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College of the Desert Street Fair


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 38 attractions in Palm Desert
Traveler Description:
Located on the College of the Desert campus, this weekly event sponsors over 300 vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts, clothing, and...... more » Located on the College of the Desert campus, this weekly event sponsors over 300 vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts, clothing, and interesting trinkets. « less
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Address: 43-500 Monterey Ave at Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260
Tel: 760-346-8041

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5 of 5 stars
dashboardbuddies   1 contribution
plymouth
Sep 15, 2009

My family and I have been to this street fair many times. It is always a new experience when we go there. Lots and lots of great deals to coose from. The food is to die for! The people are friendly and very helpful. You can bring your doggie too! Definetly a place to see. more

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3 of 5 stars
Oregonian4th   22 contributions
Oregon
May 7, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We decided to go on a recommendation at our hotel. I was disappointed with the quality of the merchandise. It reminded me of a county fair with lots of junk from China and Mexico. There were a few booths that sold some nice silver jewelry, but most everything was cheap knockoffs. more

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4 of 5 stars
cuckoroo   1 contribution
rancho mirage, ca
Jan 12, 2009

It's a must see. I enjoy this street fair and I come to visit once every season. Lots of sellers and lots to buy so bring a list or you end up buying what you don't need. Lots of walking too so wear comfortable shoes. Come early to avoid crowds and parking gets full easily. Some parking are on dirt... more

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2 of 5 stars
Joseph110   5 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Dec 28, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Two years ago my husband bought a lovely pair of square black and gold earrings, an imitation of a famous name. The next year we went back to the same stand for the matching bracelet which had a magnetic clasp. That stand is well known and always crowded and they do have beautiful things.We bought the bracelet and noticed the... more

Just okay
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2 of 5 stars
tedandlisa90   135 contributions
Claremont, California
Apr 14, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I don't know what I expected but... just very average too many vendors that cater to the senior citizen crowd. Many of the same vendors over and over. There were a couple of okay vendors but honestly I'd rather spend my time someplace else!! Can't recommend!! more

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5 of 5 stars
kellyrae314   1 contribution
Nebraska
Jan 1, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Ever since I was young my family and I have visited the street fair at College of the Desert. We call it the "swap meet" and it is well known in my family for the yummy food and great deals on artwork and jewelry. My grandma shops at the street fair so much that she receives "deals" from certain vendors.... more

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5 of 5 stars
stuey63   2 contributions
Rancho Mirage, CA
Nov 25, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Great place to go for deals in a peaceful setting among date palm trees. Parking is ample and if you park far, there is shuttle services. There are a lot of vendors to help you fill up your tummy. I reccomend this place to family, friend and clients. Bring sneakers because you will walk more than you think more

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5 of 5 stars
pvknitwit   1 contribution
Penn Valley, CA
Oct 25, 2005
43
people found this review helpful

I have been visiting the Palm Desert area for 20 years. The Street Fair at the College of the Desert has been in existence EVERY Saturday and Sunday for as long as I can remember! It used to be just a little place with a few booths and some entertainers, but today it is much larger. The larger size has... more

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College of the Desert Street Fair Address

43-500 Monterey Ave at Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Tel: 760-346-8041