Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, Indio

About Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival in Indio celebrates the region's date-growing heritage and desert culture across multiple weeks. Visitors explore exhibits, enjoy live performances rooted in Arabian Nights architecture and Mid-Century Modern aesthetics, and sample fair food including cinnamon rolls and date shakes. The fairground features rides, concession stands, and booths throughout the grounds. The festival draws families and community members to the County's largest annual celebration. Children under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult age twenty-one or older for admission. Visitors enter through gates on Highway 111 or Dr. Carreon Boulevard. The fairground operates during daytime and evening hours, with gates closing at eight in the evening. Guests should plan to leave weapons, outside food, drones, and pets at home, following the venue's code of conduct for a safe visit.