County Fair Guide

Antelope Valley Fair

Lancaster, California

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2026 Dates

September 18–27, 2026

Duration

10 days

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Size

medium

Good to Know

Lancaster is 70 miles north of Los Angeles — the fair is a popular escape from the basin, and the Antelope Valley poppy fields (March-April) are nearby for planning ahead.

Antelope Valley Fair Overview

Held annually in Lancaster, the Antelope Valley Fair is a ten-day high-desert celebration in the heart of California's Mojave Desert, drawing families from the Los Angeles County High Desert communities.

Highlights

Visitors can look forward to livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local artisan vendors, and the unique desert community spirit of the Antelope Valley.

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