Community Calendar

The Great Valley Gathering is a free, three-day folklife festival celebrating culture bearers and the rich cultural diversity of California’s Central Valley. Hosted by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) and co-presented with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Great Valley Gathering invites all ages to experience the traditions, stories, music, dance, foodways, craftsmanship and community expressions that make the Central Valley unique.

This exclusive event offers free-walking access to the trail, where guests can see tigers, lions, jaguars, and more in the beauty of twilight. Also enjoy a guided Enrichment Tour led by zookeepers, a BBQ dinner, and a silent auction featuring unique items and experiences. Must be 16+.

The Junior League of Bakersfield’s 8th Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser is bringing an evening of German-inspired food, hearty beers, games, prizes, competition and plenty of fun. And, browse the silent auction and bid on incredible items and experiences.

Special EFX All-stars featuring Chieli Minucci, Eric Marienthal, Lao Tizer, Anthony Crawford and Joel Rosenblatt will be preforming at World Records.

This year’s Bully Walk will be an easy and enjoyable 1-mile stroll through Woodward Park, along a path that is nearly 90% shaded with plenty of water features. There will be lots of doggy dip and water stations along the way, so your pups can stay cool and comfortable while you walk together. Once the walk is done, the fun is just getting started! Head back to the event area and enjoy over 40 vendors, raffles, photo booths, delicious eats from a taco truck, snacks, refreshing drinks, and the always-popular Costume Contest.

Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown and Michael Paulo share the stage together to perform as BPM for this concert series.

Praised for his expressive depth, commanding technique, and artistic individuality, Angel Stanislav Wang has quickly drawn international attention as a rare and compelling new voice. A captivating performer with a growing global following, he has performed in world-renowned halls including Carnegie Hall, Vienna’s Musikverein, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.

The Great Valley Gathering is a free, three-day folklife festival celebrating culture bearers and the rich cultural diversity of California’s Central Valley. Hosted by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) and co-presented with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Great Valley Gathering invites all ages to experience the traditions, stories, music, dance, foodways, craftsmanship and community expressions that make the Central Valley unique.

Discover the joy of country line dancing—a lively blend of fitness and socializing! Come to learn popular dances like the Electric Slide, Tulsa Time, Watermelon Crawl, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, and Cowboy Cha Cha.

Come explore recording studios, experience hands-on equipment demos, and get to know the resources available to support your media and content creation projects. CMAC will open its doors to everyone between 5pm - 7pm so stop by and learn more.