INDIO DATE FESTIVAL
December 10, 2009 by BeHere Editor
Filed under ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS, FAMILY FUN, SEASONAL EVENTS
THE INDIO DATE FESTIVAL Feb. 12-21, 2010 is the largest annual event for which Indio has long been recognized. The first Date Festival and Fair was launched in 1921 and is now known around the globe for its quirky attractions like the Camel Races and Queen Sheherazade and her Court.
During the annual INDIO DATE FESTIVAL AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR, held in Indio, the entire city springs into action with a week of activities and entertainment. An Arabian-themed play is held every night, world class entertainment comes to the town of 50,000+ residents, and livestock, camel races, beauty pageant queens and a huge carnival all keep locals focused on fun.
Opening ceremony includes blessing of the dates, and award-winning Arabian Nights Musical Pageant starting at 6:15 p.m. at the Pageant Stage. An entertaining show that mingles contemporary humor with classic folklore, magic and mystery are at the heart of “Aladdin and the Heart of Agrabah”.
Also arriving on the first day are the Llamas, Dairy Goats, Poultry. Opening Ceremony & Blessing of the Dates at 9:30am; Camel & Ostrich Races at 11am & 3pm – Arena; WGAS Motorsports Monster Trucks at 8pm – Arena and Carnival rides from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Affordable admission makes this event a great family outing and draws California vacationers and beach dwellers from as far away as 100 miles.
Location: Indio is located about 70 miles east of Palm Springs or 125 miles east of Los Angeles in Riverside County.
Riverside County Fairgrounds
82-503 Hwy 111, Indio, CA 92201. Call: (800) 811-FAIR or (760) 863-8247. WWW.datefest.org
