BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 From hours, tickets, and wristbands to concerts, here’s what you need to know before heading to the Kern County Fair.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Kern County Fair is running from September 23 to October 4, located at 1142 South P Street.<\/p>\n
HOURS:<\/p>\n
Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.Friday (9\/25): 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.Friday (10\/2): 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturdays: Noon to 11 p.m.Sundays: Noon to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
TICKETS:<\/p>\n
Adult Admission: $15Senior Admission (62+): $10Child Admission (6 to 12): $6Child Admission (5 & under): FREEMilitary: FREE with military ID<\/p>\n
Tickets can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n On September 25, the Kern County Fair is hosting Senior Day<\/a>, where admission and parking are free to guests 62 and older from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n On September 28, as part of Friends and Followers Day<\/a>, admission will be $9, when purchased online and is only valid for that day.<\/p>\n On September 29, for Feed the Need,<\/a> those who donate 6 (or more) non-expired canned food items get one free admission into the fair on that Tuesday.<\/p>\n On October 1, for Special Friends Day<\/a>, there will be free admission for special friends and their caregivers from 9 a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n PARKING: $10<\/p>\n Tickets and parking can be purchased online here.<\/a><\/p>\n CARNIVAL:<\/p>\n Hours:<\/p>\n Monday to Friday: 4 p.m. to closingSaturday and Sunday: Noon to closing<\/p>\n Ride Wristbands:<\/p>\n Monday to Thursday: $43Friday to Sunday: $48<\/p>\n Fast Passes to be added to wristband purchases ranging from $20 to $30.<\/p>\n Details on the carnival rides and general rules can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n CONCERTS:<\/p>\n A concert will be held every night of the fair as part of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon Concert Series at the Budweiser Pavilion<\/a>. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. every night and are free with your admission.<\/p>\n Seating is first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n Wednesday, September 23: ERNESTThursday, September 24: Collective SoulFriday, September 25: Barenaked LadiesSaturday, September 26: MarioSunday, September 27: Ezequiel Pe\u00f1aMonday, September 28: Gretchen WilsonTuesday, September 29: Chandler MooreWednesday, September 30: Carly PearceThursday, October 1: DaughtryFriday, October 2: Treach of Naughty by Nature, The Sugarhill Gang, and C&C Music FactorySaturday, October 3: Joe NicholsSunday, October 4: Industria del Amor<\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT:<\/p>\n Every day at the fair, catch performers from Sea Lion Splash, Stingray Encounter, All Alaskan Racing Pigs, to Capt\u2019n Jack Spareribs. Find the event line-up for every day here.<\/a><\/p>\n At the Grandstand Arena, there will be Monster Trucks, PRCA Rodeo, and the Fiesta del Charro Rodeo. Fair admission is not included in the tickets and will need to be purchased.<\/p>\n For ticket information on the PRCA Rodeo from Thursday, September 24 to September 26, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n For ticket information on the Fiesta del Charro Rodeo for two shows on September 27, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n For ticket information on the Monster Trucks from Friday, October 2 to October 4, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n WEATHER:<\/p>\n El Ni\u00f1o should kick off in October, so expect rain chances to return then. Until then, attendees can get ready for a hot start to the Kern County Fair.<\/p>\n