County Fair Guide

Kern County Fair

Bakersfield, California

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Typical Month

September

Duration

12 days

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Size

large

About Kern County Fair

The Kern County Fair in Bakersfield is one of California's premier agricultural fairs, a 12-day September celebration in the oil and agricultural capital of the southern San Joaquin Valley.

What to Expect

Expect championship livestock shows reflecting Kern County's dominant cattle, dairy, and cotton industries, 4-H and FFA competitions, major grandstand entertainment, a large midway, and outstanding local food.

Visitor Tips

Bakersfield is the heart of California's oil and country music scenes — the Bakersfield Sound and Buck Owens' Crystal Palace are legendary local landmarks.

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