Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

About Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival in Indio is an 18-day February spectacular combining an agricultural fair with the world's premier celebration of date palm culture, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Coachella Valley. First held in 1921, it has been a California agricultural tradition for over a century.

What to Expect

Expect the world-famous camel and ostrich races, date exhibits and tastings, carnival rides, a nightly Arabian Nights pageant, major entertainment, 4-H competitions, and the unique Middle Eastern-inspired festival atmosphere of date country.

Visitor Tips

The camel and ostrich races are legendary — they run on the weekends and are not to be missed. The date shakes sold throughout the fair are the definitive Coachella Valley food experience.

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