FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2, 2025
Indio, CA – The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Date Festival Scholarship. A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded to local students to help support their pursuit of higher education.
High school seniors residing in Riverside County are invited to apply. Ten recipients will each receive $2,000 in scholarship funding, along with a season pass to the 77th annual Fair & Date Fest - now with ‘More Dates!’ February 13 - March 2 - to celebrate their achievements.
The scholarship program, made possible through the support of midway provider Butler Amusements and Fairgrounds operator Pickering Events, continues the Fair & Date Fest’s long-standing tradition of fostering educational opportunities in the region.
For details and to access the application form, visit https://www.datefest.org/p/about/scholarships. The application deadline is January 20.
About the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is an annual celebration of culture, history, and community, offering world-class entertainment, delicious food, and unforgettable family fun.
About Pickering Events
Pickering Events manages year-round operations at the 91-acre Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, CA, consults for the California State Fair and Sonoma County Fair, and produces both the annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival and Indio International Tamale Festival.
Media Inquiries:
Rafael Frensley
Marketing Manager, Pickering Events LLC
Email: raffi@pickering.events
For more information, visit www.datefest.org.