BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The beloved tradition is back again this year. It's day one of the Kern County Fair. From rides, games, and food – it's twelve days of fun for the whole family!
Last year with COVID the fair was only open for 10 days and they took a break in the middle but now they will stay open for 12 days straight.
Chelsey Roberts with the Kern County Fair says they have seven new food vendors this year and so many more booths for the community to enjoy.
“Four food vendors who weren’t able to participate last year who are back this year. We have the Basque Club back again, which I know is a huge favorite for our community. The William at Pies are back, Kern County and Bakersfield fireman are back, so it's exciting.”
Rroberts also says there are five stages offering free entertainment for the community to enjoy. Along with tons of family-friendly events like the lumberjack show, racing pigs, dogs, and cows.
“This Fair helps create memories that last a lifetime,” said CEO Mike Olcott “to be in a position that helps bring this to life is special. I can’t wait to see everyone out here enjoying all the fun.”
The Western Fairs Association (WFA) recognized the Kern County Fair with top honors for innovation and excellence in exhibits, agriculture programs and communications at the 99th Annual Western Fairs Association (WFA) Convention & Trade Show in Reno, Nevada.
Among the events taking place this year are:
- 12 nights of FREE entertainment at the Budweiser Pavilion
- Monster Trucks and Rodeos in the 805 Grandstand
- Free family entertainment on KC Loop
- Livestock exhibitors filling the barns
- Carnival Rides
- Local Exhibits
And of course, let's not forget all the terrific fair Food!
The Budweiser Pavilion will feature the following artists:
- Hunter Hayes: Wednesday, September 21
- Russell Dickerson: Thursday, September 22
- Ohio Players + The Emotions: Friday, September 23
- X Ambassadors: Saturday, September 24
- Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte: Sunday, September 25
- 24K Magic: Monday, September 26
- Phil Wickham: Tuesday, September 27
- Ashley McBride: Wednesday, September 28
- Dylan Scott: Thursday, September 29
- Ginuwine: Friday, September 30
- Plain White T's: Saturday, October 1
- El Dasa: Sunday, October 2
Tickets for the Budweiser Pavilion are free with your admission to the Kern County Fair and can be purchased at the Kern County Fair website.
Admission is $12 for adults 12 and older, $9 for seniors 62+, $5 for children 6-12, and free for Children 5 and under and active and retired Military (with military ID). Parking is $10.
Hours for the fair will be:
- Monday – Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday, 9/23 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday 9/30 from Noon to 11 p.m.
- Saturdays from Noon to 11 p.m. and Sundays from Noon - 10 p.m.
