Bakersfield CVB Blog

Amtrak Passengers/Downtown Goers

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:07:52 -0700

The visitor's center and Amtrak station are located just south of the new Mill Creek park that includes a beautifully lined water way, walking paths, access to a few great restaurants and the Bakersfield Museum of Art. One of the most common questions we get in the visitor's center is 'Where can I eat within walking distance?' A few years ago the choices were slim, but after the Mill Creek redevelopment project, I am happy to report success in finding some great (and quick) eateries close by!

As most days are in Bakersfield, today the sun is shining, temperatures are nice and there is not a cloud in the sky. For lunch I decided to walk over to the new Mill Creek Deli and enjoy the surroundings. I grabbed the Friday special, a sandwich and chips for $5.50! I was in and out in 30 minutes and back over to the office after an easy five minute walk.

If you have a layover at the Amtrak station or are just looking for a nice place to walk and eat, I suggest getting over to the Mill Creek area and enjoying the great redeveloped area!

Street Rods Coming Back to Bakersfield Through 2015

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:43:17 -0700

Great news - the National Street Rod Association has signed a five-year agreement to bring back its Western Nationals Plus event to the Kern County Fairgrounds. It's the longest agreement for this event in its history. Around 2,000 pre-1980 vehicles are sprawled across the fairgrounds for the event each April!

Full CVB news release can be read HERE.

Bakersfield Farmers Markets

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:43:50 -0700

Spring and Summer means the opening of many seasonal farmers markets in Bakersfield. There are a few new markets this year, including the city of Bakersfield's market at the newly renovated Mill Creek at Central Park.

For a full list of local famers markets, check out our new page - complete with maps.

Need More Media Exposure for Your Event?

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:06:40 -0700

Check out CVB staff member Chris Huot's latest column about Maximizing Event Promotion Through Traditional Media and Social Networking Outlets in the latest issue of Sports Destination Management Magazine.

Wildflowers!

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:05:51 -0700

Yup, it's spring time in Kern County and with the recent rains, we are seeing reports of magnificent wildflowers blooming in the foothills surrounding the city. I was tipped off to this video of recent wildflower sightings at nearby Wind Wolves Preserve. Check out the video below and more info on the Preserve Here.

Condors/Bakersfield to Host ECHL All Star Game

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:01:30 -0700

Some great news out of the Condors luncheon I attended. Team President Matt Riley announced Bakersfield will be the host for the 2011 ECHL All Star Game. It's a tremendous honor not only to the Condors, but the fans and citizens of Bakersfield. The Condors are always tops in the ECHL for attendance and I think the All Star game will be a great showcase for Bakersfield.

We look to welcome thousands of hockey fans, scouts, players and officials to Bakersfield next January!

Read the news release.

Adventures in Bakersfield

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:18:49 -0700

A nice article about the Bakersfield Sound.

http://www.boingboing.net/2010/01/23/adventure-02-bakersf.html

2010 Amgen Tour of California Promo Video

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:23:56 -0700

Bakersfield Featured in Upcoming Public Television Salute to Kern County

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:24:59 -0700

KVPT-Valley Public Television is pleased to present a two-hour, prime time salute to Kern County on Thursday, January 21 at 8 p.m. with back-to-back episodes of ROAD TRIP WITH HUELL HOWSER. On Sunday, January 24 at 6 p.m., the block will re-air with an additional hour of content at 8 p.m.

Episodes include:
ROAD TRIP WITH HUELL HOWSER: Oildorado
Thursday, January 21, 8 pm and Sunday, January 24, 6 pm

ROAD TRIP WITH HUELL HOWSER: Bakersfield
Thursday, January 21, 9 pm and Sunday, January 24, 7 pm

CALIFORNIA'S GOLD: Lopez-Hill House
Sunday, January 24, 8 pm

CALIFORNIA'S GOLDEN PARKS: Red Rock Canyon State Park
Sunday, January 24, 8:30 pm

A Holiday Trip to Bakersfield

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:56:08 -0700

Found this recent story written about a one family's trip to Bakersfield to experience the Nutcracker and the Holiday Lights at Calm. Read it here.

Bowling?!

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:49:55 -0700

Yup, Bakersfield is mentioned among the top bowling destinations in the country by Sports Destination Management. Bakersfield will host the 2010 USBC California Open.

Check it out here.

Museum Day Sept. 26th!

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:33:02 -0700

Free admission for you and a guest on Saturday, Sept. 26th.

Here's more info:

Bakersfield Museums Offer Free Admission on 5th Annual Museum Day
Museum Day 2009 Poised to be Largest to Date

Bakersfield, Calif. —On Saturday, Sept. 26 three Bakersfield museums will participate in the 5th annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian Magazine. The Bakersfield Museum of Art, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and the Kern County Museum will offer free admission to guests as part of the day’s events. Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties. Doors will be open free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors at museums and cultural institutions nationwide.

“Visitors and locals will really enjoy this wonderful opportunity to visit three great museums in Bakersfield for free,” said Don Cohen, manager of the Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. “With Smithsonian’s backing community members can explore cultural assets they may have never experienced.”

Last year, upwards of 200,000 people attended Museum Day, with all 50 states plus Puerto Rico represented by over 900 participating museums, including 84 Smithsonian affiliate museums. This year, the magazine expects to attract over 1,000 museums.

Visit www.smithsonian.com/museumday to download the Museum Day Admission Card. Attendees must present the Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry to participating institutions. Each card provides museum access for two people, and one admission card is permitted per household. Listings and links to participating museums’ can also be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.

Participating Bakersfield Museums:

Bakersfield Museum of Art
1930 R Street
Phone: (661) 323-7219

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History
2018 Chester Avenue
Phone: (661) 324-6350

Kern County Museum
3801 Chester Avenue
Phone: (661) 852-5000

About Smithsonian Media
Founded in 1970 with the launch of Smithsonian magazine, Smithsonian Media—comprising Smithsonian magazine, Air & Space, goSmithsonian, Smithsonian Publishing Digital Network, Smithsonian Books and advertising for Smithsonian Channel—allows the intellectually curious to indulge and engage their passions for history, the arts, science, the natural world, culture and travel. Smithsonian Media’s flagship publication, Smithsonian magazine, has a circulation of more than two million. This multimedia network is also affiliated with the world’s most visited museum and research complexes at the Smithsonian Institution. For more information, visit www.smithsonian.com, www.airspacemag.com, and www.gosmithsonian.com

Pinks All Out Coming to Bakersfield...Your Chance to Be on TV!

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:18:40 -0700

Speed TV will be filming an episode of Pinks All Out on September 11 and 12 at the famous AutoClub Famoso Raceway. The episode is scheduled to air on Thanksgiving weekend. Tickets are available online.

Not familar with the show? From its web site:

LOSE THE RACE, LOSE YOUR RIDE!

Two hot cars. Two proud owners. And it’s winner takes all in PINKS. Host Rich Christensen travels the country pitting two contestants against one another in this high stakes drag race. The negotiations are heated. The races are real. Emotions run high. And the loser walks home. PINKS: Lose the race. Lose your ride

Bakersfield CVB Manager to Appear on National Public Radio

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:20:33 -0700

A heads up to Central Valley Radio Listeners...

Bakersfield CVB Manager Don Cohen will be a guest on Quality of Life with Terry Phillips discussing staycations. The program will air July 28 at 9 a.m. PST. You can tune in to 89.1 KPRX-FM in Bakersfield, 89.3 in Fresno or listen online at www.kvpr.org.

Follow up: Here is a link to the audio file of the interview.

Farmers Market

cvb@visitbakersfield.com (Blog Admin) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:15:04 -0700

I walked down to the Brimhall Square Farmers Market on Wednesday evening. For under $10 I was able to buy corn, asparagus, potatoes, limes and bell peppers.

The food is locally-grown, fresh and the atmosphere is great. There was a live band, about 20 booths and it was easily accessible with plenty of parking.

There are other farmers markets around Bakersfield, but this one is pretty nice. Check it out every Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Brimhall Square parking lot at the corner of Brimhall and Calloway.