Apologies and Appreciation: Correcting Our Mistakes 🍒

🍒 Beaumont Cherry Festival 2026 — Full Details

My Bad, Redlands.

Last week I said the Cherry Festival was in Redlands.

It's not.

The Beaumont Cherry Festival — May 28-31, 2026 — is about 20 miles east of us. Been running since 1914. Great event. Just not ours.

Several of you caught it fast and reached out. That's exactly what a real community does — and I'm grateful.

Redlands is orange country. 🍊 Should've known better.

Sorry for the mix-up. Corrected. Moving on.

— Carlos RedlandsNow.com | Local news. Local events. Local life — in the right city.

📅 Dates & Location

May 28 – 31, 2026 (Thursday through Sunday) NEW location: Southwest corner of Beaumont Ave. & Cougar Way, Beaumont, CA 92223 — a brand-new 30-acre city-owned site (bigger and better than before). Official Site

⏰ Daily Hours

Specific hours are TBD (sign up for their mailing list for updates), but based on shuttle schedules shared on social media:

Thursday: 5 PM – 10 PM
Friday: 5 PM – 11 PM
Saturday: Noon – 11 PM
Sunday: Noon – 9 PM

🎡 What's There

50+ vendors — food, drinks, and shopping
Carnival rides & games — full kid zone
Beer garden — craft brews, wines & spirits
Live music & entertainment — all included with admission (no upsell)
Food trucks (including The Big Easy Sandwich)
Cherry-themed treats throughout

🥁 The Parade — Saturday, May 30 @ 10:30 AM

Theme: "Stars, Stripes, and Sweet Cherries" 🇺🇸🍒

Marches down Beaumont Avenue
Features local schools, businesses, floats, and performances
Celebrates Beaumont's agricultural heritage AND America's 250th birthday
Parade registration deadline: May 20, 2026
Parade Info

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Children under 5: FREE (with ticketed adult)
Ticket pricing TBD — watch their site for announcements
All entertainment included with admission
Tickets are non-refundable

📋 Good to Know

Detail	Policy
Pets	No pets (service animals only)
Outside food	Not permitted (sealed water OK)
Bags	Clear bags, small clutch/crossbody/fanny packs
Under 18	Must be accompanied by adult 21+
Rain policy	Rain or shine
Re-entry	Yes, with hand stamp
Parking	TBD — details announced closer to event

🏛️ The Organization Behind It

Run by the Cherries of the Pass Foundation — a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and community service. The festival has been a Pass Area tradition for over 100 years, now being revitalized with a fresh mission and a new venue. Learn More

📞 Contact & Stay Updated

Website: beaumontcherryfestival.org
Email: info@beaumontcherryfestival.org
City contact: Julie Van Hook, PIO — (951) 572-3230 | pio@beaumontca.gov