2011 Kern County Fair is here!

The best season of the year in the Central Valley arrives this week. Although we always have to be ready for a last blast of summer heat, fall weather is a treat to be savored. Evening walks, open windows instead of air conditioning, high school football on Fridays and, of course, The Great Kern County Fair makes the beginning of fall all the more enjoyable.

Cafe BARC is conveniently located just steps from the midway.

The Great Kern County Fair kicks off this Wednesday, September 21st for a 12-day run. As with most Kern County attractions, you would be hard pressed to find anyone who has not experienced the Fair at least once. For most families, it is an annual tradition they wouldn’t dream of missing.

Whether you go for the great free entertainment, rides and midway attractions, the junior livestock shows, the rodeo or just to catch up with friends, a stop – or two…or three – at the plentiful and varied food booths, whose delightful smells beckon you from all over the more than 160 acres that comprises the fairgrounds, is a must.

Café BARC, poised at the entrance to the midway, has been serving up tasty hamburgers, hot dogs, frito boats and more for over 30 years. Last year we added a fabulous NY Steak sandwich and sweet potato fries to our menu, which proved to be a huge hit. Last year, the Ortega Burger made its debut at Café BARC. The Café is staffed with BARC employees and dedicated volunteer groups who work hard to keep the food flowing and the lines short.

BARC is proud of its long association with the Great Kern County Fair. As local organizations with a rich history, BARC and the Fair represent the importance of tradition and community involvement.

Stop by and say hi, have some sweet potato fries on your way to take in all the Fair has to offer and know that you have not only helped us continue to Give People Purpose, but that you’ve participated in one of the greatest traditions our community has to offer.