4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
951-847-1904
fortcrossfun@gmail.com
Special Stuff at the
2025 Lilac Festival!
Early Bird Discount Codes!
Use the following discount codes on the purchase page to receive these special discounts!
- 25% discount with code LILACS25 through April 3
- 20% discount with code LILACS20 through April 9
- 15% discount with code LILACS15 through April 16
- 10% discount with code LILACS10 through April 23
- 5% discount with code LILACS5 through May 11
- If you have a group of 15 or more for the 2025 Lilac Festival, call or email us before you purchase so we can get you a 15% group discount. This offer applies to activity package purchases only. Excludes discounts on General Admission.
Fun Photo Contest!
at Fort Cross during the Lilac Festival!
We'd love to see some seasonal "team spirit"!
What does this mean??
Come to the Lilac Festival in your best attire as it relates to spring and lilacs!
Purple, flowery, fairy, elf themed... Be creative!
Have you passed by something fabulous somewhere, and wanted to buy it, but thought "Nahhhh, where would I wear that?"
At the 2025 Lilac Festival, please!
For the manly dudes that want to participate but don't want to dress as a purple fairy, come in your best farm wear! Just be creative!
HOW TO ENTER:
- Dress up in festive attire appropriate for the Lilac Festival.
- Take photos of yourself at the Lilac Festival.
- Post your best photos on social media with the hashtag #FCLilacFestival no later than May 12, 2025.
CONTEST CATEGORIES:
- Most Purple
- Straight From The Farm
- Most Magical
- Most Representing of Spring
- Overall Favorite Attire
- Best Photo (fun poses and good photography will likely win this category)
- Best Dressed Couple (on point with the theme, of course)
- Best Family Ensemble (again, stick with the theme!)
- ....maybe we'll think of more
WHAT YOU COULD WIN:
- Tickets to future Fort Cross events. Values ranging up to $270.
- Entry photo featured on our social media page.
Easter Weekend Shenanigans
at Fort Cross during the Lilac Festival!
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20
It's been a family tradition that instead of the Easter Bunny, we have.... the Easter Skunk.
That's right.
Around 10:15 am on April 19, and 12:15 pm on April 20, we will be doing an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Skunk! All ages are encouraged to participate. You do need to purchase at least a General Admission ticket, but we definitely encourage teens and adults to participate.
Why?
Because the wonder of childhood should never end!!
Also, because the Easter Skunk will pop out and surprise you. He may chase you. If he sprays you (don't worry, it's just water and vinegar for a festive skunk aroma that won't stay on your clothes at all), then you have to give him one of your eggs!
The Easter Skunk will not chase small children, just older kids and adults.... unless there are no adults participating. No adults? Then, those little kids might be going dowwwwwn.
Just kidding.
Maybe.
So, be sure to know what you're getting into.
But it's definitely a lot of fun!! Bring your easter basket and come on out!
Kids Entrepreneur Fair!
at Fort Cross during the Lilac Festival!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10 am - 2 pm
Do you have anything that you've created that you'd like to sell? Are you a school-age kid (age 6-17)? Would you want to come out to Fort Cross to set up a booth with your wares, and also enjoy a beautiful spring day in the mountains?
Well, we sure do hope to have you with us for our second Kids Entrepreneur Fair during our one of our most popular events of the year! The Lilac Festival!
What you need to know:
- Don't wait too long to register! We have limited spots available!
- Each vendor will be provided a space, and you are welcome to bring a 10x10 pop up canopy for tables and chairs (not provided by Fort Cross).
- Must arrive between 8:30-9:00 am, and be set up before 10 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Lilac Festival ends at 5 pm, but since kids probably need a shorter "work day", the Kids Entrepreneur Fair portion will be advertised to end at 2 pm.
- Each child vendor will need to be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
- Each vendor must supply their own way of collecting payment.
- Each vendor must register online here: Kids Entrepreneur Fair Registration
- There is a $10 registration fee for each child/vendor. This will include booth space, and General Admission (petting zoo entry, jug band room, hoedown, walking trails, lilac maze, lawn games, etc.) to the Lilac Festival for 1 child/vendor and 1 parent/adult to enjoy afterward. $5 for each additional child vendor if they are sharing the same booth.
- Vendor fee must be paid in order for registration to be approved. We will contact you when your registration is received. Cash, credit card, Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal are all acceptable forms of payment. If paying in cash, you must arrange a time to meet in person for payment prior to the day of the event.
- For any questions, please email fortcrossfun@gmail.com
Mother's Day Weekend
at Fort Cross during the Lilac Festival!
Saturday, May 10 & 11, 2025
Moms are free again during Mother's Day Weekend at the Fort Cross Lilac Festival! Each mom is allowed to pick any one of our activity packages for themselves to enjoy.
This includes the choice of one of the following:
- $10 General Admission: Petting Zoo, Hoedown, Lilac Maze, Lawn Games, Photo Spots, and general area access
- $20 Adventure Package: Unlimited Archery & Tomahawk Throw (during a single visit to the Adventure Area), Ghost Town Slingshot Range, and General Admission (excludes Petting Zoo)
- $25 Festival Package (General Admission + Craft, Candle Dipping, Hayride, Interactive Reptile Show, Treasure Hunt)