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Arabian Night Showcase
Date Pageant
512: The Selena Experience
Selena!
Pig Races
Ham it Up
American Soldier: A Toby Keith Tribute
Toby Keith
Balloonacy
All Tied Up
Bright Heart Circus
CIrcus
Carrie Underwood Tribute
CarrieUnderwood
Chef Landry
Get Cookin'!
Cool Dogs
Woof Woof!
Deff Leppard Revisited
Def Leppard
Magic of Rafael
Magic!
Mariachi Divas
¡Vamos!
The Outlaw Mariachi
Mariachi
Petting Farm
Moo!
Queen Nation
Champions
Radio Ready Band
Tune In
Rebecca Fireplug
Fire
Red Light Brass Band
Big Easy Vibes
The Rocket Man
More
The Science Wizard
Boom!
Sea Lion Splash
Splash Down
Slim & Curly
Giddy Up
Somebody Like KU
Keith Urban
Twinkle Time
Twinkle Twinkle
Twist on Taylor: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
The Wilder Show
Up in the Air
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512: The Selena Experience
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom!
512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. 512 will bring to you the finest Selena tribute that you can possibly imagine. Performing all of Selena’s hits including Como La Flor, Amor Prohibido, Si Una Vez, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom and more...Now, get ready to sing, dance, and relive Selena!
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Action Stage
Sunday, February 23, 2025
7:00 p.m.
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All Alaskan Racing Pigs
You never sausage a show!
Pork-belly laughs are a certain result when the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs pay a visit. You may not think of little porkers when sports is the conversation, but these fuzzy little racers will make you reconsider the meaning of “professional athlete.” And “fast food.” The 100-yard dash and the 50-yard high hurdles come to life as you have never experienced them before. When the runners have four legs the starts are even more exhilarating. When you carry around plenty of padding you can really bump and grind in the corners. And when you are a cute little pig, well, you can do just about anything you want. It’s just pure fun.
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Thursdays & Fridays
3:15 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
Weekends
12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
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American Soldier: A Toby Keith Tribute
Red Solo Cup!
Toby Keith is a Legend in Country Music. He was loved by everyone and was always true to his music and himself. He was not a Democrat nor Republican. He was an Independent that loved his Country and performed for the soldiers here and overseas many times. He was very generous with his time and his money. Most people don’t realize the millions of dollars he donated because he didn’t talk about it. He just did it in true Toby fashion. We named our show American Soldier in Honor of his love for this country. God Bless the Big Dog Daddy himself Mr. Toby Keith! Your timeless music will live on forever! RIP TK
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Action Stage
Sunday, March 2, 2025
7:00 p.m.
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Arabian Night Showcase
Date Pageant
Weekend 1 - Riverside County Imagine School, Drama Class
Weekend 2 - Desert Hot Springs High School, Jazz Band
Weekend 3 - Palm Desert High School, Show Choir
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Indio Celebration Stage
Weekends
7:30 p.m.
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BALLOONACY
America's favorite balloon guy, Dennis Forel!
Dennis started making animal balloons in 1975 while working at Shakey's Pizza Parlour. He can make over 108 different animal balloons! WOW! Dennis co-authored a book on making animals out of balloons titled "Balloonacy-The Art of Air Sculpture" which was later turned into a video entitled "Balloonacy!" He is a member of the Western Fairs Association and has been producing a show called "Poof Two!" for his odd fellows lodge for over 20 years!
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Bright Heart Circus
Be entertained by amazing circus displays!
Bright Heart Circus invites audiences to connect with their hearts through joyful displays of circus entertainment! This enchanting duo captivates the whole family with empowering show themes, variety circus magic, and their famous ten hula hoop talents.
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Carrie Underwood Tribute
Before He Cheats
Felice Garcia is well known for her jaw-dropping Carrie performances in Las Vegas where she performed as Carrie with the American Superstars production at The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower. She starred as Carrie Underwood, performing a tribute which Felice originated for the show, and for which she garnered rave reviews while performing over 400 shows as Carrie Underwood.
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Action Stage
Sunday, March 2, 2025
7:00 p.m.
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Chef Landry
Cook up some fun at the Taj Mahal Cooking Stage
Chef Landry has served his spicy Cajun flair to senators and congressmen, movie stars and music luminaries, royalty, and three presidents. He has shared stages and billing with such notable chefs as Paul Prudhomme, Marlin Yan, John Foles, and Chef Tell. When he’s on stage, his accent flows as thick as gumbo roux and he tosses out one-liners as easily as he tosses shrimp into his cast iron cooking pot. His audiences laugh, learn and, dines at the end of his presentation. Chef Landry can put fun into any event by providing a generous supply of humor, along with appetizing Cajun dishes.
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Cooking Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Weekends
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Cool Dogs
Woof Woof!
JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show is a Fast Paced Fun Filled Canine Thrill Show That showcases Amazing Dogs performing Incredible Tricks! Based out of Las Vegas NV Trainer/Handler Lou Mack - Two Time World Champion Stunt Dog Handler brings his 8 -10 Incredible Dogs which have all been rescued and or adopted from shelters throughout the US as they Thrill audiences of all ages with Frisbees, High Jump, Head to Head Weave Pole Racing and plenty of novel Pet tricks, Back Flips and Hand Stands! Fun for the Entire Family, this show is sure to leave you with Big smiles and lasting Memories!!
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Thursdays & Fridays
4:15 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Weekends
3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
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Deff Leppard Revisited
Let's Get Rocked!
Much like the band they pay tribute to, Def Leppard Revisited brings decades of musical experience to do justice to one of the best-selling groups in the world. The group has nailed down hard-rocking anthems like “Photograph” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me" that will get fans throwing those rock horns in the air.
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Action Stage
Sunday, February 16, 2025
8:00 p.m.
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Magic of Rafael
Now you see him, now you don't!
Rafael is a world-renowned professional magician and illusionist based in Los Angeles, CA. He has performed mesmerizing and unforgettable shows worldwide. From fairs, festivals, on television programs such as “America’s Got Talent”, “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento”, were he was seen by millions.
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Family Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Weekends
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Mariachi Divas
For the ladies
The Mariachi Divas is an all-female mariachi band based in Los Angeles, California. The band was founded in 1999 by Cindy Shea. In 2009, they became the first all-female mariachi band ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award, and the first to win one. Mariachi Divas is the official premier all-female mariachi of the Disneyland Resort.
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Balcony Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Weekends
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
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The Outlaw Mariachi
The Outlaw Mariachi is "LA's Premiere Rock Mariachi Band" it blends traditional mariachi sounds with the high powered energy of American and Latin rock music. Besides the addition of Mexican flare to the head banging hits from the classic rock era, these charros of rock integrate the romance of latin ballads and body shaking grooves of Afro-Cuban elements. The band mixes their unique style with hits from artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eagles, Queen, Pink Floyd, Santana, Guns N' Roses, The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and even Rammstein!
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Action Stage
Saturday, February 22, 2025
8:00 p.m.
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Petting Farm
Can I pet that goat?
Come meet the animals of Fabian's Petting Farm and make some new friends! Who wouldn't want to pet a goat?
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Queen Nation
Queen Nation
Come enjoy the music of Queen during this tribute performance.
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Action Stage
Saturday, February 15, 2025
8:00 p.m.
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Radio Ready Band
Tune in to this!
Radio Ready embraces everything from the 1940s jazz standards to today’s hottest dance music, while bringing a unique sound of our own. With lead vocalists featured on Fox’s
American Idol
and the renowned, family-friendly Disney Channel, you can count on a great time!
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Action Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Weekends
2/15:
3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
2/16
: 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
2/17:
2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
2/22:
2:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
2/23:
1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
3/1:
2:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
3/2:
1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
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Rebecca Fireplug
Fire! Fire!
Come enjoy this stilt walking performance as she performs both tricks and tangles with fire!
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Red Light Brass Band
Nothing like a little jazz music from a megaphone to sooth the soul
The Red Light Brass Band provides high energy, funky, New Orleans brass band style to any event. The group can perform everything from era-specific music of the early 1900s to high energy funk covers of today's most popular music. You can find them marching down the street playing traditional New Orleans jazz or up on the Shalimar Balcony for all to enjoy!
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Balcony Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Weekends
1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Rocket Man
He's off and away!
He makes his living as a Human Cannonball being shot from a cannon; free flying through the air at speeds of (55mph), heights of over (65 ft), and distances of (165ft). He lands in a narrow net, set (20ft) off of the ground and rocks the crowds every time when he hits his target at the center and takes off his helmet in a heartfelt victory salute. The Rocketman defeats gravity once again. The Rocketman Valencia has twenty three years of Human Cannonball experience.
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Thursdays & Fridays
7:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Weekends
4:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
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The Science Wizard
Get Ready for an explosive good time!
The Science Wizard has put on hundreds of shows for kids and adults alike. Learn about science while enjoying a show full of melting, oozing, smoking, bubbling, and foaming!
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Science Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Weekends
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
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Sea Lion Splash
A unique educational show with a splash!
We are SO excited to be adding this show to the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival! Watch in awe as they balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, perform handstands and show their pretty smiles! This is sure to be a fun one for the whole family!
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Family Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Weekends
2:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Slim & Curly
Get ready to ride with Slim & Curly, the biggest little cowboys on the Old West trail.
Often referred to as ‘the little cowboys on the little horses’, have opened up concerts for many of the top recording artists in the business including Lonestar and Kenny Chesney, they have sang onstage with Big & Rich (‘Save A Horse’), and have appeared on The Tonight Show.
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Strolling Daily
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Somebody Like Ku
Keith Urban
Come enjoy the music of Keith Urban during this tribute performance.
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Action Stage
Saturday, March 1, 2025
8:00 p.m.
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Twinkle Time
Lady Gaga for kids? YES PLEASE!
With a super pop sound mixed with a touch of Broadway belt, a sparkling soupçon of hip hop, and plenty of EDM glam, Twinkle has always danced to the beat of her own drum, breaking barriers, sound and otherwise, with both her music and Harajuku-style presentation.
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Family Stage
Thursdays & Fridays
3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Weekends
11:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
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Twist on Taylor: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Twist on Taylor: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
You Belong With Me!
Twist on Taylor, an extraordinary tribute ensemble based in Southern California and Las Vegas, is led by the talented Sara Jessica Rhodes. This band is dedicated to providing an authentic and engaging Taylor Swift experience. The band’s repertoire covers the breadth of Taylor Swift's career, from her country roots to her pop dominance. Audiences can expect to enjoy faithful renditions of hits like “Love Story,” “You Belong with Me,” “Shake It Off,” and “Blank Space.” Twist on Taylor ensures that each performance, whether featuring heartfelt ballads or catchy pop anthems, captures the magic of Taylor Swift's music.
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Action Stage
Monday, February 17, 2025
5:00 p.m.
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The Wilder Show
As seen on ABC's The Gong Show, ESPN's SportsCenter, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and more!
Mark Wilder's joy and enthusiasm for performing is contagious. You won't be able to look away from this unicycling juggler!
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