Events listing for the Hemet & San Jacinto Valley and surrounding communities in Southern California of interest to local residents and vistors.. This event schedule is provided by Mission Grove Realty as a courtesy to residents and visitors to the Hemet and San Jacinto Valley. If you would like to have an annual event added, please contact us. We would be happy to add it to the list. Please contact event organizers for exact dates, schedules and ticket availability.
JANUARY
QUILTER'S SHOW
The last weekend in January brings a delightful display of quilts and a number of quilting supply vendors to the Valley Wide Recreation Center.(951) 654-1505
WINTER VISITOR RECEPTION
During the winter months the Tourism Council sponsors receptions to welcome our visitors who spend the winters in Hemet to enjoy the mild winter climate. 951-765-2537 or toll free 1-888-55 Hemet.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
An annual event focusing on cinematic styles and accomplishments. Five days of premieres and celebrities. (760) 322-2930
FEBRUARY
WINTER VISITOR RECEPTION
During the winter months the Tourism Council sponsors receptions to welcome our visitors who spend the winters in Hemet to enjoy the mild winter climate. 951-765-2537 or toll free 1-888-55 Hemet.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
Camel and ostrich races, Arabian Nights Pageant, arts and crafts, gem and mineral show, commercial exhibits, home arts, exotic foods and much, much more. Indio Chamber of Commerce (760) 347-0676
MARCH
RAMONA COUNTRY WOOD CARVERS SHOW
Valley Wide Regional Park (951) 654-1505
WINTER VISITOR RECEPTION
The Tourism Council welcomes winter visitors. 951-765-2537 or toll free 1-888-55 Hemet.
SPRING GALA PERFORMANCES
Mixed performances by the Repertoire Riverside Ballet Theater. (951) 787-7850
APRIL
RAMONA OUTDOOR PAGEANT
A romance of early California. Utilizing an entire mountain-side as a stage, with a cast of more than 350. The play's worldwide fame has attracted an audience of nearly 2 million during the seven decades that it has annually been staged. Its beauty is unparalleled. A fascinating journey into the California yester-year. 800-645-4465
PERRIS VALLEY RAIL FESTIVAL
City of Perris Chamber of Commerce (951) 657-3555
MAY
BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL
Festivities include the ascension of an assortment of 60 hot air balloons, champagne balloon flights at dawn, a fine wine exhibit, country fair, jazz entertainment and children's activities. This event is to take place on the weekend of which the last Saturday in April falls. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. (951) 676-4713
CHERRY FESTIVAL
Cherry Valley Chamber of Commerce (951) 845-8466
PERRIS VALLEY ART FESTIVAL
City of Perris Chamber of Commerce (951) 657-3555
JUNE
LAKE ELSINORE MINI-GRAND PRIX
Historic downtown Lake Elsinore (951) 245-8848
JULY
FIREWORKS (July 4th Celebrations)
San Jacinto (951) 654-1505
AUGUST
CAT SHOW
For information contact Valley Wide (951) 654-1505
SEPTEMBER
OLDLYMPICS
A great sporting event for seniors 55 or older! Competition includes bridge, horseshoe toss, swimming, track and field events, and much more! For more information please call (951) 487-9234
MORONGO POW WOW
Native American culture brings dancers of all ages, dressed in fine regalia, dancing to native drums and singing. Vendors selling everything from silver jewelry to arts and crafts and clothing to ethnic foods add to the celebration of our Native American peoples. Morongo Casino (951) 849-3080
OCTOBER
BANNING STAGECOACH DAYS
Hollywood celebrities, rodeo, dancing, lots of food and carnival fun. For more information call the Banning Chamber of Commerce (951) 849-4695
Southern California Fair
Located at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. Includes carnival attractions, local exhibits, livestock, food, commercial vendors, motorized events & headliner concerts. For more information call (951) 657-4221.
NOVEMBER
FALL FESTIVAL
At the Valley Wide Regional Park, San Jacinto (951) 654-1505
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Downtown Hemet. For more information call (951) 765-3809
TRAIN RIDES WITH SANTA
Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris. (951) 657-2605
TINSEL TRIATHLON
West Valley High School
Central County United Way (951) 929-9691
Our Hemet and San Jacinto Local Guides are free. Event organizers can contact Mission Grove Realty to have their events included in this directory without cost. Thank you for using this valuable source for local information.