Fair fun is back as the National Orange Show returns to San Bernardino
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Carnival rides, dragons and all Alaskan pig racing have once again taken over as the 109th National Orange Show Fair presented by Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has returned to San Bernardino.
Performers entertain fairgoers at the 109th year of the National Orange Show in San Bernardino on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The 109th year of the National Orange Show continued as a man enjoys watching the midway rides on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fairgoers Nevaeh Ortega, 11, and friend Nevaeh Gonzalez, 12, enjoy the Sound Wave ride at the 109th year of the National Orange Show fair in San Bernardino on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fairgoers ride the Viper at the National Orange Show fair in San Bernardino on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fairgoers enjoy midway rides at the 109th year of the National Orange Show in San Bernardino on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Children enjoy bumper cars at the 109th year of the National Orange Show fair in San Bernardino on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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Performers entertain fairgoers at the 109th year of the National Orange Show in San Bernardino on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fairgoers can enjoy several free encounters, such as the sting ray encounter, where you can touch live sting rays, Brad’s World of Reptiles, introducing all things scaly and slithering, and even a live shark encounter.
Guests can also enjoy several free performances and shows, such as JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show, Marinelli Bros. Circus and others.
Beloved fair food favorites such as funnel cakes and fried goodies can be found among the concessions as well as a large variety of carnival rides.
The National Orange Show Fair opened Wednesday and is located at 690 S. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino. The fair continues to run Saturday, April 18, from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased online starting at $5, and children under the age of five are free. For more information and to buy tickets, visit nationalorangeshow.com
