Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival 2026
ActiveWhen
Thursdays – Sundays
Varies by day — check schedule
February 12 – March 1, 2026 (Thursdays–Sundays)
Paid
Booth & Vendor Info
Riverside vendor fee: $45/day; Rancho vendor fee: $65/day; 10x10 canopy required. Food vendors: contact fair management for rates.
Commercial vendors, carnival, food vendors, entertainment, local artisans, and agricultural exhibitors. Wide variety of commercial vendor categories.
Free on-site parking at Riverside County Fairgrounds
Load-in per schedule provided during vendor onboarding; contact fair management
Yes — California Seller Permit required
Key Notes
78th annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Runs February 12 – March 1, 2026, Thursdays through Sundays. Includes midway rides, concerts, agricultural exhibits, date festival traditions, food vendors, and commercial vendors. A quintessential Coachella Valley winter event. Vendor fees are very accessible. Great community event with loyal local following.
Website
www.datefest.org/Apply / Vendor Application
Apply NowContact
info@datefest.org | (760) 863-8866
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