The largest annual event in the Antelope Valley is the AV Fair and alfalfa festival. Once a year the AV fairgrounds are jammed packed with events and things to do during this 11 day festival. Events include performances from local performers to big name celebrities, rural olympics, demolition derby, auctions, bull riding and much, much more!

The city of Lancaster's independence day fireworks display is one of the largest in the Antelope Valley. Held each year at the AV Fairgrounds; you can have a BLAST this fourth of July. The fairgrounds are roomy enough to enjoy the fireworks show from many vantage points. There is also a rural olympics show to enjoy before dusk.

The annual Palmdale fall festival offers something for everyone. You can shop to your hearts content at hundreds of vendors, enjoy a delicious meal and watch a live concert in the evening. There is an entire area dedicated to entertaining kids where they can enjoy rides, games and face painting among many other fun activities while adults can visit various expos, the farmers market and more.

Each year the city of Palmdale puts on a firework extravaganza to celebrate the fourth of July with a BANG! The show can be seen from vantage points all across the Antelope Valley, but the best experience is had within the football field at Palmdale High School; they do a great job of choreographing the music with the fireworks display.

The annual fall festival held at Saint Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo offers a wide variety of arts & entertainment as well as the world famous angelic ceramics of Fr. Maur van Doorslaer. Each year thousands of people flock to the beautiful San Gabriel foothills to visit the serene surroundings of this Benedictine Monastery.

Dry Town water park is a great place to go on those hot days in the AV. The park features a six-acre Old West mining town-themed aquatic park with a 925-foot lazy river; a 35-foot water slide tower with three water slides and a splash pool; 6,000-square-foot children's water playground; a food and beverage snack bar with patio area; a merchandise store; a covered picnic area and arcade.

The rolling hills in the westernmost Antelope Valley come alive in springtime. From afar the hills appear airbrushed with color. While the California Poppy Reserve may be a great subject for a painting, it's also a great place to go for a walk, learn about our state flower and at the same time, take in the magnificent view.

Extremely rare and unusual rock formations are just one of many beautiful things you will see at Devil's Punchbowl. With an elevation starting at 4,200 ft above sea level, the view over the high desert seems to go on forever. Beautiful pine trees & fresh air abound at this hidden geological wonderland.

On a clear day, towering granite mountaintops can be seen throughout the easternmost Antelope Valley. Standing some thousand feet about the valley floor, most of these mountains are part of Saddleback Butte State Park; created to preserve the pristine natural beauty of the high desert.
 

Tehachapi produces more wind generated energy than anyplace in the world. There are several locations to get a great view of the windmills; in fact they are pretty hard to miss. Hiking will provide you with a closer view via the Pacific Crest Trail; however great views can be seen just by taking a drive along Willow Springs Road from Rosamond to Tehachapi.

The Palmdale / Lancaster area may be considered the desert, but that doesn't stop many avid fishermen from dropping a line in the water without having to drive for hours. Relax and unwind - Fishing is possible via one of these lakes or streams in and around the Antelope Valley.

Over 70 of the world’s most endangered felines reside right here in the Antelope Valley. At the Exotic Feline Breeding compound in Rosamond, not only will you see some of the worlds most rare and beautiful cats in all their glory, but also many of them are housed just a few feet away from where you may stand to view them.