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Festivals, Fairs, & Annual Events
If it's activities you're looking for, look no further
than San Bernardino. San Bernardino and its surrounding Inland Empire
communities host events throughout the year. Regardless of the season,
the San Bernardino area has a fair or festival that is sure to satisfy
your need for outdoor events. Come and experience San Bernardino. Select
a month to see a sampling...
January
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Trout Season
Inland
Empire Regional Parks.
For more information call (909) 38-parks.
February
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Stater Bros 300
NASCAR's
Busch Series happens in Fontana at the California Speedway.
For tickets and information, call (800) 944-7223
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NASCAR’s Nextel Cup Series West Coast
Show takes place at the Automobile Club Speedway of So. California in Fontana.
For tickets and information call (800) 944-7223
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Riverside County Fair - National Date
Festival
Indio
(800) 811-FAIR or www.datefest.org.
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Calico Civil War
Experience history as the North meets the South in authentic
Civil War reenactments.
Calico Ghost Town, Yermo
(800) TO-CALICO or www.calicotown.com
March
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Annual Prairie Dog Grand Prix
Glen Helen Raceway Park
(909) 880-3090 or www.glenhelen.com
April
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Inland Empire Route 66er's of San
Bernardino
Single "A" Baseball (thru September)
Arrowhead Credit Union Park
(909) 888-9922 or www.sixtysixers.com
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Springtacular Holiday Celebration at Tri City Shopping Center in Redlands
Free event including contest, music, kid rides and more.
Call for information 951-693-1358 or www.ao-properties.com
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Apple Blossom Festival
Annual Apple
Blossom Festival, country-style festival that features crowning
of the Apple Blossom Queen, crafts fair, live entertainment, pony
and hay rides. Third week in April, Oak Tree Village and apple
rannches along Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen.
For information, call
(909) 797-6833, or www.oakglen.net
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Ramona Bowl
The annual outdoor pageant depicts the romantic spectacle of early California. Late April through December. 27400 Romona Bowl Road, Hemet.
For information call (800) 645-4465, or www.romonabowl.com
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Annual 4 Stroke MX-Nat Track
Glen Helen Raceway Park
(909) 880-3090 or www.glenhelen.com
May
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Inland Empire Route 66er's of San
Bernardino
Single "A" Baseball (thru September)
Arrowhead Credit Union Park
(909) 888-9922 or www.sixtysixers.com
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 The California State Annual Chili
Cook-off
Cook-off at Perris Hill Park, 1001 East Highland
Ave. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free.
For more information, visit
the International
Chili Society website.
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Berdoo Bikes & Blues Rendezvous
Inaugural Event of motorcycles and music-- Downtown San Bernardino presented by San Bernardino Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information visit www.route-66.org
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National Orange Show
An annual event
since 1911, featuring exhibits, entertainment, contests, animals
and carnival. National Orange Show grounds, 689 South "E"
Street, San Bernardino.
For information, call (909) 888-6788, or www.nationalorangeshow.com
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San Bernardino County Fair
Annual fair features everything
from prize pigs to proud peacocks and concerts. Late July through
early August, San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh
Street, Victorville.
For information,
call (760) 951-2200, or www.sbcfair.com
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Calico Spring Festival
Annual festival.
Come for the old time music, chili and stew cook-off. Calico
Ghost Town, Yermo.
For information, call (800) TO-CALICO, or www.calicotown.com
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AMA Motorcross Nationals RD#1
Glen Helen Raceway Park
(909) 880-3090 or www.glenhelen.com
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June
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Inland Empire Route 66er's of San
Bernardino
Single "A" Baseball (thru September)
Arrowhead Credit Union Park
(909) 888-9922 or www.sixtysixers.com
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Cherry Festival: Features arts and crafts, carnival
rides, food and dancing. Each June, throughout Beaumont, off
I-10 at the junction of Highway 60, Cherry Valley.
For information,
call (951) 845-9541 x104.
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Huck Finn's Jubilee: Features catfish derby, bluegrass
and country music and clogging. Held each Father's Day weekend,
Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville.
For information, call
(760) 245-2226, or www.huckfinn.com
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Big Bear Chopper Ride the Mountain at Snow Summit
Motorcycle event.
For more information, visit www.eventsinbigbear.com
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July
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Inland Empire Route 66er's of San
Bernardino
Single "A" Baseball (thru September)
Arrowhead Credit Union Park
(909) 888-9922 or www.sixtysixers.com
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Independence Day
July 4 celebrations
throughout the Inland Empire are held at county regional parks,
including Glen Helen Regional Park, and feature games, picnics,
entertainment and fireworks.
For more information, call (909) 38-Parks.
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Old Miners' Days
Big Bear Lake outdoor
festival, featuring chili cook-off, parade, Western-style food,
and a 5K run. Every July. For information, call (909)
866-4607, or www.eventsinbigbear.com
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Optimist Car Show and Chili Cook Off
Sylvan Park in Redlands.
For information, call
(909) 792-1238, or www.redland-events.com
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Annual ITP Quadcross
Glen Helen Raceway park
For information, call (909) 880-3090, or www.glenhelen.com
August
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Inland Empire Route 66er's of San
Bernardino
Single "A" Baseball (thru September)
Arrowhead Credit Union Park
(909) 888-9922 or www.sixtysixers.com
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Western Regional Little League Championship
Playoffs in San Bernardino. 6707 Little League Drive.
For information,
call (909) 887-6444, or www.littleleague.org.
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Big Bear Renaissance Faire
Event held at Pedersens Mill in Fawnskin.
For information, call
(909) 866-4607, or www.eventsinbigbear.com
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NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series West Coast
Show returns to Fontana at the Automobile Club Speedway of So. California during Labor Day weekend for a night race.
For tickets and info, call (800) 944-7223, or www.californiaspeedway.com
September
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Annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Highlights independent feature-length films, student films, short
films, family films, documentaries and digital films. Juried awards,
Audience awards and the Shirley Jones Family Film award are presented
at the end of the festival. Mid-September, Big Bear Lake.
For information,
call (909) 866-4607, or www.eventsinbigbear.com
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Oak Glen Apple Harvest
Celebration
of the apple harvest. September through December, at various
apple ranches along Oak Glen Road and throughout town of Oak
Glen. For information, call (909) 797-6833.
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Oktoberfest
Big Bear's annual Bavarian
blast, with oom-pah bands and beer garden. Weekends through September
and October, Big Bear Lake Convention Center, Division Road and
Highway 18, Big Bear City. For information, call (909) 866-4607.
Web site: www.eventsinbigbear.com
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Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous
Experience the Route
66 Rendezvous® and be a part of the largest classic car show
and cruisin' event on the West Coast. Up to 1,900 vehicles and
500,000 spectators come together for four days and three nights,
covering 30 blocks full of live music, vendors, food and family
fun in downtown San Bernardino. Always the third weekend of September.
For information, call (909) 388-2934, or www.route-66.org
Annual AMA Nationals weekend
Glen Helen Raceway Park
(909) 880-3090 or www.glenhelen.com
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San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra Season (Sept. - May)
California Theatre of Performing Arts
San Bernardino
(909) 381-5388 or www.sanbernardinosymphony.org
October
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Oktoberfest
Big Bear's annual Bavarian
blast, with oom-pah bands and beer garden. Weekends through September
and October, Big Bear Lake Convention Center, Division Road and Highway
18, Big Bear City. For information, call (909) 866-4607, or www.eventsinbigbear.com.
Calico Days
Old West celebration, featuring
parade, gunfighters, music, games, dancing; on the 1st weekend in
October. Calico Ghost Town, Yermo.
For information, call (760) 254-3828, or www.calicotown.com
Grape Harvest Festival
Annual October festival features concerts,
carnival rides and contests. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, Rancho
Cucamonga.
For information, call (909) 987-1012, or www.grapheharvestfestival.org
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November
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Harvest Fair
Two action packed weekends
full of good 'ole country fun for the entire family. Walk down
the street of the Harvest Fair and walk back in time, into the
Old West. For information, call (909) 384-5426. Web site: www.harvestfair.net
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Calico Heritage Fest
Features dance,
music and art; on Thanksgiving weekend. Calico Ghost Town, Yermo.
For information, call (800)-TO-CALICO, or www.calicotown.com
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Snowtacular
Every November at Tri City Shopping Center in Redlands. The free family event features 20 tons of snow, horse-drawn wagons, live music and more.
For information, call (877) 727-2828, or www.snowtacular.com
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Annual World Vet Nats. – Nat Track
Glen Helen Raceway Park
(909) 880-3090 or www.glenhelen.com
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Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
California Theatre of the Performing Arts.
For information, call (909) 884-3228
December
Annual Holiday Home Tour
Tour beautiful Victorian
homes in picturesque Redlands.
For information, call (909) 798-9622, or www.ymcaeastvalley.org
Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Parade
at Snow Summit.
For info call (909) 866-4607, or www.glenhelen.com
San Bernardino Annual Christmas Parade
This wonderful family parade is sure to please.
For information, call (909) 886-4661, www.ymcaeastvalley.org
Mariachi Christmas
California Theatre of the Performing Arts.
For information, call (909) 884-3228.
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