Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival prices, what attendees are saying

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival returned Thursday, welcoming visitors despite intermittent rain showers.

Ticket prices for the 2025 fair are set at $18 for general admission, $12 for children, and $15 for seniors.

Attendees can enjoy unlimited rides on Thursdays for $32.

There are several vendors to choose from, including Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls.

"They start at $8," Dane Baldwin, owner said. "They range from $8 to $13, depending on the toppings and the goodies you have on.

Maira Miranda and Aaron Simpson enjoyed some cinnamon rolls to celebrate their 6 month anniversary.

"Compared to recent years it's gone up a lot more," Miranda said. "Instead of getting 6, we just got 1 each."

She said a little rain wasn't going to stop her from attending the fair.

"We've made a lot of memories here," Miranda said. "We hope to keep coming back and just keep building those memories."

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear more from festivalgoers.