AmericaJR.com’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the 70th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival in Indio, CA. One new addition to the fair is the Butterfly Encounter. Attendees were serenaded with a free concert by country music star Trace Adkins on Valentine’s Day. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are roaming the fair grounds each day from 11 am to 6 pm. A monster truck show entertained guests at 3 and 5 p.m. Rawhide Express offers guests a fully narrated tour of the fair. The Marvelous Mutts presents their thrilling dog sport entertainment show with some of the world’s finest canine athletes. The fair also features traditional favorites like corn dogs, chicken and ribs plus carnival rides and games for the kids.
Welcome sign on Highway 111
Attendees waiting to get inside
One of the ferris wheels
Karaoke for Kids from First5 California
Entrance to the Junior Exhibit building
I met the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Mission model by Mariana Romero of Oasis, CA
Class project by Edgar Lizarraga of Mecca, CA
Race car by Sean Martin of Banning, CA
Another race car by David Fonseca of Banning, CA
Ferrari by Kyle Sidileau of Banning, CA
“Yo Nemo” by Alicia Castanada of Banning, CA
Mercedes car by Armond Wiltz of Banning, CA
A collection of student paintings
“Best of Class” paintings
Award-winning student wood art
Mission model by Jesse Garcia of Oasis, CA
Another Mission model
Kids doing arts and crafts at the fair
RAM truck display
Grupo Ballet Folklorico Illusion
Sun Lover’s Patio by Seiri Samaguey of Indio, CA
“Starry Night” patio by Breanna Ortiz of Indio, CA
“Nightmare” patio by Marlene Garcia of Indio, CA
The Smart Fellers welcoming everyone
Map of the county fair
Picasso Marble from Utah
Carborundum (silicon carbide) discovered in Canyon Diablo, AZ
Rocks from Moracco, Poland, North Africa
The Official Gift Shop
T-shirts for sale
70th Anniversary t-shirts
Attendees mingling at the fair
Pet adoptions at the fair
Dog available for adoption
It’s only $1 to see the Monkeys!
Hot Dog on a Stick is a California institution
“Male Dragon Soldier” by Antonio Barrios of San Jacinto, CA
