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Morongo Donates $300,000 to The 2026 Cherry Festival and Fair
MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has donated $300,000 to the Cherries of the Pass Foundation to support the 2026 Cherry Festival and Fair, reinforcing the Tribe’s continuing commitment to the Pass community.
Set for four days at the end of May 2026, the Cherry Festival & Fair has become a cherished Southern California tradition that celebrates the agricultural heritage of the San Gorgonio Pass while bringing together families, small businesses and visitors from across Riverside County and beyond. Proceeds support community programming, scholarships and local nonprofit initiatives.
“Morongo is delighted to support the Cherry Festival & Fair again this year and the hard work of the Cherries of the Pass Foundation to stage this wonderful celebration of our region’s history,” said Morongo Tribal Chairman Charles Martin. “We are honored to support events that bring our local communities together and help strengthen local traditions.”
The Cherry Festival and Fair has become one of the Pass Area’s signature events, attracting thousands of local residents and guests who enjoy a weekend of live entertainment, carnival rides, car show, food vendors, and craft booths. The festival highlights the region’s historic cherry orchards that once made Beaumont and surrounding communities famous.
“Morongo’s ongoing, generous support ensures we can continue to grow this treasured event and expand its impact,” said Kiara Vasquez, Executive Assistant to the Cherries of the Pass Foundation. “This partnership allows us to enhance programming and keep the festival accessible to families throughout the region.”
The Cherry Festival & Fair is set for May 28 – 31, at an exciting new location at the corner of Beaumont Ave and Cougar Way in Beaumont. For information, visit https://www.beaumontcherryfestival.org/
About the Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Located at the foot of the San Gorgonio Mountains in Riverside County, the 36,000-acre Morongo Indian Reservation is home to the more than 1,000 members of the resilient Morongo Band of Mission Indians. As a sovereign nation, the Morongo Tribe has overcome decades of adversity to become a model of self-reliance and self-determination. Today the Tribe provides over $3 billion in regional economic activity and more than 2,500 jobs as the region’s largest employer. Morongo has built upon its successes for the benefit of generations to come and the surrounding communities, all while honoring and preserving the rich traditions of its past. For information, visit https://morongonation.org/
