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KERNVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 
2010-2011 Kern River Valley Events* 

Call 760.376.2629 or 1.866.537.6845

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                                                      2012

Feb 16        Whiskey Flat COWBOY AUCTION, at Ewing's on the Kern.  Sign-ups at 6pm,
                   Auction at 7pm.  Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629 or Tony Cain, 760.378.3408
Feb 17        KRV WOMAN’S CLUB WHISKEY FLAT KICK OFF LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW,
                   Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights, doors open 10am, Marian 760.376.4578
Feb 17-20   55th annual WHISKEY FLAT DAYS – Whiskey Flat (a.k.a. Kernville), celebrates
                   life in the 1850’s. Includes parade, carnival, music, dancing, crafts – always on
                   Presidents’ weekend - Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629
Feb 18-19   WHISKEY FLAT WILD WEST DAZE RODEO, 1pm at McNally Rodeo Arena,
                   Kernville Chamber 760.376.2629.  Get your pre sale tickets around town or
                   at the Kernville Chamber office.
Feb 25        14th Annual ALL-VALLEY Jeanette Rogers-Erickson HEART WALK at KV High
                   School, Lake Isabella.  Registration 7am, Walk 9-10:30am.
                   Anna 760.379.5257 x24


Mar             FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHT, KV Chorus – Sweet Adelines, 7:30pm at Senior
                   Center.  Entertainment, "Singing On the High "C's", followed by $5/ticket
                   Dessert Bar.  Cheryl 760.376.4124
Mar 11-25   4th Annual LIVING GREEN FESTIVAL, Green Expo, Green Film Festival, Run for
                   Living Green & more, KRV Revitalization, Richard, 760.333.4561
Mar 17        CASINO NIGHT at KRV Senior Center, 5:30pm, $25/person includes dinner.
                   Kern River Valley Chamber 760.379.5236
Mar 31 &     23rd Annual LAKE ISABELLA FISHING DERBY, KRV Chamber of Commerce,
    Apr 1,2   760.379.5236


April           THE FINAL INCH, Rotary Run to Eradicate Polio, 8am beginning at Kern
                   Valley Golf Course.  5K & 10K & 1K Kids Fun Run, 760.223.0269
                   Sponsored by Kern River Valley Rotary Club

April           47th Annual KERN RIVER WHITEWATER FESTIVAL Whitewater Races, (slalom,
                   raft, wildwater, Poker Run), booths & Hooligan Race.  Begin 10am,
                   Riverside Park, Kern River Council, 818.340.3083
April            Annual KERN RIVER VALLEY SPRING NATURE FESTIVAL, Kern River
                   Preserve, Alison 760.378.2029 or 760.382.1260
April            DENNY KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ROPING, 9am-sign up; 10am roping,
                   at John E McNally Rodeo Grounds, Kernville.  FREE admission for spectators. 
                   Tony Cain 760.378.3408 or 661.979.8124 or Skylar 760.384.8550
April            SOUTH FORK KERN VALLEY BUTTERFLY COUNT,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
                   760.382.1260


May             KELSO VALLEY BUTTERFLY COUNT, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 760.382.1260 or 
                   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
May             SOUTH FORK WOMAN’S CLUB Chinese Auction & Dinner $8, 6pm, Fay Ranch Rd,
                   Weldon
May 5          31st Annual SIRRETTA STREET YARD SALE in Kernville, begins at 8am –
                   Gigantic! 760.376.2629
May  5         13th Annual ROTARY CLUB of the KRV CAR SHOW, "Down By the River Side",
                   9am-4pm in Kernville.  Lake cruise, vendors, giant raffle, 50's & 60's music,
                   pet parade.  Paul Cromwell 760.417.1008 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
May 5           3rd Annual Rotary KRV Pet Parade.  12:15pm at Riverside Park.
May             KRV HISTORICAL SOCIETY & KV MUSEUM “HISTORY DAYS” at the Kern Valley
                   Museum, 10am-4pm.  Special exhibits, music, and tours.  760.376.6683
May             47th Annual MEMORIAL DAY SIERRA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL in Circle Park,
                   all day Sat, Sun, Mon.  Opening reception Fri, 5-8pm at Oddfellows Hall.  
                   KRV Art Assoc, Jim 760.379.2844


June 2       25th Annual FREE KIDS’ FISHING DERBY, 6am-3pm, Wofford Heights Park,
                  for ages 4-15 years.  Register June 1, 3-6pm and June 2, 6-9am.  Fish    
                  and Game Habitat Club, Elaine Johnson 760.417.0950
June 2       TRAIL PRESERVATION FUNDRAISER BBQ, 5pm at The Cyclesmiths in Kernville.
                  Food, music, trials/BMX exhibition, raffles and more.  Stewards of the
                  Sequoia, 760.350.9700  www.StewardsOfTheSequoia.org
June          BIO BLITZ, tracking life on the Kern River Preserve, noon-2pm
June          Sequoia South National Forest SOUTH BUTTERFLY COUNT.  Kern River Preserve
June          HAVILAH DAYS at the Havilah Courthouse in Havilah, 9am to 3pm, annual 
                  celebration and old west entertainment, raffles, food, vendors,
                 Janet  760.379.2636
June          CALIFORNIA AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CELEBRATION, 9am-3pm at
                 Audubon’s Kern River Preserve, Weldon
June 20     25th Annual WHITEWATER WEDNESDAY - Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629
June 30     LAKE ISABELLA FIREWORKS, 9-9:30pm, set off from Engineer's Point.
                 Kern River Valley Chamber, 760.379.5236


July          11th Annual NORTH FORK KERN RIVER VALLEY BUTTERFLY COUNT, Bob
                  760.382.1260,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
July           Monthly Nature Exploration, Kern County Butterflies, 9-11am  
                  Kern River Preserve
July           SEQUOIA BUTTERFLY COUNT, Kern River Preserve
July          “Nuui Cunni” FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, 4pm til end of fireworks, 
                  2600 Hwy 155, Indian Tacos & Fry Bread, raffles, piƱatas, face painting, 
                  entertainment, Farmers Market continues thru evening.
                  Samantha 760.549.0800 
July           Giant Sequoia National Monument BUTTERFLY COUNT, Kern River Preserve
July           9th Annual GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT – SOUTH BUTTERFLY
                 COUNT, Bob Barnes 760.382.1260,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Aug            Kern Valley HUMMINGBIRD CELEBRATION, Kern River Preserve, 8am-2pm, Alison
                  760.378.2029  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Aug            SWEET ADELINES Ice Cream Social, Senior Center, 6pm.  Show, auction, and
                  "all you can eat" ice cream.  Cheryl 760.376.4124
Aug            24th Annual RUBBER DUCKY RACES, Riverside Park, Kernville, Kern Valley
                  Exchange Club, 760.376.4790
Aug            SENIOR SUMMER HEALTH & INFORMATION FAIRE, Lake Isabella Senior Center,
                  9-11:30am.  Lipid blood draw $10, 8-9:30am only.  KV Hospital Foundation 
                  760.382.8385 or 760.371.5236


Sept           Annual SIERRA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, workshops Wed-Fri, opening
                  reception Fri 5-8pm at Oddfellows Hall, Festival Sat-Mon, all day, Circle Park. 
                  KRV Art Association, Jim 760.379.2844
Sept           Beautify the valley and pitch-in KERN VALLEY “PRIDE DAY”- Thomas Refuse,       
                  760.379.2618
Sept           CARTWRIGHT-HAYS SPECIAL NEEDS FISHING DAY at KR Hatchery, 10am-2pm, 
                  special needs fishing, BBQ, activities, entertainment, Saul 760.549.3017
Sept           LIVING GREEN 2012 KICK-OFF MEETING, 2-4pm at Kernville Chamber
                  Community Room, 760.333.4561
Sept           15th Annual KERN VALLEY AUTUMN NATURE & VULTURE FESTIVAL at KR
                  Preserve, 9am-3pm, Alison 760.378.2029, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sept           KERN RIVER ROCK n BLUES FEST, fundraiser for the Bakersfield National
                  Cemetery.  Bands at Frandy Park and participating venues and an Acoustic
                  Campfire Jam.  Hear some of the best musicians from the west coast.
                  Brought to you by Funds For Freedom Incwww.fundsforfreedominc.com or
                  pick up a complete program at the Kernville Chamber office.
Sept           PEDDLER’S FAIR, Four Square Church Gym, Wofford Heights, Friday 11:30am; 
                  Sat 8am, Jeanette 760.376.4419
Sept 28-30  The 6th every-other-year KERN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, for all
                  classes prior to 1970, at Kernville Inn, all day, all 3 days.  This is a much
                  enjoyed opportunity for older KV Alumni to gather, visit, and reminisce.  
                  Contact Bill Vance 775.882.4764


Oct 13        VALLEY FEST, 11am-5pm at Kissack Park, Lake Isabella, KRV Chamber
                  760.379.5236
Oct            COWBOY AUCTION for Kernville Stampede Rodeo, 7pm at Ewing's on the Kern
                  Tony 760.378.3408
Oct            "Nuui Cunni" FALL GATHERING & FUNDRAISER 9am-5pm.  Entertainment,
                  raffles, silent auction, bake sale, drummers, crafts, & MORE!  Indian Fry Bread
                  at 10am & Indian Tacos 1-3pm 
Oct 20-21   Kernville STAMPEDE RODEO, 1pm at McNally Rodeo Arena, Kernville Chamber
                  760.376.2629
Oct             20th Annual KERNVILLE FAT TIRE BIKING FESTIVAL, 1, 2, or 3 days of total 
                  immersion in biking activities for all riding abilities.   Mountain & River
                  Adventures 800.861.6553 www.mtnriver.com/fat_tire_festival.htm  


Nov 10        NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY at Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, 9am-2pm.
                   Free docent lead tours of various Native American demonstrations and
                   displays; call to schedule group tour.  Vickie, 760.379.4770
Nov 19-20   JR PHEASANT HUNT at Hanning Flat, 7:30am-12:30pm, Lake Isabella Fish &
                   Game Habitat Club, 760.379.8141
Nov 26         34th annual LAKE ISABELLA CHRISTMAS PARADE, 11am, Kern River Valley
                   Chamber, 760.379.5236


Dec             4th annual Hoffman Hospice “LIGHT UP A LIFE”, 5:30pm in Circle Park,
                   Kernville.  Ceremony is free and open to the public.  Attendees may honor
                   or memorialize a loved one by placing a symbolic light on the tree.  Guests
                   wishing to do so are asked to make a minimum $10 donation.  Those who
                   make a donation of $100 or  more will receive a commemorative
                   ornament.  Marci, 661.410.1010
Dec             CANDLE STROLL, CAROLING & LIVE NATIVITY SCENE, 6pm in Circle Park,
                   Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629
Dec             3rd Annual Christmas Shop Hop with Circle Park merchants, 5-8pm.  Music,
                   raffles, and refreshments!  Lots of businesses will be located in the 
                   Oddfellows Hall along with Karaoke and entertainment by Marty O'Hara. 
                   Have fun and do your Christmas shopping, too!
                   Kernville Chamber 760.376.2629 

Dec             CHRISTMAS IN KERNVILLE and Car Parade, Circle Park, 4pm; Santa in the Park,
                   5pm, Kenny 909.754.5270
Dec             SWEET ADELINES CHRISTMAS CHORUS SHOW, 7:30pm, Lake Isabella Senior
                   Center.  Christmas performance with friends.  Tickets pre-sale $5; at the
                   door $7; children 12 & under free.  Cheryl 760.379.7108


Jan             20th Annual SOUTH FORK VALLEY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, Bob Barnes
                   760.382.1260 or Denise 760.378.4278
Jan             33rd  Annual KERN RIVER VALLEY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, Kern River
                   Preserve, Alison 760.378.2029
Jan             Whiskey Flat KICK-OFF DINNER at Ewings; 5-6pm social, 6-7pm dinner, 
                   program after 7pm.  Beef and chicken buffet with ALL the trimmings, 
                   $25/person.  Entertainment by Wild Blue Rose Band.  Reservations 
                   required.  Kernville Chamber 760.376.2629
Jan            MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR Awards and Installation, 6:00pm, Paradise
                   Cove, KRV Chamber, 760.379.5236


*(Please note dates and times are subject to change; call for current info. 760.376.2629)

 

EVERY SATURDAY

9am-1pm beginning Oct 2 - Lakeshore Farmers Market, 7466 Wofford Heights Blvd, at Lakeshore Lodge.  Featuring locally grown produce and organic produce from Fay Organic.  Also the pickup point for the Abundant Harvest program.  We will feature local, select arts & crafts.  For more info call 760.379.1692

9am-2pm –   Nuui Cunni Farmer’s Market, 2600 Hwy 155, fresh produce, eggs, herbs, crafts, & plants, 760.549.0800

12 noon –     Sobriety Meetings, Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center, 2600 Hwy 155, AA, NA & Al Anon, 760.379.4683