First District Update_Feb 2020

FAIR

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 23

• Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion o Saturday, Feb 15 – George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic o Saturday, Feb 16 - Banda Machos o Friday, Feb 21 – I Love the 90s (Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC) o Saturday, Feb 22 – Chris Janson o Sunday, Feb 23 – Mariachi Sol de Mexico • Arena o Rodeo Opening Weekend (Friday & Saturday) o Monster Trucks

▪ Sunday, Feb 16 ▪ Monday, Feb 17 ▪ Saturday, Feb 22 o Demo Derby – Sunday, Feb 23 o BMX Show – Tuesday through Thursday evenings

Pageant Stage o Break Shop Bump’n – first weekend

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o Arabian Nights Musical Pageant – Friday through Monday o Tuesday, Feb 18 – Corazon de Mana (Tribute Band) o Wednesday, Feb 19 – Flash Back Boyz (Cover Band) o Thursday, Feb 20 – Smooth Sounds of Santana (Tribute Band)

• Jr. Building o Big Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure o Wild Science – Interactive Exhibit • Shalimar Lawn o Wild About Monkeys Show

PROMOTIONS & SPECIAL DAYS

Veterans plus three guests admitted free everyday (I.D. required)

OPENING DAY – Friday, February 14 th • First Five Hours FREE • Free Admission from 10 am – 3 pm

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY - Monday, February 17 th Free fair admission with up to 3 guests with a valid ID. Special presentation at 5:30 pm. See schedule for details.

KIDS’ DAY - TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 3 pm to close - One child free per paid adult

RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WASTE RESOURCES - Wednesday, February 19 th Bring in small used e-waste (electronic devices) for recycling get into the Fair for FREE ! Acceptable items listed at DateFest.org

NBC PALM SPRINGS/UNIVISION DAY - Thursday, February 20 th Say the phrase that saves for a discounted $6 admission. Watch the news for more information.