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Borrego Days 2025

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The countdown is on for Borrego Days 2025! 


This year's Desert Festival takes place October 18–19, 2025 at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs. The event is free to attend and packed with community favorites, new additions, and live performances.


  • Dates: October 18–19, 2025
  • Parade Theme: Hometown Happiness
  • Location: Christmas Circle, Borrego Springs
  • Full Schedule & Details: BorregoDays.com



2025 Festival Entertainment Lineup

Subject to change. For the most current schedule, visit:
 borregodays.com/festival-events-schedule



Saturday, October 18 Highlights

8:45 AM – National Anthem by Robin Young

Along the Palm Canyon Drive parade route.


8:50–9:00 AM – Multi-plane Flyover

A stunning aerial display over Palm Canyon Drive and Christmas Circle.


9:00–10:00 AM – Borrego Days Parade

Theme: Hometown Happiness. Bring a chair and watch from the curb.


10:00 AM – Festival Grounds Open

Including food stations, booths, an expanded Kids Zone, and the Shine & Show Car/Vehicle Show.


Saturday Entertainment Lineup (Main Stage)

10:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Al Williams Quintet


12:35 – 1:00 PM – Community & Chamber Awards

Includes parade and car show winners.


1:00 – 3:15 PM – Stone Horse

First time in Borrego—don’t miss their unique sound.


3:20 – 5:35 PM – Pulp Vixen

All-female band performing in English and Spanish.


5:40 – 7:45 PM – PHT and the Honky Tonk Nights

Close out Saturday with high-energy modern country music.


The Beer Garden stays open until 8:00 PM

Festival grounds close at 8:00 PM. Come back Sunday!


Sunday, October 19 Highlights

9:30 AM – Festival Grounds Reopen

Morning performance to be announced.


10:15 AM – 12:15 PM – TBA


12:20 – 2:30 PM – Disturbing The Piece

A local favorite band that always draws a crowd.


3:00 PM – Festival Ends

See you at Borrego Days 2026!


What’s New This Year


Live Coverage by The RAM Radio

Borrego Valley Community Radio will broadcast from the festival all weekend long.


Expanded Kids Zone

More activities and games for all ages.


More Food Options

From food trucks to local vendors.


New Vendors & Booths

Explore a variety of art, crafts, information, and services.


Extended Beer Garden Hours

Saturday’s beer garden stays open until 8:00 PM.







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