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Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Kern River Valley Art Association will present their annual Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival at Circle Park in Kernville. The festival hours are on 5/24 from 12 PM-5 PM, on 5/25-5/27 from 9 AM-5 PM, and on 5/27 from 9 AM-1 PM. |
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Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue invites you to their Memorial Day BBQ at the Greenhorn Grill in Alta Sierra on May 25. There will be live music and raffle prizes. Tickets are $15 and available at the door. |
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The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation's 24th Annual Aztec Awards Banquet is May 31 at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. For ticket information, please call (661) 336-6943. |
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There's still time to enter your foursome in the 3rd Annual Schilhabel Golf Tournament on May 31 at the Bakersfield Country Club. Proceeds help local families living with spinal cord injuries. For more information, please call (661) 889-6778. |
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The annual Beautiful Bakersfield Crystal Camellia Banquet and televised awards is June 1 at the Doubletree Hotel. Tickets are $445 per table. For more information, please call (661) 327-4421. |
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The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House "Walk For Kids" is June 1 at CALM. To start a team, call (661) 327-4647. |
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Bakersfield Sound Baseball is holding multiple sessions of Summer Baseball Camps. Camp is open to participants ages 5-14 and is $125 per session. All camp sessions are held at Aera Park on Jewetta Avenue, just north of Stockdale Highway. The first session runs June 3-7. For more information, please visit www.bswb.org. |
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The Annual Pine Mountain Club "Wine In The Pines" event is coming up on June 8 from 12 PM-4 PM. Tickets are available now, and attendees must be at least 21 years old to attend. There will be food, wine, and themed art displays. Tickets are $45 in advance, and $60 at the gate. For more information, go to www.wineinthepines.com. |
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The 9th Annual Memorial "Fight Against Cancer" fundraiser will host a poker tournament on June 8. The event will be at Johnny Michelson Hall at 6718 Meany Avenue. Tickets are $50 in advance, and $60 at the door, and include dinner. For more information, go to www.joshfarler.org. |
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Hoffman Hospice will present its annual Voices of Inspiration dinner and auction on June 9 at the CSUB Icardo Center. The keynote speakers will be Phil, Miss Kay, and Si from Duck Dynasty. Tickets are $150 per person. For more, call (661) 410-1010. |
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The 65th annual Glennville Rodeo is on June 9. Gates open at 11:30 AM, rodeo starts at 1:30 PM. For more information, go to www.glennvillerodeo.org. |
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There's a bass tournament at Lake Isabella on June 11. For more information, please call (760) 223-3898. |
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Bakersfield College's 2013 Summer Basketball Camp is June 12-14 from 9 AM-2 PM. It's a co-ed camp for kids ages 5-17. $75 per participant. For more information, please call (661) 395-4553. |
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The Kern County Nut Festival is a community-wide festival celebrating the culinary delights and health benefits of Kern County nuts – almonds, pistachios and walnuts – taking place June 14-15, 2013.
There will be “nuttin’ but fun” at the Kern County Nut Festival, which is patterned after large festivals such as the Gilroy Garlic Festival. This food and fun fest will feature events such as cooking demonstrations, signature food dishes, nutty concoctions, music, dancing, crafts, art, agricultural exhibits, games, health information, contests and other “nutty activities.
Tickets for the Kern County Nut Festival are now on sale.
They are avaiable at the Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. or at all Vallitix locations:
Pre-sale ticket
$10 - Adults (Age 12 up)
$5- Children (Age 5-12)
Free - Children 4 and younger
Day of festival tickets
$12 - Adults (Age 18 up)
$7- Children (Age 5-18)
Free - Children 4 and younger
Tickets may be purchased at:
Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave., open Tuesday- Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Valley Republic Bank
Farm Credit West Bank
Online: Companies and groups may purchase large blocks of ticket from the festival. Please contact Briggit Sakai for information about group ticket sales at 661-868-8400. |
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Optimal Hospice Care is hosting a new volunteer orientation on June 19 at their offices in Downtown Bakersfield at 1675 Chester Avenue. The event is from 1-5 PM. For more information, or to RSVP, please call (661) 716-4000. |
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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for its Leadership Bakersfield class of 2014. Deadline is June 21. For more information, go to www.bakersfieldchamber.org. |
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Don't miss the Media Music Jam at the Crystal Palace on June 22. Hear your favorite media "celebrities" live and on stage with Thee Majestics. Proceeds will benefit the Kern County Cancer Fund. Tickets are $20. Show time is 7 PM. |
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The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce will host the "Taste of the Sizzlin' South Festival" on June 29 at Noble Park on 700 P Street. The event will be from 4-9 PM, and feature live music, tasting of Southern foods, and a cobbler contest. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for kids. For more information, please call (661) 326-1529. |
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Spend July 4 in Tehachapi for the Annual Bad Bulls Tour presented by the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association. Gates open at 2 at the Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds and the action begins at 6. Pre-sale tickets are on sale at the Albertsons in Tehachapi, and the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. They can also be purchased at the Boot Barn or Emporium Western Store in Bakersfield. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults, $12 for active military or seniors. Kids under 5 admitted free. |
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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsors for Chamberpalooza on July 12th. If interested, call Pauline Bartlett at (661) 327-4421. |
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The Kern County Law Library and Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance will present a series of free legal education workshops through August. Topics will include bankruptcy and probate. For more information, please call (661) 868-5320. |
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The Annual Kern Green Awards are August 2nd at the Aera Energy Building on Ming Avenue. Tickets are $50 per person and $500 for a table of 8. For more information, please call (661) 412-3780. |
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