The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is an annual event held in Indio, California. It celebrates the region's agricultural heritage, particularly the cultivation of dates. The festival features a variety of attractions, including carnival rides, live entertainment, and food vendors offering local delicacies. In addition to the fun activities, the festival showcases the importance of the date industry through exhibits and competitions. Visitors can enjoy cultural performances, arts and crafts, and educational displays about dates and date palms. The event typically takes place in February and attracts thousands of attendees each year.