The Morongo Band of Mission Indians in Riverside County, California, on Monday announced a donation of $300,000 to the Cherries of the Pass Foundation to support the 2026 Cherry Festival and Fair.
Scheduled for May 28-31, the Cherry Festival & Fair has become a Southern California tradition that celebrates the agricultural heritage of the San Gorgonio Pass while bringing together families, small businesses, and visitors from across Riverside County and beyond. Proceeds support community programming, scholarships, and local nonprofit initiatives.
“Morongo is delighted to support the Cherry Festival & Fair again this year and the hard work of the Cherries of the Pass Foundation to stage this wonderful celebration of our region’s history,” Morongo Tribal Chairman Charles Martin said in a statement. “We are honored to support events that bring our local communities together and help strengthen local traditions.”
The Cherry Festival & Fair has become one of the Pass Area’s signature events, attracting thousands of local residents and guests who for live entertainment, carnival rides, car show, food vendors, and craft booths. The festival highlights the region’s historic cherry orchards that once made Beaumont and surrounding communities famous.
“Morongo’s ongoing, generous support ensures we can continue to grow this treasured event and expand its impact,” Cherries of the Pass Foundation Executive Assistant Kiara Vasquez said. “This partnership allows us to enhance programming and keep the festival accessible to families throughout the region.”
The Cherry Festival & Fair this year is to be held at a new location, at the corner of Beaumont Ave and Cougar Way, in Beaumont.
