2026 Kern Oil Festival

The Kern Oil Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Kern County’s Oil Industry with fun for all ages. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and interactive activities, plus a hands-on STEM Zone highlighting science, technology, engineering, and math in energy and everyday life. Families can also explore impressive heavy oil field equipment displays, live entertainment, food vendors, and community booths in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.

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Host or Publisher Kern Energy Foundation