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🏍️ Kernville Kampout - Biltwell
🏍️ Kernville Kampout - Biltwell
Oct 2 | - Oct 4 | Frandy Park Campground, 11252 Kernville Rd, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
Livelymotorcycle campout hosted by Biltwell Inc. that brings riders to Kernville for a weekend of camping, riding, music, and good company. Expect custom bikes, casual river hangs, evening music, and a social, adult crowd enjoying the outdoors together. This is a 21+ event with primitive camping and a relaxed, anything-goes energy — not a structured festival or family event.
Oct 2 | - Oct 4 | Frandy Park Campground, 11252 Kernville Rd, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
Livelymotorcycle campout hosted by Biltwell Inc. that brings riders to Kernville for a weekend of camping, riding, music, and good company. Expect custom bikes, casual river hangs, evening music, and a social, adult crowd enjoying the outdoors together. This is a 21+ event with primitive camping and a relaxed, anything-goes energy — not a structured festival or family event.
Oct 2 | - Oct 4 | Frandy Park Campground, 11252 Kernville Rd, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
Livelymotorcycle campout hosted by Biltwell Inc. that brings riders to Kernville for a weekend of camping, riding, music, and good company. Expect custom bikes, casual river hangs, evening music, and a social, adult crowd enjoying the outdoors together. This is a 21+ event with primitive camping and a relaxed, anything-goes energy — not a structured festival or family event.
Oct 9 |7:00 am - 5:00 pm Riverside Park, 10 Kern River Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
🚗 51st Annual Kernville Rod Run & Swap Meet
The Kernville Rod Run returns for its 51st year! Head to downtown Kernville for a fun-filled weekend celebrating classic cars, hot rods, customs, and vintage vehicles.
📅 October 9–10, 2026 📍 Riverside Park & Downtown Kernville
Enjoy: 🚘 Classic Cars & Hot Rods 🎶 Music 🎟️ Raffles 👨👩👧 Family Activities 🛍️ Vendors 👕 T-Shirts 🔄 Swap Meet
A great event for car enthusiasts, families, and visitors alike — come stroll through downtown, check out the cars, shop the vendors, and enjoy the Kern River Valley!
The Kernville Rod Run returns for its 51st year! Head to downtown Kernville for a fun-filled weekend celebrating classic cars, hot rods, customs, and vintage vehicles.
📅 October 9–10, 2026 📍 Riverside Park & Downtown Kernville
Enjoy: 🚘 Classic Cars & Hot Rods 🎶 Music 🎟️ Raffles 👨👩👧 Family Activities 🛍️ Vendors 👕 T-Shirts 🔄 Swap Meet
A great event for car enthusiasts, families, and visitors alike — come stroll through downtown, check out the cars, shop the vendors, and enjoy the Kern River Valley!
Artist Reception at the Kern River Valley Art Association
Artist Reception at the Kern River Valley Art Association
Oct 10 |4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6709 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285
All are welcome! Join the Kern River Valley Art Association at the Art and Community Center in Wofford Heights on the 2nd Saturday of every month for the gallery and children's gallery reception! There is a new featured artist every month, free appetizers and drinks, bring your favorite dish to share!
For more information call the KRVAA at 760-478-0077 Or visit the Kern River Valley Art Association website at https://www.krvartcenter.org/
Kernville elementary PTC annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
Kernville elementary PTC annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
Oct 16 |4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
🎃 Kernville Elementary PTC Fall Festival Fundraiser
Join the Kernville Elementary PTC for a fun-filled fall evening open to everyone! Locals and visitors are welcome to enjoy this family-friendly community event.
📅 Friday, October 16 ⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 Kernville Elementary School
🎟️ $5 admission includes unlimited bounce house fun and carnival games!
Enjoy food & drinks, sweet treats, raffles, a costume contest, cake walk, games, and more. Come enjoy some fall fun while supporting Kernville Elementary! 🍂🎃
Visitors to Kernville are welcome — bring the whole family!
Oct 17 |12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rivernook Campground, 14001 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
🍺 Rivernook Beer & Music Fest
Get ready for an afternoon of great beer, live music, food, and fun at the Kern River Valley Beer Fest! This event is open to visitors and locals alike, with proceeds benefiting SOS Dog Rescue. 🐾❤️
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 📍 Rivernook Campground Meadow 14001 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238
⏰ VIP Admission: 12:00–5:00 PM ⏰ General Admission: 1:00–5:00 PM
Kernville Stampede Rodeo: Bulls, Barrels, and Breakaway
Kernville Stampede Rodeo: Bulls, Barrels, and Breakaway
Oct 17 |5:30 pm - 10:00 pm John E. McNally, 305 Rio Vista Dr, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
🤠 Kernville Stampede Rodeo
Saddle up for an exciting night of bulls, barrels, breakaway roping, and Western fun at the Kernville Stampede Rodeo! This event is open to everyone — visitors and locals alike — and is a great way to experience a true Kernville tradition. 🤠🐎
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 📍 John E. McNally Arena
Oct 24 |9:00 am - 5:00 pm Circle Park, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
📆 Dates:Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026(last weekend of October)
Celebrate autumn in the Kern River Valley at the Kernville Fall Festival, a beloved community weekend filled with seasonal fun, local vendors, food, contests, live entertainment, and small-town charm. Bring the whole family, dress up in your favorite fall attire or costume, and enjoy a festive weekend in the heart of Kernville. 🍂🎃
Bring the family to AltaOne’s Trunk-or-Treat for a fun Halloween evening in Kernville! Kids can dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating from decorated vehicles in a safe, festive community setting.
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 AltaOne Federal Credit Union 44 Big Blue Rd, Kernville, CA 93238
🍬 Trunk-or-Treating 🎃 Costumes & Halloween Fun 👨👩👧👦 Open to the Community
Visitors and local families are welcome! A great option for guests looking for a kid-friendly Halloween activity while they're in Kernville.
Oct 31 |6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sirretta Street, Sirretta St, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
🎃 Trick-or-Treating on Sirretta Street
Join us in Kernville for a fun-filled Halloween night where the whole valley comes together to trick-or-treat! 🎃👻
Stroll down Sirretta Street and enjoy lots of spooky decorations, creative costumes, candy, and Halloween fun for the whole family. It’s a Kernville tradition you won’t want to miss!
