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Family Fun at the Desert Empire Fair!
Join us for one of the High Desert's favorite annual traditions! The Desert Empire Fair is packed with exciting attractions, delicious fair food, thrilling carnival rides, live entertainment, games, shopping, and family-friendly fun for all ages. Whether you're coming for the rides, the music, or the food, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Fair Highlights
• Carnival Rides
• Delicious Fair Food & Drinks
• Games & Family Activities
• Live Music & Entertainment
• Local & Out-of-Town Exhibitors
Admission
• Adults (13 & Up): $5 + fees
• Seniors (65+) & Active Military: $5 + fees
• Children (6–12): $5 + fees
• Children (5 & Under): Free
Join Us for the 76th Desert Empire Fair!
Celebrate three days of family fun, live entertainment, carnival rides, delicious fair food, exciting competitions, and special events at the 76th Desert Empire Fair! From the Ridgecrest Rodeo to the Demolition Derby, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
October 23–25, 2026
Fair Dates & Hours
• Friday, October 23: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday, October 24: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Sunday, October 25: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Carnival may remain open later.
Free Fair Admission
• Sunday only – Active Duty Military with valid **Military ID
• Sunday only – Kids 12 & Under from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Special Events
• Saturday, October 24: 4th Annual Ridgecrest Rodeo
• Sunday, October 25: Demolition Derby
Rules & Restrictions
• No drugs or outside alcohol
• No outside food or drinks except water
• No ice chests or coolers
• No weapons
• No smoking of any kind, including vapor or smokeless products, is permitted on the fairgrounds.
Event Details
Date & Time
Friday, October 23, 2026
04:00 PM
Event overview: Venue: Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center; City: Ridgecrest, CA. When and where: Date: Friday, October 23, 2026; Start time: 04:00 PM local, PT (Pacific Time); Scheduled end: 10:00 PM local; Address: 520 South Richmond Road, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555.
Need to Knows for Desert Empire Fair 2026 on Friday, October 23, 2026Need to knows
Event overview
- Venue
- Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center
- City
- Ridgecrest, CA
When and where
- Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Start time
- 04:00 PM local, PT (Pacific Time)
- Scheduled end
- 10:00 PM local
- Address
- 520 South Richmond Road, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555
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