About the Program
Every February, the Riverside County Fairgrounds is transformed into the home of Southern California’s greatest annual winter event. World famous for its uniqueness, the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is one of the largest single events in the Greater Palm Springs area.
By applying for the Date Festival Scholarship, you will be part of a 75-year tradition. A BIG thank you to Butler Amusements and Pickering Events for providing $20,000 to be distributed to the colleges of the ten winners, receiving $2,000 each to pursue studies beyond high school. Winners will also receive a season pass to the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.