visit California's Sweet Spot in 2027 with Arabian Nights vibes, mid-century style, and 40+ date-inspired treats! The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is located in Indio, California; an oasis situated in the vast California desert, approximately 130 miles east from Los Angeles. The annual Fai

r started as a festival to celebrate the end of the annual date harvest in the desert region; the major commercial date-producing area in the western hemisphere.

09/03/2026

Calling all school performing arts groups!

We’re continuing the tradition of the annual Date Pageant into 2027 with the Arabian Nights Showcase, and your school group can take the stage!

Dance, theater, music, storytelling, or a combination of them all. We want to see your take on the tales from 1,001 Nights.

One group will be selected to perform on the City of Indio Celebration Stage during closing weekend of the 2027 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino...and receive a $10,000 grant for their performing arts program!

Video auditions are due December 4, 2026.

If you know a Riverside County school theater, dance, music or performing arts program that would be perfect for this, please share!

Apply now at: https://www.datefest.org/p/riverside-county-fair/make-magic/date-pageant

07/30/2026

Something a little different is coming to the Fairgrounds.

The Gothic Market is here on Saturday, August 8, with artists, vendors, oddities, vintage finds, crystals, candles, dark art, clothing, jewelry, tarot, and plenty more to explore.

Whether you're into gothic culture, horror, Halloween, or just love finding unique things you won't see anywhere else, it's worth checking out.

🖤 Gothic or formal attire is encouraged, but wear whatever makes you comfortable.

📍 Riverside County Fairgrounds – Taj Mahal Building
🗓 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕛 Noon–5:00 PM

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-gothic-market-aug-8-2026-riverside-county-fair-ca

07/24/2026

Vendor Applications Are Now Open! 🎡

Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

We're looking for food vendors, commercial exhibitors, artisan businesses, and specialty vendors to join us at next year's Fair & Date Fest.

If you'd like to be considered, submit your application today.

Apply here:
https://www.datefest.org/p/riverside-county-fair/make-magic/vend-your-wares

07/23/2026

Únase al **Congreso Mariano 2026** este **sábado 25 de julio** a partir de las **8:00 a.m.** en el edificio **Fullenwider** del recinto ferial de Indio.

Disfrute de un día de fe, oración y renovación espiritual con **Santa Misa de Sanación, Hora Santa, confesiones, predicaciones, música en vivo y invitados especiales**.

**Entrada y comida gratis.** Todos son bienvenidos.

Para registrarse o recibir más información, comuníquese con cualquiera de los números que aparecen en el volante.

¡Los esperamos para compartir un día lleno de esperanza y bendiciones!

07/09/2026

Chef Daniel is in The White Lizard kitchen all weekend with three unique dining experiences:

Saturday Brunch
Saturday, July 11 • 10 AM–1 PM

The Curious Table
Saturday, July 11 • 5 PM–7 PM

Sunday Brunch
Sunday, July 12 • 10 AM–1 PM

📍 46350 Arabia Street, Indio
Reserve your table at thewhitelizard.com/upcoming

We'll see you this weekend!

07/07/2026

This Thursday, July 9th at the White Lizard, join Charmed Spirits for Mixology and Mezze Night!

A fun evening of learning how to craft 2 signature cocktails while enjoying a desert Mediterranean mezze. (gifts to take home) $55 per person.

More information here: https://thewhitelizard.com/upcoming

06/26/2026

Today is the day for the Chefs on Fire 2 experience at the White Lizard!

2 years ago we had 5 local top chefs for the very 1st Chefs On Fire hosted at Daniels Table. And now, 2 years later The White Lizard is back with Chefs On Fire 2 and a new line up including Chef Isaias from Jackalope Ranch, Chef Corinne from Tasteful Soul, and Chef Sharmaine and her vast motion picture catering and fine dining background.
We are coming together for your cooking pleasure and entertainment. We will be providing 5 courses of delicious cuisine paired with amazing w**es and cocktails. We will also be auctioning off Chef's for future private w**e dinners.

Music, Hors d' oeuvres and Sparkling W**e will be served upon arrival. Tickets are $100.

Enter Gate 4 on Arabia Street at the Riverside County Fairgrounds. Free Parking!

04/27/2026

Join us for the Expedition EDM Festival on May 9 from 2 pm to 10 pm!

The Deville Society and Quantum EDM are teaming up to create their first OUTDOOR regional EDM event on the West Coast for electronic Festival Lovers.

An outdoor event inspired by travel, science, anthropology, and conservation zoology. As we trek across nature, discovery is found from the hidden jungles of Tarzan and Jane Porter, to the darkest tombs uncovered by Lara Croft.

The goal of Quantum festivals is not to host "corporate festivals" with A-listers or to use artists to make revenue, but rather, we work to create spaces that are safe, kind, fun, and offer support for the festival community. Your entry to this event not only provides to various charities hosted by our ticketing service company, Humanitix, but also supports and connects you to the local electronic music community in the region as a means to bring together the best of the community, dancers, and people that care about others and the music scene. We do not hire headliners or "big names" to sell out shows - the point of our festivals is to provide a platform for regional artists, local rising star acts, and, even newer, artists in our network and for you!

it is also important as explorers that all cultures are respected and preserved, please do not wear anything cultural or offensive in related categories.

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/expedition-edm-day-festival-may-9-2026-riverside-fairgrounds-ca

You can apply to be an artist here: https://www.quantumedm.com/artist-application

Address

Indio, CA

Opening Hours

Thursday	3pm - 10pm
Friday	3pm - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 10pm

Telephone

+17608638247

Website

http://www.datefest.org/

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