Every year the hills light up orange, and every year the Antelope Valley shows up for it. The California Poppy Festival is one of those traditions that reminds you why this place is special - and this weekend, Lancaster is rolling out the full experience. Live music, local vendors, family activities, and that unmistakable AV energy. Whether you're a first-timer or you've been coming since before you can remember, this weekend has something worth showing up for.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening this weekend 🔔✨:

     🌼 Experience the magic of the California Poppy Festival 
     🎸 Enjoy folk music live with Asher Nicholson
     🏺 Meet Native American artist Judy Einboden
     🛹 Cheer on the riders at the LA County Skate Jam
     🥂 Sip mimosas & micheladas at Sunday Brunch

- Sage Bloom
Chasing sunsets, good stories, and desert blooms.

Featured Event: California Poppy Festival 🌼

When: April 17th - April 19th
Where: AV Fair & Event Center - 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA

The California Poppy Festival™ is the City of Lancaster’s annual celebration of California’s state flower. Lancaster boasts one of California’s most abundant crops of vibrant poppies, the California state flower. 

From April 17th - 19th, 2026, 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.

Featured Event:
Sunday Brunch – Mimosas & Micheladas 🥂🍷

When: April 19th from 10AM - 1:00PM
Where: AV Winery & Brewery – 42041 20th St W, Lancaster, CA

Join us for a relaxed, flavor filled brunch featuring made-to-order omelettes or scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fresh fruit, assorted pastries and croissants, plus plenty of bubbly.

Live acoustic music by Joei Strader 10:30am - 1:30pm 🍷🍺

Bring friends, bring family, and come claim your favorite table.

Let’s make Sunday feel like Sunday again. 🥂🍳