Kern County Fair 2026
Kern County Fair 2026 — Dates, Concerts & Tickets
The 2026 Kern County Fair ran September 23 – October 4 at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield. Twelve nights of headline concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion, PRCA rodeo, monster trucks, carnival, and the county’s biggest food lineup — all here in one place.
The 2026 Kern County Fair ended on October 4. This page is kept as a record of the 2026 dates, concert lineup and prices. For next year’s dates, see kerncountyfair.com.
When is the Kern County Fair?
September 23 – October 4, 2026 — twelve days at the Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307.
Concerts start at 8:00 PM nightly at the Budweiser Pavilion and are free with fair admission. See the full lineup below.
2026 Concert lineup Budweiser Pavilion · 8:00 PM · free with admission
| Date | Artist | Show time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 23 | ERNEST | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, September 24 | Collective Soul | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, September 25 | Barenaked Ladies | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 26 | Mario | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, September 27 | Ezequiel Peña | 8:00 PM |
| Monday, September 28 | Gretchen Wilson | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 29 | Chandler Moore | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Carly Pearce | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday, October 1 | Daughtry | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, October 2 | 90's Rewind | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 3 | Joe Nichols | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, October 4 | Industria del Amor | 8:00 PM |
Tickets & admission from the official fair site
| Item | At the gate | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Adult admission | $15 at the gate | ($11 online discount) |
| Senior (62+) | $10 at the gate | |
| Child (6–12) | $6 at the gate | ($5 online discount) |
| Child (5 & under) | FREE | |
| Military (with ID) | FREE | |
| Parking | $10 per day | |
| Carnival wristband (Mon–Thu) | $43 | ($38 online discount) |
| Carnival wristband (Fri–Sun) | $48 | ($38 online discount) |
| Family 4-Pack | $80 | (4 adult admissions + 2 parking passes) |
Buy early online at kerncountyfair.com for the best prices. All prices as published by the fair; no refunds or exchanges.
Grandstand & special events
- PRCA Rodeo — Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo at the grandstand.
- Fiesta Del Charro Rodeo — Mexican-style rodeo at the grandstand.
- Monster Trucks — Monster truck show at the grandstand.
- Scottish Games & Gathering — Highland games and Scottish cultural gathering.
- 26th Annual Latino Food Festival — Menudo & Pozole Cook-Off — Annual food festival and cook-off.
Fair tips
General parking is $10 per day (cash and card accepted). Discounted admission and carnival wristbands are available online. The fair is at 1142 South P Street in Bakersfield.
Official sources: kerncountyfair.com · events & schedule · tickets.
This page is compiled from the official Kern County Fair website and is updated when the fair announces changes. Always confirm on kerncountyfair.com before making plans. The Kern County Fair is operated by the Kern County Fair Association, not by Bakersfield Daily Brief.