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 ...

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 ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — If you're looking for a way to give back to the community and come to the fair — I know how you can do it. Here's how you can participate in Feed the Need at the Kern ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Seniors enjoyed beautiful weather and special programming during Senior Day at the Kern County Fair on Friday, with activities ranging from fitness classes to ...

Lending a helping hand to these upcoming projects is the Bakersfield Home and Garden Show, which returns this weekend to the Kern County Fairgrounds. Started in 1985 by Gina Hofen, the show is now run ...

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 ...

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 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, ...