Events

2026 Youth Art Expo (YAE) Exhibit

All 2026 Youth Art Expo entries will be displayed in the big YAE Exhibition Tents during the Festival. Come see the winners too–Kindergarten through 12th grade. In addition, hands-on art activities will be available for kids, their parents and families.

2026 Student Chalk Art Competition

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 23, 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:

Food Fun For All

Watch for our 2026 announcement of food and beverage trucks and purveyors.

In 2025, our amazing fantasy food trucks and pop-up eateries 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
Juice It Up

2026 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.

2026 Wine & Beer Garden Stage

Watch for the announcement of our 2026 artists.

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 Prairie Sunset

Sunday, May 25

11:30-1:00 Brothers of the Castle

1:30-3:00 Sumeau

3:30-5:00 Jonny Miller & Sons

2026 Mission Gables Stage (Eureka)

Watch for the announcement of our 2026 artists

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

2026 Youth Atage

Watch for the announcement of our 2026 artists.

2025 Youth Stage

Saturday, May 24

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

2:30 It’s Music Time Sing-Along With Teacher Annie

Sunday, May 25

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

11:30-12:30 The Grove School Jazz Band

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

2:30 It’s Music Time Sing-Along With Teacher Annie

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.

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