The Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the 60th annual Borrego Days Desert Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026, at Christmas Circle Community Park on Palm Canyon Drive in the heart of Borrego Springs.
Saturday kicks off with a multi-plane flyover down Palm Canyon Drive followed by a hometown parade down Palm Canyon Drive to Christmas Circle, and a “Shine & Show” car and vehicle show. The festival grounds open at 10am both days with free live entertainment throughout the weekend, including DJs, mariachi, dance troupes, and local bands performing in English and Spanish. Visitors can also expect a beer garden, a kids zone, food trucks and food stations, and vendor booths spanning art, information, jewelry, and more.
Now in its sixth decade, Borrego Days remains one of the desert community’s biggest annual gatherings, drawing residents and visitors from across San Diego County to the Anza-Borrego desert for a weekend of small-town celebration.
For the full schedule and vendor information, visit borregodays.com.