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College of the Desert Street Fair

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 36 attractions in Palm Desert
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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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Reviews of College of the Desert Street Fair

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“Just okay”
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2 of 5 stars
tedandlisa90
CA
Apr 14, 2008

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

“A Must See!”
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5 of 5 stars
kellyrae314
Nebraska
Jan 1, 2008
1/1 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

“Thumbs up!!”
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5 of 5 stars
stuey63
Rancho Mirage, CA
Nov 25, 2007
2/2 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

“A MUST Experience”
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5 of 5 stars
pvknitwit
Penn Valley, CA
Oct 25, 2005
42/45 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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43-500 Monterey Ave at Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Tel: 760-346-8041