Indio International Tamale Festival
Dec 5–6, 2026
Downtown Indio, Indio · Check the city's page
Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
The desert's county fair, built around the Coachella Valley date harvest: date shakes, exhibits and fair food.
| When | Next dates not announced yet |
|---|---|
| Usually | Mid-February to early March |
| Last held | Feb 12 – Mar 1, 2026 |
| Where | Riverside County Fairgrounds 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201 |
| Admission | Ticketed |
| Official site | datefest.org |
Source: NBC Palm Springs: fair opens Feb 12, runs through Mar 1, 2026. Checked Nov 8, 2026. Dates and prices change, so confirm on the official site before you go. Something wrong? Tell us.
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Palm Desert Food & Wine
Usually March. Next dates not announced (last held Mar 19–22, 2026)
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