County Fair Guide

Desert Empire Fair

Ridgecrest, California

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2026 Dates

October 23–25, 2026

Duration

3 days

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Size

small

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.

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