Kern County Fair reinstates prize money for FFA livestock winners after families raised concerns about drug testing ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Kern County Fair Dairy Goat Show was an success, bringing out community members even in the rain. This year grand champions are brothers Nathan and Matthew Pacheco.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fair and Event Center announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Michael Olcott. Officials with the Kern County Fair said Olcott is set to retire ...

A popular boat and RV show is coming back to the Kern County Fairgrounds in 2026. The Central Valley Sportsmen’s Boat & RV ...

The Kern County Fair released statistics for the 2025 year for attendance, success from promotions, employment, and more. The fair ran from September 17 to 28. In a release, it said, attendance dipped ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fair ends in just a few days, but the PRCA Rodeo has just begun. Thursday night’s rodeo was action-packed and a new arena record was set for one of the ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There have been two shootings near the Kern County Fairgrounds since the beginning of the fair. One shooting on Vine Street took a man’s life last week. Another Sept. 22 ...

The gates of the Kern County Fair hadn’t yet opened Friday but already hundreds of families stood in line waiting to get in before the fair ends Sunday night. Over the past week, thousands of people ...

The rides were quiet and nothing had yet been deep fried but the Kern County Fairgrounds were bursting with activity Thursday as legions of young people, their families and their animals descended on ...

The Kern County Fair & Event Center announced that Chief Executive Officer Michael Olcott will retire from his role effective July 2026. Officials said it comes after more than 14 years of leadership, ...