This place is cool. Very old place - incredible farm - excellent atmosphere - unique experiences -…read morebeautiful atmosphere. Some items are a bit expensive including the store.

Located on 123 Farms, the Lavender Festival is available preseason and postseason. We came on…read moreMother's Day where admission was free as long as you bought a parking pass. During the lavender season, the tickets are a bit pricey alongside parking. The farm itself has numerous activities to do, picturesque moments, and different foods to try. My fiancé and I have attended the lavender festival three times already, so we knew what to expect. We avoided the foods we didn't enjoy last time, and tried new items. We ordered their carne asada tacos, croissant beignets, their peach sangria, and more. If you're planning to come here, I'd suggest eating beforehand, because the food is not good. Their tacos are dry; the meat and the tortilla feel like separate entities. Their croissant beignets on the other hand were absolutely phenomenal. It's exactly what you'd expect and it was amazing! Their drinks are good here, too. I had their lavender margarita which was absolutely perfect. Their peach sangria can be better. They sold bunches of lavender in their gift stores and you had opportunities to take photos with their lavender in the fields. It was a unique experience overall away from your usual city life. I don't think I'll come back again. I've been three times enough, and it's generally the same. I'd recommend trying it once to see what it's like, and that's all.

If you happen to be in Palm Springs on a Thursday evening and feel like hitting up Palm Drive, (the…read moremain shopping/eating/ area), you may find yourself floating through a string of booths selling all sorts of wares. They shut off part of the street for the vendors so parking can get challenging. Don't give up...you may have to walk a bit but it's worth it. Everyone is in a cheerful mood and polite! You may walk out with some cute handmade purse, soaps or baked goods too! *Family Fun *Dog friendly (must be on a leash) *Most vendors take Venmo, CC and cash

Always a great time and a good thing for the kids in the area toys for toys for the marines at…read more29palms

Such a beautiful day to visit this 123 Farm in Cherry Valley. It was the Lavander festival till…read moreJuly 19. So many shops, cafe , gardens and live music to enjoy. The Soudough shop was Amaxing. We got the fresh cheddar and jakapeno sourdough bread. Dipped with their farm made balsamic blackberry vinegar and olive oil. So crispy on top and soft dough inside. The matcha room was so good especially the jasmine tea macha and bnb matcha latte. Pizza the sourdough crust with urugula, goat cheese ,figs . Wow . Live music was so enjoyable. The Monark band performed well. Chandelier hanging all over the trees . The cafe and food stands were all open and so many to choose from. Sourdough donuts, burgers, fried with lavender solo. Drinks their signature Lavender ice tea. Be back

We have been to 123 Farm before, and while it remains a visually stunning place, our recent…read moreSaturday visit left us feeling that the event has gotten much more expensive while losing some of its original natural charm and value. The Good: Parking Logistics: The parking lot has been moved closer to the flower fields this year, which is a massive upgrade in convenience compared to previous years. The Atmosphere & Maze: The farm decorations are beautiful, especially the purple cloths hung between the rows of large trees that catch the wind. Our kids also thoroughly enjoyed the Lavender Pallet Maze. It features a fun True/False lavender trivia game inside that kept our son engaged enough to want to do it twice. The Petting Zoo: The animals were quite active (bunnies, a Polish chicken, goats, and a very soft alpaca). It's a nice stop for kids, though parents of timid children should watch out as the little goats can be a bit pushy! The Disappointing: Over-Commercialization: There are massive lighting setups in the flower fields now. It feels like there is too much human intervention, and the lavender didn't look as healthy or vibrant as it did during our first visit. Additionally, most of the fields were already harvested and cut flat. I don't think there will be much of bloom later in the month. Food & Pricing Downgrades: We ordered the Lavender Smash Burger and Lavender Carne Asada Fries. The burger patty was overly salty and the fries lacked crispiness. Two years ago, the specialty drinks (Strawberry Lavender Lemonade and Iced Tea) came with a fresh sprig of lavender. This year, there was no garnish at all. The prices have gone up, but the experience feels stripped down. The "No Water" Policy: The farm is incredibly dry and dusty. Selling lemonade here must be an absolute goldmine because they do not provide water. When my husband went around to the stands to ask for water or extra ice cups, he was told no stand has water, and a cashier literally rolled her eyes at him. Word of advice: Bring plenty of your own water and leave it in the car! The "Free" Kids' Craft: The advertised free craft was a huge letdown. It was just basic coloring pages on postcards with zero staff guidance. The actual interactive crafts require an extra fee, which felt cheap considering the high price of admission. The nearby games were also poorly maintained--the foosball table was so old and broken that it used a ping-pong ball that the soccer men couldn't even hit. Tips for Parents: Check the daily schedule carefully before lounging around! We mistakenly thought crafts started in the evening, but weekend activities actually start at 1:00 PM. Overall, it's still a decent day trip for photos, but bring your own hydration, manage your expectations on the food, and be prepared for a very commercialized experience.

I came here on my birthday with my family. It was a perfect vibe; soft live music, picture perfect…read moremoments everywhere you look, cute shops, great food and drinks and lots to explore. I didn't get to do everything but I will definitely come back to see the rest. I found out they have different festivals year round which is pretty cool. It felt very woman retreat, relaxing girls day kinda feel. It was hot but the huge trees provide lots of shade in the sitting area. Don't wear sandals like me cause it's all wood chips and dirt. The lavender fields are what you think would be the main event but it's not what I imagined and to be honest I wouldn't want to walk through them fully cause I don't like bees. But we did the tractor ride and it drove us through the fields and we got to see a 1000 year old tree! There are some cool historical facts which I won't give away. We tried almost every food house between the 5 of us and we all thought it was great, especially for festival food. I loved all the lavender themes. That was the highlight for me. Lavender drinks, food, atmosphere, bags in the shops, even the tissue paper was themed and tons of instaworthy photo ops. I think it's well worth a try And it's a day of enjoyment in a beautiful nature setting. There are real bathrooms and a cute kids area and even free crafts! I will definitely try out the Christmas festival there next!

We had a great time! I would go back again. Lots of photo opportunities to take. It's really pretty…read moreat night.

Get the Napoli pizza and Mario's cannoli, so good!…read more Admission is $10 but we got ours complimentary from the Hyatt resort across the street. All food items at the fair will cost you $$$. Come earlier in the day as most booths are open then. We arrived between 4-5pm and about 60% of the food booths were closed already.

If you love Italian, this is the place to be. So many wonderful booths with so many tempting…read moredishes to choose from. From ravioli to spaghetti to fresh cannoli. And so many ways to quench your thirst. Plenty of entertainment to keep you entertained throughout the day. This is definitely a must see place to be in the desert

Great fun! Food tents are great! I've purchased jewelry, hats, make bags, shirts, having the best…read moretime. And one repeat! A great experience!

I really enjoy this market. Not everything is well priced, but you'll often run into people with…read moregreat sales or who are going out of business. I got a bag of wonderful costume jewelry here. Also, I really enjoyed the dates- especially the bahri dates. Also got 2 of the best avocados I've had in a while at this market - a buck a piece. Parking is easy. There's plenty of food available if you're hungry.

Small & cute festival. Saw online and drove down to check it out. There is a concert that was…read morefree but only for the local city residents, others is around $11-$12/person, which is not bad for the small community - it came with 2hrs concert, small street foods fairs and 4 hot air balloons shown. Great amphitheater venue and great area for the fair. There are roughly about 15-20 booths, most are foods and most are deep fry or grill and beers/cocktails booths. Other than that, not much to do.

I only went to the evening events, and I didn't do the breakfast. But, what I did go to was…read moreawesome. I think the Glow Up event was really cool, especially since you can walk around and under the balloons. It has a great vibe and it's free. Glow Up is a dance event? I don't think so. If it were, there would be a dance floor. That said, everyone walking around, chatting with strangers, taking cool balloon pictures, and enjoying the awesome weather was great fun. Great music, but the Mayor's welcome speech had a dead mic. I'm sure whatever she said was good. There are good restaurants around, I'm partial to Desert Thai, but there are other options that are all good. Roost has good cocktails and had a singer that was blowing it out. What I like is that walking between the two Blow Ups, San Jacinto Rd Miguel Casino and Cathedral City, there was plenty of space to not feel crowded out. Everyone seemed welcome. Families and couples, of all orientations, meandered and got along. Not just got along, actually enjoyed hanging with each other. This amazing event was free. Hard to complain about anything, when it's completely free.

Wow. Heard such great things about this juried 4 day art celebration that I came from Nashville to…read morejoin my dear friend who'd previously attended. Worth it!!!!! It's a beautiful outdoor event spread out with lots of walking amongst the artist tents. There's a quaint pond in the center, food truck area with some limited seating, clean VIP trailer restrooms, and beverage and snack tucked away all around the area. Tip- wear a hat, sunscreen and comfy shoes. You'll be outside the entire time, walking mostly on grass and some pavement. But let's get to the fabulous array of artists! You'll encounter the artists themselves and most seem to enjoy sharing their stories and talking about their passion. Fabulous jewelry, paintings, sculptures as well as clothing and accessories. You feel so inspired and in awe as you peruse the event. Most artisans were from the Pacific coast but I noticed some from as far as Florida and New Orleans. Paid parking in the civic center gravel lot made it easy to get right in, and plenty of volunteers to guide you throughout the event. When making a purchase you are given a ticket to turn in before leaving to curtail theft. I loved this event and hope to come back someday!

A wonderful time looking at great art. We come here every year to find special items for our home…read moreand for gifts.