It may be 2026, but an old-time country fair is on in Perris.
Kids can mingle with goats and livestock. Teens can be swung high above the ground on the Vertigo ride. There are magic shows, musicians and food galore.
The four-day Southern California Fair has returned to the Perris fairgrounds with something for every member of the family.
Juliana, 3, and Scarlett Abundis dance Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, with a Powerhouse member at the Southern California Fair in Perris. The event continues until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Aziah Lopez, 3, greets a goat Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair on opening day in Perris. The event ends Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Eddie Villarreal and Alexis Little enjoy the Vertigo ride Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris. The event continues until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Raphael Montague takes his dog to opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, of the Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Matt Burdelas, 17, enjoys the Southern California Fair on opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Perris. The fair is on until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Aziah Lopez, 3, and Claudia Villasenor atend the Southern California Fair on opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Perris. The event continues until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Dario Potesta and Isabelle Fernandez take a spin on the Scooter ride at the Southern California Fair on opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Andrew Lemelin, Dominique and Breanna Lamoreaux take a dinner break at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Angel Reyes, 7 months old, attends the Southern California Fair in Perris with his mother Karina on opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Lylah Andrews and Colton Montague spin plates with the help of Capt. Tall Tale at the Southern California Fair on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Dixie, 2, and mother Taylor Kelsey ride the Wacky Worm on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day. The event continues until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Breanna and Dominique Lamoreaux pose Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Kylie Howard, 8, helps magician Frank Thurston during a Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, show at the 2026 Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Larry Hiskett, also known as Washboard Willy, performs Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Eva Davis, 4, enjoys a frosted lemonade Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, during the Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Korbyn and Brayden Ceron carry Chewy the alligator Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
A participant in the Farmer’s Daughters Scholarship competition is seen Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Participants in the Farmer’s Daughters Scholarship competition are seen Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day. The event continues until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Fairgoers manuever vehicles on the Scooter ride Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Samantha Mejia and Alex Lopez play a game Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, during the Southern California Fair on opening day in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Israel, 8, and Daniel Moreno, 9, take a spin on a ride at the Southern California Fair in Perris on opening day, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. The event ends Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Athena Travis, 7, and Roxanne Lussier enjoy the Hyperdrive ride Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at the Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
Guillermo Gonzalez and Alyssa Estrella are entertained by Capt. Tall Tale on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, during the Southern California Fair in Perris. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
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Juliana, 3, and Scarlett Abundis dance Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, with a Powerhouse member at the Southern California Fair in Perris. The event continues until Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)
At the event once known as the Farmers Fair, guests will find the usual fare: carnival rides, food, vendors, exhibits and games.
Admission is $5, but those 3 and under are free.
The dates and hours for the fair, which began Thursday evening, Oct. 8, are:
Friday, Oct. 9: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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