The California Poppy Festival | Apr 25 | L.A. Parent

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The California Poppy Festival

AV Fair & Event Center

$10

Fri, Apr 25 - 27

10:00am - 10:00pm

FULL DESCRIPTION

The California Poppy Festival™ is the City of Lancaster’s annual celebration of California’s state flower. From April 25-27, 2025, the event will honor the beauty of the poppy with live entertainment, amusement park rides, festival food, live animal exhibits, and countless activities for all ages at the AV Fair & Event Center.

Lancaster boasts one of California's most abundant crops of vibrant poppies, the California state flower. During poppy season, the City, in partnership with the AV Fair & Event Center, puts on an event to welcome and introduce visitors to the Lancaster area. The annual Festival plays host to the colorful poppies, which are an Antelope Valley springtime attraction.

AV Fair & Event Center

2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536, USA

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