It's the National Orange Show Festival

May 25, 2012
The National Orange Show opened in San Bernardino yesterday afternoon with a variety of attractions including BMX bike races and acrobats from Hebei, China. Today is Senior Celebration time with free admission for seniors starting at 2 p.m.
The Festival will continue on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with gates opening at noon each day. Admission is $5 and  children 10 and under are free. Wristbands are $15 for unlimited rides until 9 p.m.
Those of us who live in the area are aware of the folk history. The original Orange Show opened in March of 1911. While looking for a site, one considered was an Indian burial ground and so the Indians put a curse on the event that there would be rain at least one day. And interestingly, no matter when the National Orange Show is held, there has been at least one day of rain. Just to continue the legend, rain is predicted for today and there was a bit of a drizzle as I came to work.
Rain, however, has not hindered crowds from attending and enjoying the citrus celebration.