2025/2026 Calendar of Events
December 13, 3-7PM
Bertling Ranch & Ramona Bowl Christmas Festival!
We’re excited that @thebertlingranch has found a new home at @ramonabowlamphitheatre on December 13, from 3-7pm. We will have all our great vendors out and look forward to seeing y’all there! Bring the family and enjoy a great evening at the beautiful Ramona Bowl.
🚛 Food Trucks
🎤 Music
🍺 Full Bar
🛍️ Local Vendors
🦙 Petting Zoo
January 3rd 2026
ROLL IN THE NEW YEAR
Roll in The New Year: La Famalia Car Club at The Ramona Bowl!
Kick off the New Year in style with the La Famalia Car Club's "Roll in The New Year" event at the breathtaking Ramona Bowl! Join us for a full day of stunning vehicles, family fun, great food, and good vibes set against the iconic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Event Highlights:
- The Car Show: Witness a spectacular display of custom, classic, and lowrider vehicles presented by the legendary La Famalia Car Club and friends. Come see the shine, the passion, and the artistry of the automotive world!
- Family Fun in the Kid's Corner: This year, we're dedicated to the little ones! Our massive Kid's Corner features exciting carnival games with prizes, ensuring a fun-filled day for all ages.
- Food & Drink: Feast on delicious offerings from a variety of food vendors, catering to every craving. Plus, our full bar will be open, serving your favorite beverages to toast the start of the new year!
- Vendors & Music: Stroll through a diverse selection of vendors offering unique merchandise. Enjoy the perfect soundtrack for the day with live music filling the amphitheater.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind automotive and community celebration! Whether you're a devoted car enthusiast, looking for a family outing, or just want to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of the Ramona Bowl, "Roll in The New Year" is the place to be.
Mark your calendars for January 3rd—let's roll into 2026 together!
January 3rd, 4th, & 10, 2026
Palm Springs International Film Festival Presents:
Ramona and the ballad of juan diego
SYNOPSIS:
Jason Sklaver’s feature documentary “Ramona and the Ballad of Juan Diego” follows hardcore punk musician and actor Eli Santana uncovers the real story behind Ramona – the 1883 novel, the century-old play, and harrowing Indigenous history beneath it all. From fiction to fact, from stage to truth – this is the untold story of Juan Diego, Ramona, and the Native struggle buried beneath California’s most enduring myth.
Film Details:
- Director: Jason Sklaver
- Producers: Tawney Sklaver
- Screenwriter: Jason Sklaver
- Cinematographers: Kyle Safieh
- Editor: Peregrine Beckman
- Music: Bryan Meyers
- Cast: Eli Santana, Alice Holmes, Duane Minard, Dydia DeLyser, Dennis Anderson, Kayla Contreras, Dan Ferguson, Andrea Candelaria, Steve Alvarez, Daniel Salgado
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Year: 2025
- Running Time:1. 19 minutes
- Premiere Status: World Premiere
- Director Filmography: 15 Septembers Later (2016), The Kidnapping of Chris Burden (1998)
- Primary Company: Filmmakers Anonymous
April 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th
May 2nd & 3rd 2026
103rd Season of Ramona
California's official outdoor play, Ramona, returns for its 103rd season at the Ramona Bowl. This timeless, romantic tragedy, based on Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel, comes to life on April 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, and May 2nd and 3rd, 2026.
Experience the rich history and culture of Southern California in the 1850s, as hundreds of volunteer performers, including actors, dancers, and skilled horseback riders, bring this grand-scale pageant to life. The story of Ramona, a young woman of Native American and Scottish descent, and her love for Alessandro, a proud Native American man, is a powerful and unforgettable spectacle.
Join us for this iconic piece of California history and be a part of the 103rd season of Ramona.
