Fiesta del Valle 2026 at LA Mission College

Los Angeles Mission College is hosting what it calls its newest tradition: an evening of barbecue, music and familia on its Sylmar campus. Fiesta del Valle 2026 runs Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 7 PM, and it's one of the more relaxed picks if you're sorting through things happening in Los Angeles this fall.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3 – 7 PM Where: Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 91342 Tickets: $0 to $65 via Eventbrite

What to expect

The organizers describe the afternoon as a backyard-style gathering, and the food leads the pitch. Barbecue is the centerpiece, and a general admission ticket includes wine and beer tasting. You have to be 21 or older to sample the alcohol, and a valid ID is required.

DJ Solares handles the music. For the younger crowd there are carnival games and a mechanical bull, plus a kids' area with activities and snacks.

Bringing kids

Children 12 and under get in free. Anyone 13 and older needs a general admission ticket. The price range on the listing runs from free up to $65, so check the ticket types on the Eventbrite page and pick the one that matches your group before you go.

Getting there

The campus sits on Eldridge Avenue in the northeast San Fernando Valley, well north of the center of the city. Give yourself extra time if you're driving in from the Westside or downtown, since the 5 and the 118 both get slow on a Saturday afternoon. The event ends at 7 PM, so there's no late-night commitment, which makes it an easy add if you're looking for LA events this weekend that don't take over your whole evening.

Check the Eventbrite listing for parking and entry details closer to the date. Tickets are sold through the official page, and the event is listed as scheduled for the 24th.

If you're building out a longer weekend, browse more festivals in Los Angeles for other options around the same dates.