Bakersfield will welcome residents and visitors downtown on September 12 for Bakersfest 2026, a community celebration featuring crafts, food, music, and the long‑running “Walk the Streets of Bakersfield” 28th Annual Car Show. Officials say tornado repairs were completed sooner than expected, allowing the event to return to its traditional downtown location.
The car show will run with registration from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by awards at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $20 to show a vehicle and $10 to display. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 entries, and judging will follow a 100‑point system across multiple year‑based classes for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Event organizers are also seeking vendors for Bakersfest. Those interested can contact Kelly Marsh at 417‑372‑2757. The vendor fee is $20.
Community members can expect a full day of activities, including music, food, crafts, and a salute to veterans as Bakersfield celebrates the return of its annual festival and car show downtown.
