Events

2025 Youth Art Expo (YAE) 

Kindergarten through 12th grade students are invited to enter the 2025 Youth Art Expo art competition. To download the information sheet and entry form, click here (English) and click here (Spanish). All art entries will be displayed in the YAE Exhibition Tent during the Festival.  In addition, hands-on art activities will be available for kids, their parents and families.  Applications are open–check with your local Redlands area schools. Join the fun!

2025 Student Chalk Art Competition  American Gothic  Parody

Middle school and high school students are invited to enter the Festivals Annual Chalk Art Competition to be held during the event on site, Saturday, May 24, 8 am to 3pm with the awards announced at 4pm.  To download the entry form, click here.  To download the PowerPoint student creative guide, click here.

Community  Exhibits

Festival fans have always appreciated our Community Exhibits. Learn more about Redlands and all the local activities that benefit families young and old in the area:

• The Contemporary Club of Redlands
• Redlands Bowl Performing Arts
• Museum of Redlands-The MOR
• Redlands Art Association

Food Fun For All

Our amazing fantasy food trucks and pop-up eateries have consistently featured the best of Festival cuisine including vegetarian items:

• Van’s Kitchen–Thai & Laos
• Cousins Maine Lobsters
• Renegade Lemonade
• Haifa Lumpias
• Tasty Creations
• Bao Bao Express

Wine and Beer Garden

Next door to our food area is our shady beer and wine Garden serving, a selection of local beers and popular red and white wines.  There’s plenty of table seating all within site of our Entertainment Main Stage making it all the perfect afternoon to see, sip and listen.

• Ritual Brewing and Select Wineries

Musical Artist Concert Stages

As you stroll the Festival grounds every year, you’ll hear a variety of different performing artists on our Main Stage, Mission Gables House Stage and Presbyterian Church Youth Parklet Stage.

2025 Wine & Beer Garden Stage

Saturday, May 24

11:30-1:00 RIDESHARE jazz

1:30-3:00 Sal & Isela con Los Salerosos

3:30-5:00 The Marvels bluegrass band

Sunday, May 25

11:30-1:00 Playlist

1:30-3:00 Sumeau

3:30-5:00 Jonny Miller & Sons

2025 Mission Gables Stage (Eureka)

Saturday, May 24

11:00-12:00 Ian Traeger

12:15-1:15 Ana Gonzalez

1:30-2:30 Paul Olives One Man Band

2:45-3:45 Two From 100

Sunday, May 25

11:00-12:00 Dylan Olds Blues

12:15-1:15 Alpha Nancy

1:30-2:30 Silver Sounds Flute Ensemble

2:45-3:45 Gilman Carver

2025 Youth Stage

Saturday, May 24

10:30 It’s Music Time Sing-Along With Teacher Annie

1:00-2:00 The Grove School Jazz Band

Sunday, May 25

10:30 It’s Music Time Sing-Along With Teacher Annie

1:00-2:00 The Grove School Rock/Contemporary Band

Festival Venue

Plan to visit us in Smiley Park on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, 26, 2024. Free parking in downtown Redlands will be available on West Citrus Avenue at the Redlands Mall and across the street next to the post office.

Venue Map

See the map below to explore downtown Redlands, including the Smiley Library, Smiley Park and the Lincoln Shrine.

Directions

Downtown Redlands is easily accessible from eastbound Interstate 10 by taking the Orange Street exit or from westbound Interstate 10 by taking the Sixth Street exit.