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About Kern County Fair

Welcome to the Kern County Fair and Event Center, a 168-acre, multi-building venue in Bakersfield, CA. Known for hosting the annual Kern County Fair, PRCA rodeos, Monster Trucks, and Budweiser Pavilion concerts, this versatile complex is a staple of Central California entertainment. Whether you’re catching a concert in the grandstand, a rodeo, or a family-friendly fair, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip.

Below you’ll find essential information on seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby hotels and restaurants to make your visit easy and enjoyable. We’ll also point you to trusted affiliate partners for accommodations and dining to help you get the best value without the fuss.

The Kern County Fair and Event Center sits at 1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307. The venue features a 168-acre fairgrounds with multiple buildings to serve a variety of events throughout the year. Grandstand capacity can accommodate up to about 3,000 seats for concerts and up to about 3,700 for rodeos, with seating configurations varying by event. Public seating charts are not published for all events, so we recommend checking the specific event page for seating details. For parking, expect general parking around the best available price per vehicle, though pricing can vary by event. Transit options include Kern Transit, the regional bus system; there is no dedicated Kern County Fair shuttle listed on the official site. Nearby hotels highlighted by affiliates include DoubleTree by Hilton Bakersfield and Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield, among others. When you’re ready to secure tickets, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable options to help you purchase with ease.

Explore nearby dining and lodging with our affiliate partners to ensure a comfortable stay within reach of the venue’s schedule of events. If you’re planning a multi-day trip or a specific show, reach out and we’ll help you line up the essentials so you can focus on the experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Kern County Fair and Event Center, 1142 South P Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307.
  • Venue type: 168-acre multi-building fairgrounds used for the Kern County Fair and various year-round events.
  • Grandstand capacity: up to about 3,000 seats for concerts and up to about 3,700 for rodeos.
  • Notable events hosted: Kern County Fair annually; PRCA Rodeos; Monster Trucks; Budweiser Pavilion concerts.
  • Parking: general parking commonly around $10 per vehicle (pricing can vary by event).
  • Transit: served by Kern Transit (regional bus system); no dedicated Kern County Fair shuttle listed on the official site.
  • Nearby hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Bakersfield is listed as a preferred hotel; other nearby options include Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield.
  • Seating chart: public seating charts are not publicly published on the official site; seating options vary by event.