Parade of Hot Rods is FREE to Spectators. Spectator to use local public parking. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy our downtown with the rumble of the cruising Oldies. Only Paid Participants can Cruise Chester during Closed Course.

Spectators are Free to attend from 9am - 4pm. We would love for you to come see us at the Registration and Merchandise Booth to give a donation. All Proceeds benefit our local community Charity.

“FRIDAY THE 13th ART SHOW” is coming to @tophatartcollective this October! Featuring artists from all walks and styles, this show is sure to bring some good Halloween fun for the season! The gallery functions as a place to host creative events and showcase artists from and outside the city of Bakersfield. Free Admission Live Artists […]

Visit https://kernarts.org/mural-survey/ to take the survey and vote on which mural should go on the park wall!

Do You Live in the 93307 Zip Code? Be a Part of History By Participating in This Survey... Visit kernarts.org for more information and to locate the survey.

Discover a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth at the upcoming training seminar with celebrated writer and artist, Mary Anne Em Radmacher. Join us on November 8th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Charizma Studios for an engaging session that will empower you with essential skills for team dynamics, creativity, and leadership. Don’t […]

A mixed-media art play date with Sarah Gardner!

"Two Poets Read" features local poets Annis Cassells and Catherine Abbey Hodges. Both these esteemed poets, with their rich, relatable narrative and lyrical poems, show us that poetry validates the oneness of all humans. Lovers of poetry will delight in the language and imagery set before them. Listeners who don't usually gravitate toward poetry will […]