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Michelle Roldan

Reporter · US

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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News

    Kern County Fair enters final weekend, biggest crowds expected through Sunday (opens the original)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is in its final days, and organizers are bracing for the biggest crowds of the year as the last weekend approaches. The fair runs through Sunday, Oct. 4, and the final weekend is typically the busiest. “We’re expecting some huge crowds over the weekend,” said Chelsey Roberts with the Kern County Fair. “Following a payday, a little bit of warmer weather, but the last little bit of your last chance to catch the fair before it’s done for the yea

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News

    Students trade classrooms for fun, hands-on learning at fair field trips (opens the original)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Students traded their classrooms for the Kern County Fair on School Day, spending the morning exploring the fairgrounds, learning about agriculture and enjoying entertainment. From 9 a.m. until noon, the fairgrounds filled with students from different schools on field trips. Some kids talked about their favorite parts of the day, including food and animals. “I eat a hot dog and corn,” one student said. Another added, “I have had a very wonderful time at the fair.

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News

    Kern County Fair braces for possible ride and game changes next year (opens the original)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The rides, games and food stands that fill the Kern County Fair each year may look like permanent fixtures, but many of them are part of a traveling circuit that moves from fair to fair — and a scheduling change at the California State Fair could affect which vendors and attractions come to Kern County in 2027. Chelsey Roberts with the Kern County Fair said the fair runs for 12 days and traditionally begins “the second to last Wednesday of September every year.”

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News

    Scouting America says fair potato booth funds local programs, serves up to 1,500 daily (opens the original)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is known for its deep-fried favorites and sweet treats, but some of its most popular food traditions started as simple local fundraisers — and have lasted for generations. Each year, new foods and trends make their way to the Kern County Fair. Last year, it was Dubai chocolate strawberries. This year, that includes tanghulu, hard sugar-coated fruit on a stick. At the same time, some vendors have been serving fairgoers for more than 50 years,

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News

    Kern County Fair heads into busiest weekend as police prepare for larger crowds (opens the original)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is heading into what’s expected to be its busiest weekend, and Bakersfield police say they are ready for larger crowds. After a first week that has already drawn big attendance, Bakersfield Police Department Sgt. James Jones said staffing will increase to match the expected weekend surge. “Obviously our staffing level will supplement the larger crowds,” Jones said. So far, Jones said, there have been no major problems at this year’s fair. The

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