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A man assists a young child getting ready for a climbing activity at an outdoor event.
Plate I. Kids inflatable climbing wall, Phelan Phamily Phun Days. From 4newsplus.com
A car show takes place outdoors with various classic cars on display and people walking around.
Plate II. Car show, Phelan Phamily Phun Days. From 4newsplus.com
A classic turquoise car with its hood open parked at an outdoor event.
Plate III. Car show, Phelan Phamily Phun Days. From 4newsplus.com
Children performing dance routines on an outdoor stage.
Plate IV. Dance performance, Phelan Phamily Phun Days. From 4newsplus.com
Children and adults participate in an outdoor event with buckets and tents.
Plate V. Chicken toss contest at Phelan Phamily Phun Days. From 4newsplus.com
A person standing beside a gray Jeep Rubicon waving at the camera.
Plate VI. Parade entry, Phelan Phamily Phun Days. From 4newsplus.com

Phelan Phamily Phun Days

Phelan, San Bernardino County, California. Community tradition.

Details

Map. Phelan, San Bernardino County, California. Larger map
Where
Phelan Road between Sheep Creek Road and Malpaso Road, Phelan, CA 92371. Directions
When
Last held October 3, 2026; next year’s date not yet stated.
Getting there
Traveling west along Phelan Road from near Valle Vista Road to Sheep Creek Road.
Fees
Free admission.
Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Access
Phelan Road closed to through traffic for the 2026 event: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM between Johnson Road and Sheep Creek Road, and 6:00 am to 7:00 pm between Sheep Creek Road and Malpaso Road.
Phone
1-760-299-5098 (Phelan Chamber of Commerce office)
Website
phundays.com
Managed by
Phelan Chamber of Commerce.
Established
mid-sixties, as a Swish Poultry Farm employee BBQ.

Long-standing tradition in the Tri-Community of Phelan, Pinon Hills, Wrightwood and surrounding areas, with parade, car show, contests, vendors, food, and the Phun Zone on Phelan Road.

Notable Events

  1. 1980sThe event evolved into Phelan Phamily Phun Days with more activities for families and the broader community. 4newsplus.com
  2. The name changed to Phelan Phamily Phun Days to emphasize that it was an event for the whole family. phelanchamber.info

Sources

  1. phelanchamber.wildapricot.org/event-6849372
  2. phelanchamber.info/Phelan-Phamily-Phun-Days
  3. 4newsplus.com/phelan-phamily-phun-daysreturns-oct-3-with-parade-cars-art-and-family-fun
  4. 4newsplus.com/tossin-chickens-at-phelan-family-phun-days
  5. 4newsplus.com/phelan-phamily-phun-days-has-arrived
  6. 4newsplus.com/phelan-phun-days-parade-wasnt-just-horsing-around