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Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival
Bakersfield Museum of Art’s Annual Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival has become a Bakersfield tradition, bringing together the community and the visual arts since 1998. Using the asphalt as canvas, spectators watch each year as professional and…
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Bakersfield's premiere ethnic celebration, the Greek Food Festival will have all your favorite traditional Greek foods like Souvlaki (Shish Ke Bob) Dinner, Gyro Sandwiches, Paidakia (Frenched Lamb Chops), Feta Fries, Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), Tiropites…
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Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
The Bakersfield Sound is alive and well at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace. The all-in-one restaurant, museum and music venue focuses…
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California Living Museum (Bakersfield Zoo)
California Living Museum (Bakersfield Zoo)
The California Living Museum (CALM) is California's premier native zoo and garden. A visit to the beautiful grounds of CALM will…
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Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center is Bakersfield's home for live entertainment! Home of the ECHL's Bakersfield…
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Dewar’s Candies & Ice Cream Parlor
Dewar’s Candies & Ice Cream Parlor
Dewar's Candy Shop - World's Finest Taffy for over 100 years! James H. Dewar and brother George, opened The Chocolate Shop in 1909.…
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Valley Farmers Market
Valley Farmers Market
Bakersfield's Original and Largest Farmer's Market featuring Local Fresh Produce, Certified Organic Produce, Farm Fresh Eggs, Local…
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Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Visitors of all ages will enjoy a wide variety of painting, sculpture and other artwork in our beautiful indoor galleries and…
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The Southern Gateway to the Central Valley
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Bakersfield offers fun for the whole family, check out events, concerts, movies, comedy, nightlife, family events, sports, museums and so much more!
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The Southern Gateway to the Central Valley
Live music, museums, unique dining and more await you in Bakersfield and the city is the gateway to exciting outdoor recreation in the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!
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Stop and Explore
Bakersfield is only four hours from 90 percent of the state's population.
Whether you drive, fly or ride. Bakersfield is just a short trip away! Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!
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Want to explore more of Bakersfield?
Plan your stay in Bakersfield with detailed guides and maps of walking and driving tours that showcase the unique history and culture of Kern County. Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!
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The Heart of Kern County
There are many ways to get here
Don't get stuck in traffic! Stay up to date with the latest road conditions and plan your drive to Bakersfield with our updated travel advisories and road construction news. Just when you thought you've seen all of Bakersfield, there's still.... More to Explore!
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What do you want to explore?
Bakersfield is the perfect base to explore the rich cultural, agricultural, entertainment, and historical attractions located nearby. From wildlife preserves, history museums, and outdoor recreation there’s something for everyone!