Riverside Deaf Culture Festival

The Riverside Deaf Culture Festival is an annual gathering that brings together the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities of the Inland Empire for a day of celebration, education, and connection. Held at the Riverside Convention Center, the festival features ASL storytelling performances, Deaf artist exhibitions, vendor booths from Deaf-owned businesses, and interactive workshops on topics ranging from Deaf history to assistive technology. A highlight is the ASL poetry slam, where performers from across Southern California compete with original works. Food trucks and a kids' zone with sign language games make it a family-friendly event. The festival serves as a vital hub for the growing Deaf community in Riverside County.