Kern County Fair

Kern County Fair September 23 - October 4, 2026 🎟 This we do with pride and integrity.

The Kern County Fair is an enterprise providing a year-round, safe and friendly environment for educational, cultural and entertainment experiences that celebrate the accomplishments of our entire community. We are fiscally responsible as we maintain and expand our facilities and produce events to fulfill the needs of our patrons, business partners, sponsors and exhibitors.

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸The Kern County...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

The Kern County Fair office will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

05/15/2026

Bakersfield! Butler Amusements 🎡🎠is coming back again for the Bakersfield Spring carnival at the kern county fairgrounds! We will be doing giveaways over the next 2 weeks, follow our page to stay tuned for giveaways!🎟️

Behind the scenes of every Fair day are the people helping keep it safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone. 🎡During Nation...
05/13/2026

Behind the scenes of every Fair day are the people helping keep it safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone. 🎡
During National Police Week, we thank the Bakersfield Police Department and all law enforcement personnel for their service and partnership at the Kern County Fair. 💙

Salsa night at KC’s Farmhouse? Yes, please. 🍅🌶️Join us at KC’s Farmhouse for our Simple Salsa Workshop, where participan...
05/08/2026

Salsa night at KC’s Farmhouse? Yes, please. 🍅🌶️

Join us at KC’s Farmhouse for our Simple Salsa Workshop, where participants will learn how salsa goes from garden to table, make their own fresh salsa, and take home a plant to start their own salsa garden.

Class options include:
🌱 Homeschool Class | Tuesday, May 12 at 1 PM
🍀 4-H Class | Tuesday, May 12 at 6 PM
🍅 Public Class | Wednesday, May 13 at 6 PM

Whether you’re a young gardener, a salsa lover, or just looking for something fun to do, this workshop is the perfect way to dig in.

Register here:

Fair memories have a way of sticking with you, especially the ones filled with big laughs, bright lights, and your favor...
05/01/2026

Fair memories have a way of sticking with you, especially the ones filled with big laughs, bright lights, and your favorite people. 🎡✨

Happy World Laughter Day!

Get ready to spice things up at KC’s Farm! 🍅🌶️Join us for our Simple Salsa Workshop and learn how salsa goes from garden...
04/30/2026

Get ready to spice things up at KC’s Farm! 🍅🌶️

Join us for our Simple Salsa Workshop and learn how salsa goes from garden to table. Participants will explore ingredients like tomatoes, peppers and herbs, make fresh salsa together, and take home a plant to start their own salsa garden.

We’re also excited to offer a new Teachers + Educators class on Monday, May 11! Attendees will leave with a lesson they can implement in their classroom.

Class options include:
Teachers + Educators | May 11 at 6 PM
Homeschool Class | May 12 at 1 PM
4-H Class | May 12 at 6 PM
Public Class | May 13 at 6 PM

Proceeds support KC’s Farm educational programs and agricultural education across Kern County.

Register today at kerncountyfair.com/events/2026/simple-salsa-workshop 🌱

Best Festival? We’ll take it. 🎡✨Thank you, Kern County, for voting the Kern County Fair as Best Festival in The Bakersfi...
04/28/2026

Best Festival? We’ll take it. 🎡✨

Thank you, Kern County, for voting the Kern County Fair as Best Festival in The Bakersfield Californian’s 2026 Best Of Awards! We couldn’t do what we do without the community that shows up, supports, and makes the Fair feel like The Place to Be year after year.

See you in September. We’ll bring the fun. 😉

04/24/2026

Need weekend plans? The Western Street Rod Nationals are here all weekend long! 🏁

Showing Market Beef, Dairy Replacement Heifer, Market Sheep, Market Goat, Market Swine, or a Beef Heifer at the 2026 Ker...
04/21/2026

Showing Market Beef, Dairy Replacement Heifer, Market Sheep, Market Goat, Market Swine, or a Beef Heifer at the 2026 Kern County Fair?
DNA Kits are now available to order online. 🎉

Please note: DNA kits will not be mailed this year. After ordering, you will receive an email when your kit is ready for pickup in the Main Office.

More info: kerncountyfair.com/p/livestock/livestockinfo/animal-dna

Thinking about applying to be the next CEO of the Kern County Fair? There’s only one week left to apply for our Chief Ex...
04/08/2026

Thinking about applying to be the next CEO of the Kern County Fair? There’s only one week left to apply for our Chief Executive Officer position.
For full job posting details and application information, visit our website here: https://www.kerncountyfair.com/p/about/jobs
Applications close April 15. 📣

There’s only one Place to Be at the end of September. ✨The 2026 Livestock Catalog is now online. If you plan to show at ...
04/06/2026

There’s only one Place to Be at the end of September. ✨
The 2026 Livestock Catalog is now online. If you plan to show at this year’s Kern County Fair, now is the time to get familiar with important deadlines, rules, and divisions.

DNA Kits will be available to order beginning April 20.
🔗 kerncountyfair.com/p/livestock/livestockinfo

Address

1142 S P Street
Bakersfield, CA
93307

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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+16618334900

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