BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is starting to announce the lineup for the 2026 Hard Rock Casino Tejon Concert Series at the Budweiser Pavilion.
Country artist ERNEST will be performing on the opening night.
The Kern County Fair will be announcing two concerts each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 16.
The concerts are first-come, first-served and are free with a ticket to the Kern County Fair.
The Kern County Fair sets up Monday evening for their grand opening on Wednesday. This is the first time the fair has held in-person festivities since 2019. (KBAK/KBFX)
Concerts will start at 8 p.m. each night. The 2026 Kern County Fair runs September 23 through October 4.
“We are excited to start rolling out this year’s concert lineup and give fairgoers a first look at what’s coming to the Budweiser Pavilion,” said Michael Olcott, CEO of the Kern County Fair. “The Hard Rock Casino Tejon Concert Series continues to be one of the most anticipated parts of the Fair, and we can’t wait to share the full lineup with our community.”