Desert Empire Fair
Visitors to the Desert Empire Fair in Ridgecrest, California can have the opportunity to view wonders that people all over the world come to visit. Natural wonders in the area include Death Valley National Park, Fossil Falls, and the Sequoia National Forest. Other wonders include Petroglyphs, Robbers Roost, and Red Rock Canyon State Park. Try the Four Winds Inter-Tribal Pow Wow if looking for a cultural event. Local history can be found at the Maturango Museum.
Cost
- $20.00 - per night
- $19.00 - Seniors
- $17.00 - No hook-ups
- $17.00 - Tents
- $325.00 - Monthly rate
Amenities
- Water
- Electric
- Showers
- Sewer Hook-ups
- Dump Station
- Coin Laundry
Check-out Time
- No specific check-out time
Length of stay
- No limit to the length of stay
Number of Spots
- 23 full service spots
- 73 overflow spots
*Water, 50 amps and sewer hook-ups
*Water and 30 amps
*Dump station on grounds with no additional charge
Reservations
- Reservations are accepted but does not guarantee full hook-ups
Annual Events
- Gymkhana - Monthly (Except July and August)
- Motocross practice - Monthly (Except July and August)
- 20 Mule Team Endurance Ride - February
- High Desert Quilt Guild Show - March
- Chamber of Commerce Star Follies - March
- Home and Leisure Show - March
- High Desert Spring Festival - April
- IWV Alcoholics Anonymous Round-up - April
- 4th of July Celebration - Always on the 4th
- Desert Empire Fair - October
- Viewfinders Motorcycle Club Grand Prix Motorcycle Race - October
- ETI Death Valley Horse Ride - November
- IWV Gem and Mineral Club Show & Sale - November
- Santa’s Art Shop - December
Fun & Exciting Things to Do & See in the Area
- Navy's Museum of Armament & Technology
- Maturango Museum
- Fossil Falls
- Lake Isabella
- Randsburg (a living ghost town)
- Trona Pinnacles (Tufa Towers)
Contact Information for RV set-up
- Fair Office: 760-375-8000 (8:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
- RV Park Manager : 209-603-8171 (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm & weekends)