Southwest Riverside County families are invited to experience carnival rides, food, live entertainment, local vendors, and wrestling at the Riverside County Carnival.
The carnival is set to bring three exciting days of family fun, entertainment, and community energy back to Southwest Riverside County – and specifically, the City of Lake Elsinore. The event will run from May 29-31 at the north parking lot of the Outlets at Lake Elsinore, 17600 Collier Ave.
Residents from Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, and surrounding areas are encouraged to come out and enjoy a lively event packed with carnival rides, games, food, shopping, and live entertainment for all ages.
This year’s event brings even more excitement with the return of live wrestling all three days of the carnival, giving guests even more reasons to come out and be part of the action.
Organizers are also pleased to announce that parking will be free this year, making the event even more accessible for families and attendees across the region.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Riverside County Carnival back to the community,” said Alex Kowalkoski. “This event was built to create something fun, memorable, and affordable for families across our area. We want people from Menifee, Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and beyond to come experience everything the carnival has to offer.”
The Riverside County Carnival was designed to be more than just another event. It was created as a true community experience where families can enjoy classic carnival attractions while also exploring local vendors, enjoying food and live entertainment, and making memories together.
“One of the things that makes this event special is that there is something happening everywhere you turn,” Kowalkoski said. “From the rides to the food to the vendors to the entertainment, this is the kind of event where you can bring the whole family and spend hours having a great time.”
Among this year’s biggest draws is the return of wrestling throughout all three days, which adds a high-energy entertainment element that has become a favorite for many attendees.
“We’re thrilled that wrestling is back for all three days,” said Kowalkoski. “It adds a whole different level of excitement to the carnival atmosphere and gives people even more value when they come out. It’s loud, fun, energetic, and it brings a great crowd.”
In addition to the entertainment, the carnival continues to serve as a platform for local businesses to showcase their products and services to thousands of attendees from across Southwest Riverside County. Organizers say the event blends family entertainment with real community participation, creating a unique experience for both guests and businesses.
“We wanted to create an event that feels exciting for the public but also meaningful for the local business community,” Kowalkoski said. “This is a chance for people to come together, support something fun, and experience a true community event right here in our own region.”
With free parking, three days of activities, and entertainment options for all ages, organizers believe this year’s event will be one of the most exciting yet.
“The fact that parking is free this year is a huge win for families,” Kowalkoski added. “We know people are being careful with their money, and if we can make it easier and more affordable for families to come out and enjoy themselves, that matters to us.”
The Riverside County Carnival invites families, residents, and visitors from throughout the valley to come be part of a weekend filled with fun, excitement, and community spirit.
For event details, vendor opportunities, sponsorship information, and updates, visit RiversideCountyCarnival.com.
