National Date Festival

Student art shines at fair

About 4,200 students, ages 5 to 18, submitted art work in junior competition at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, which ended Monday. Each elementary school artist was a winner. More

Fair involvement nothing new for Ramos Watson

Indio Mayor Lupe Ramos Watson began attending the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival even before she could walk. More

Youths present their 'little' animals at Date Festival livestock show

Rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other diminutive creatures raised by young farmers-in-training were on display at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival last weekend. More

Cutting back? Not when fair's here

Despite the gloomy economy, April Rivera has no plans to cut back on spending at this year's Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival. Instead, the Indio woman will probably double her fair budget from last year. More

Date Fest queen, court a sweet gig for girls

La Quinta High School senior Courtney Lee will be front and center of the festivities when Queen Scheherazade and her Court officially open the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival on Friday with a ceremony and "Blessing of the Dates." More

National Date Festival

When: Feburary 13-22, 2009
Where: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 Hwy 111, Indio (MAP)
Tickets: Adults (13-54) $8, Seniors (55+) $7, Advanced Groups/Bus Tours $6, Youth (5-12) $6, Children (under 5) FREE, Unlimited Carnival Rides $23, Season Pass $30, Parking $7
More Information: www.datefest.org