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California Poppy Festival

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Every spring Lancaster celebrates the vibrant orange poppy, California's state flower. This year the festival returns to the AV Fair & Event Center.
Families can enjoy 3 entertaining days amidst the sunshine and colorful flowers.
Festivities include live entertainment, festival food, a beer garden, live animal exhibits, carnival rides, and more. Carnival/ride wristbands available for purchase.
Additional arena shows are held during the weekend. These require separate ticket purchase and do not include Poppy Festival admission.
Arena Shows: (6pm start time, tickets $22)
April 25: Figure 8 Races & Autocross
April 26: Demolition Derby
April 27: Monster Truck Nitro Tour
Keep in mind, Lancaster is a desert environment, so be sure to bring sunscreen and sunglasses and drink a lot of water.