# Events & Things To Do In Ridgecrest, CA This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Ridgecrest, California is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Ridgecrest, California this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Ridgecrest

- **Event Name**: MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Ridgecrest,CA at Patriot Bar
  - **Description**: MicroMania Midget Wrestling returns to the Patriot Bar on Saturday May 2nd, 2026  in Ridgecrest, CAAbout this EventMicroMania Midget Wrestling returns to the Patriot Bar on Saturday May 2nd , 2026 in Ridgecrest, CA
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/micromania-midget-wrestling-ridgecrestca-at-patriot-bar/100001984951378005
  - **Venue**: The Patriot Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 322
  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, comedy, wrestling
- **Event Name**: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Twisted Gypsy at Desert Empire Fairgrohnds
  - **Description**: Twisted Gypsy is back at Desert Empire Fairgrounds May 2nd. 

Join us as TWISTED GYPSY celebrates and REINVENTS the timeless music of the legendary FLEETWOOD MAC.
“MORE THAN JUST A TRIBUTE”, Twisted Gypsy takes you back to the early days of Hollywood’s Su
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/fleetwood-mac-tribute-twisted-gypsy-at-desert-empire-fairgrohnds/200029775090605
  - **Venue**: Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Food Truck Friday
  - **Description**: 🎉🍔 Food Truck Friday is Back – May 1st! 🍔🎉

Join us for another amazing Food Truck Friday on May 1st from 5–9 PM! We’ve extended the evening by an extra hour for summer because last time, no one wanted the fun to end! ☀️🌙

We’re especially excited to brin
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/food-truck-friday/200029933727618
  - **Venue**: Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, entertainment, parties
- **Event Name**: Butterfly Release - in memory of a loved one
  - **Description**: Join us for the 16th annual Commemorative Butterfly Release in memory of a loved one.

The Butterfly Release is a beautiful way to reflect on the happy memories of those who have passed or to honor the ones we love.

Visit RRH.org/Butterfly to purchase yo
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/butterfly-release-in-memory-of-a-loved-one/200029797805313
  - **Venue**: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
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- **Event Name**: POP PUNK TAKEOVER! Lioneer / Gavin Prophet / Ikana / Neo Guillotine
  - **Description**: Friday May 1st, Experience Freqs invites you to join us for an evening of Pop Punk, Emo, and everything in between!

Based now in San Diego, Lioneer is the new & improved chapter of Mike Liorti's musical journey formerly known as Rosedale. Returning t
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/pop-punk-takeover-lioneer-gavin-prophet-ikana-neo-guillotine/200029715746519
  - **Venue**: Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
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  - **Categories**: art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Hand Build Mushroom Stakes
  - **Description**: Mushroom Garden Stakes – Hand Building Workshop

Bring a little magic to your garden! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll hand-build your very own whimsical mushroom garden stake from stoneware clay. No experience necessary — all skill levels are welc
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/hand-build-mushroom-stakes/200029895518526
  - **Venue**: 803 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA, United States, California 93555
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  - **Categories**: workshops, magic-show
- **Event Name**: New Volunteer Orientation & Shelter Training (Ridgecrest)
  - **Description**: TURN COMPASSION INTO ACTION!  Join us to learn how YOU can help save  small and large animals during wildfires and other disasters!About this EventWelcome to the New Volunteer Orientation & Training 20
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgecrest/new-volunteer-orientation-and-shelter-training-ridgecrest/100001986626487302
  - **Venue**: Kerr McGee Community Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, volunteering

## Trending Events in Ridgecrest

- **Event Name**: Community 4th of July Celebration
  - **Description**: 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: A Community Picnic Event! Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, family, and friends to celebrate with your community!
(No Easy-ups or hard shade co
  - **Venue**: 100 W California Ave , Ridgecrest, CA, United States, California 93555
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- **Event Name**: MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Ridgecrest,CA at Patriot Bar
  - **Description**: MicroMania Midget Wrestling returns to the Patriot Bar on Saturday May 2nd, 2026  in Ridgecrest, CAAbout this EventMicroMania Midget Wrestling returns to the Patriot Bar on Saturday May 2nd , 2026 in Ridgecrest, CA
  - **Venue**: The Patriot Bar
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- **Event Name**: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Twisted Gypsy at Desert Empire Fairgrohnds
  - **Description**: Twisted Gypsy is back at Desert Empire Fairgrounds May 2nd. 

Join us as TWISTED GYPSY celebrates and REINVENTS the timeless music of the legendary FLEETWOOD MAC.
“MORE THAN JUST A TRIBUTE”, Twisted Gypsy takes you back to the early days of Hollywood’s Su
  - **Venue**: Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
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- **Event Name**: Vacation Bible School 2026 @ RUMC
  - **Description**: Wonders of His Creation: Exploring God's Greatness In The National Parks Vacation Bible School 2026

Happening Mon. June 1st through Thurs. June 4th, 2026 at RUMC!

Children entering 1st grade through 7th grade in the Fall, 2026 are invited to join in on
  - **Venue**: 639 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA, United States, California 93555
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- **Event Name**: Food Truck Friday
  - **Description**: 🎉🍔 Food Truck Friday is Back – May 1st! 🍔🎉

Join us for another amazing Food Truck Friday on May 1st from 5–9 PM! We’ve extended the evening by an extra hour for summer because last time, no one wanted the fun to end! ☀️🌙

We’re especially excited to brin
  - **Venue**: Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States
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- **Event Name**: Ridgecrest Pride 2026
  - **Description**: Ridgecrest Pride 2026 is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Freedom Park for a free day of joy, visibility, and community connection right here in Ridgecrest.

Join us for this free, fa
  - **Venue**: 101 E. Coso Avenue #37, Ridgecrest, CA, United States, California 93556
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- **Event Name**: Stand-Up Comedy Tour: Chris Flail presents "Respectfully" (Ridgecrest, CA)
  - **Description**: BIG LAUGHS with one of social media's fastest growing comedians.  A smart, rugged show that (Respectfully) makes fun of everyone together.About this EventSATURDAY, APRIL 4TH AT 7:00PM, Ge
  - **Venue**: The Patriot Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: ACGC Triennial 2026
  - **Description**: Next August join us for the 2026 Triennial Convention in the beautiful North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains at Ridgecrest Conference Center.

This event brings together our denomination every three years for important business sessions, worship, practical
  - **Venue**: Ridgecrest Conference Center
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- **Event Name**: Rampage After Hours
  - **Description**: Rampage at Ridgecrest After Hours: The night it all comes together!
Saturday, May 16th from 5pm - 10pm

• Live Stream MMA Fight Night
• Live Music & Entertainment
• Family Fun
• Food Vendors
• Beer & Cocktails

From the roar of the race to the lig
  - **Venue**: Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Ridgecrest,CA at Patriot Bar (Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Patriot Bar), Fleetwood Mac Tribute Twisted Gypsy at Desert Empire Fairgrohnds (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center), Food Truck Friday (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States), Butterfly Release - in memory of a loved one (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital), POP PUNK TAKEOVER! Lioneer / Gavin Prophet / Ikana / Neo Guillotine (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm at Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** New Volunteer Orientation & Shelter Training (Ridgecrest) (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 am at Kerr McGee Community Center).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ridgecrest this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Ridgecrest,CA at Patriot Bar (Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Patriot Bar), Fleetwood Mac Tribute Twisted Gypsy at Desert Empire Fairgrohnds (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center), Food Truck Friday (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm at Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States), Butterfly Release - in memory of a loved one (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital), POP PUNK TAKEOVER! Lioneer / Gavin Prophet / Ikana / Neo Guillotine (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm at Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Ridgecrest on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Ridgecrest include The Patriot Bar, Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Ridgecrest range from USD 29 to USD 322. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Ridgecrest include MicroMania Wrestling Entertainment, Twisted-Gypsy, City of Ridgecrest Food Truck Fridays.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Ridgecrest?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Ridgecrest.

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