Downtown Riverside is all aglow for the Riverside Festival of Lights, sponsored by the Mission Inn and Spa which is owned by Duane and Kelly Roberts. Over three and a half million lights lit up the night. The festival runs from November 27th thru January 3rd.
It was my first time visiting downtown Riverside despite the fact that I’ve lived in Southern California off and on for the past 23 years. I know, shame on me.
The festival had something for people of all ages. A large ice ring in the middle of the square will cost you $13 for one hour plus skate rental. Vendors abound up and down Main Street Square selling everything from funnel cakes and hot dogs, to flashing bubble guns and swords. Grandparents sipping hot chocolate and coffee watch their grandkids skate.
Free entertainment can be heard every evening during the festival. While we were there Pan-Jammin’ played steel drums to Caribbean music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., then my friends Deek and Long rocked the stage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lisa was under the weather but still managed to be an all-out rock & rolla’.
The music stage is located near the skating rink. While listening to the music I noticed a row of people on the rail of the ice rink doing the same. They asked my wife if Deek and Long were going to be playing for a while, to which she replied to them they play until 10 p.m. They all left the rail, changed out of their skates and planted themselves in front of the stage to enjoy the music. I think they even managed to get Deek and Long to do a request, Fleetwood Mac I believe.
Whatever your plans are, this is a perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy Riverside County. After all, we pay county taxes so why not reap some of the results?
Whoa dude, YOU ROCK! Thanks!
Anytime! You guys were awesome – as usual…
How bout post a review of the “prize” you picked up yesterday at Wilson Creek Winery? What did you think?
That prize is truly a prize and I need to wait for a worthy gathering of friends. Probably a poker night coming up soon at the Paige household. Bill are you in? A review will definitely be in order.
It pays to follow the Temecula Valley Wineries on twitter. Hmm, seems I did a story on that last week
Thanks so much. Wilson Creek is a fantastic place to come in the valley. From the winery, to the CreekSide Grill and all the staff. A true representation of my story Why Do We Wine Club. Yes, I’m a wine club member of Wilson.
Now that I possess my media credentials you’ll be seeing a lot more of me, and I plan on promoting the TV to everyone so it’s a very well known destination from all areas.