Carnival rides are a big attraction at The Kern County Fair. Weather during the first half of this year's fair is expected to be warm, but not in the triple digits.
William Morrow helps clean the stables where the springer heifers are kept on auction day in 2016 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. His children were involved in showing animals.
Carnival rides are a big attraction at The Kern County Fair. Weather during the first half of this year's fair is expected to be warm, but not in the triple digits.
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William Morrow helps clean the stables where the springer heifers are kept on auction day in 2016 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. His children were involved in showing animals.
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Emma Buys rests next to Glen, her Holstein, on the final day of the livestocking at the Kern County Fair in 2016.
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Rabbits are always a big draw at the Kern County Fair.
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The diving exhibition was popular at the 2016 Kern County Fair.
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The Kern County Fair was busy on Seniors Day in 2016.
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A family enjoys the Kern County Fair in 2015.
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Before the 2016 Kern County Fair, crews scrubbed and washed rides in preparation for opening day.
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Riders of Spin Out defied gravity at the 2015 Kern County Fair.
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Worker Domingo Valdez, left, spruces up Mac's Patio, a concession at the Kern County Fairgrounds, before the fair opened in 2014.
The 101st Kern County Fair promises to be your "Ticket to Fun."
This year's fair runs Sept. 20 to Oct. 1. It's your annual chance to listen to great music, take in the exhibit halls, dine on yummy food, watch rodeos, see shows, check out the livestock, ride the carnival rides — and so much more.
Visa and MasterCard accepted at all admission gates
Opening/ closing times
Monday-Thursday: 3 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27: 3 to 11 p.m.
Each Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.
Each Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m.
Everyday specials
Free admission for active and retired military: Visitors with military IDs receive free admission to the fair for its 12-day run. Parking is $10. (Family members not included.)
Senior discount: Seniors 62 or better receive $3 off the regular price admission, making senior admission $9.
Children 5 and under: Admission is free every day.
