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Petroglyph festival ring master performing.

Events

Discover
In Town and Nearby Events

From the annual Desert Empire Fair in Ridgecrest to the Old West Days at nearby Randsburg, we've compiled a list of some of the most popular annual events below. 

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If you would like to see all the local events held in the city of Ridgecrest, CA, please use the link below.

Desert Empire Fair.

Fair

Desert Empire Fair

Fair, Exhibits, & Entertainment

The largest annual event in the area, the fair features rides, arts/crafts exhibits, livestock shows, local and professional entertainment, carnival, and commercial vendors.

Desert Empire Fair
Demolition derby car

Derby

Demolition Derby

Demolition Derby, Rodeo, & Food

Sponsored cars crash into each other to the cheer and delight of fans in the stands as drivers compete to be the last one moving. This event draws more than 2,000 people annually, packing the stands to the point of standing room only.

Demolition Derby
SCA festival.

Festival

Summer Pique
Nique

Festival, Sword Fighting, & Vendors

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), an international organization devoted to research/re-creation of pre-17th-century skills/arts/combat/culture/history, hosts an annual picnic where the barony draws together for a day of feasting and fighting.

SCA Events Calendar

Just
A Short Drive Away

Besides the events that can be enjoyed in town, there are a variety of things to experience nearby. 

Man oicking an apple.

Festival

Tehachapi Apple Festival

Festival, Live Music, & Vendors

The Tehachapi Apple Festival is two days of “Applie Goodness” that features tons of new apple related items and food. Enjoy live music, games, robotic demos, food, and much more. 

Tehachapi Apple Festival
Whisky flat days ribbon winners.

Festival

Whisky Flat Days

Festival, Live Music, & Vendors

Take a leap back to the good ol' wild west days when the area was settled by gold miners, cattle ranchers and trappers. This festival is held in Kernville every President’s Day Weekend, and you will find something fun for the entire family.

Whisky Flat Days
Oktoberfest t-shirt.

Festival

IWV Brewery Oktoberfest

Festival, Live Music, & Beer

Enjoy beer, soda, live music, raffles, games, and much more at the annual Oktoberfest held at the Indian Wells Valley Brewing Company. 

IWV Brewery Oktoberfest
Old West Days cowboys.

Festival

Old West Days

Festival, Live Music, & Vendors

The Randsburg Annual Old West Day & Bluegrass Jamboree, sponsored by the Rand Desert Museum, is held annually on the 3rd Saturday of September.

Old West Days
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