For its 11th year, the Bakersfield Mac & Cheese Fest aims to make a splash. Along with an afternoon of cheesy carbs and adult beverages, the event will host an activity putting the fun in fundraiser.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Over 200 volunteers from Upside Academy spent Saturday painting livestock pens at the Kern County Fairgrounds, preparing the facilities for the county's biggest annual ...

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.

The Kern County Fairgrounds hosted the 2026 Relay for Life event this weekend, the annual two-day event aimed at raising ...

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 ...

KERN COUNTY, Calif. -- EDITORS' NOTE: The details for the following story may be disturbing to some. Discretion is advised. A brutal attack on a county fair animal has shocked a Kern County community ...

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