Planning Your Visit
Ridgecrest is near the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake and Trona Pinnacles — one of California's most otherworldly desert landscapes is a short drive away.
Fair Highlights
Expect livestock judging, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, and the unique desert military community spirit of the China Lake area.
A Closer Look
Ridgecrest's Desert Empire Fair is a three-day October celebration in the high Mojave Desert, drawing families from Kern County's remote eastern desert communities and the China Lake Navy base.
Heading to Desert Empire Fair?
Our complete packing list covers what actually makes a difference — sun protection, footwear, and the small things people forget until they need them.
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