Event Dime

Bakersfield, CA Events — Country Music, County Fairs & More

Bakersfield is famous for its unique country music heritage, the 'Bakersfield Sound,' celebrated at the historic Crystal Palace. The city's event calendar also features the massive Kern County Fair, agricultural expos, and outdoor river runs along the Kern River.

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  • Live country music at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace
  • Kern County Fair and agricultural festivals
  • Outdoor sporting events along the Kern River

What this city page includes

This page is built to help searchers and returning visitors quickly understand the city's event mix, the local venues that matter, and the current listings we have available.

Live snapshot

  • Current coverage
    13 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
  • Featured listing
    Benjamin Engeli – piano music by female composers at Prospero on May 25, 2025 · 2:42 PM.
  • Leading source
    Prospero contributes 12 listings to this page.
  • Leading category
    Education & Learning appears in 8 listings on this page.
  • Local coverage

    City-specific intro copy, highlights, and live events updated from the current catalog.

  • Current mix

    A quick read on the main event categories currently available in this area.

  • Music & Concerts

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Education & Learning

    8 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Arts & Culture

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Family & Kids

    2 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

Upcoming events

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