Country romance makes music at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield. Sweethearts get together for romantic dates at the Palace to dine on good ole' country cooking and listen and dance to some of the best country music concerts from their favorite performers and explore memorabilia collected by Buck Owens.
Discover a community treasure at The Fox Theater. Enter a historic 1930s theater restored to its former glory, considered to be the crown jewel of performing arts and entertainment in downtown Bakersfield. Enjoy a performing arts stage and state-of-the-art movie theater that's featured performances by artists like Billy Idol, productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and the Dos Equis Comedy Hour.
Travel back in time at The Kern County Museum in Bakersfield. Step inside the pioneer village attraction, situated across 16 acres with over 50 authentic buildings collected from around the county. The buildings presented are related to life in the 19th century, and include an adobe house, bank, barn, blacksmith shop, harness shop, hospital and more.
Jazz it up at the Bakersfield Jazz Festival. Join festival goers for a two-day celebration featuring popular jazz bands like the FATDADDY Blues Band and the Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra. The line up is spread between the Jazz Coffeehouse series, Jazz Jam concerts, and Jazz Ensemble concerts. . Join festival goers for a two-day celebration featuring popular jazz bands like the FATDADDY Blues Band and the Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra. The line up is spread between the Jazz Coffeehouse series, Jazz Jam concerts, and Jazz Ensemble concerts.