Things to do in Bakersfield – August 2023 Edition

 Welcome to another blog from the ‘Things to Do in Bakersfield’ series. Here is the Things to do in Bakersfield – August Edition. We have started writing these blogs to inform people from Bakersfield, California about the fun events happening in Bakersfield for relaxing and entertaining purposes.  

You can check out the ‘Things to Do’ blogs and the listed events for May, June, and July here. As the name suggests, this blog is going to tell the readers about the events happening in the month of August 2023 around Bakersfield. Details of the events will be given below so that it becomes easier for you to decide if you are interested in that specific event or not.

So do go through this blog and read till the end to know about the exciting and fun things and save the dates for your favorite events. Also, grab your tickets right away before they all get sold out. And don’t forget to take your family and friends with you.

Queen Tribute/ The Kings of Queen

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Are you a music lover? The Queen Tribute event by The Kings of Queen is the right fit for you to enjoy some good music. It was launched by a famous vocalist named Emo Alaeddin with his three band partners. They are known all across the US for their talented voices and music.

This musical event is going to be organized in Bakersfield’s Music Hall of Fame on Thursday, 3rd of August at 7:00 pm. Grab your tickets for the event, online from this website www.bakersfieldmusichalloffame.com for $45 only.

Red NOT Chilli Peppers

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Another event for music lovers is Red Not Chilli Peppers. This is another band going to perform in Temblor on the 3rd of August at 9:00 pm. This concert is for people who are 18+ years of age only. For entering the concert, in addition to the ticket, the security asks for any of your document that shows you are more than 18 years old.

Red Nots is another band performer famous for their three decades of success in music. You can enjoy their concert in Bakersfield for only $12 by buying tickets online from www.ticketweb.com.

Frazier Park Fiesta Days

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This is a free fiesta event going to be organized at Fiesta Mountain Park from the 4th of August to the 6th of August where people of all ages can enjoy any of the things. There is no age limitation for attending this fiesta event.

You can take your children with you to enjoy some rides, food, and art with them and to have a memorable family weekend.

Gladys Knight

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The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater is going to organize the live performance of well-known Gladys Knight on the 6th of August from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for the people of Bakersfield.

Gladys Knight is known as the “Empress of Soul” and is famous for writing and singing songs. Tickets for Gladys Knight’s music event can be bought for $60 and higher from AXS.com.

Gun Show

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This gun show is by crossroad of the west gun shows which organizes the best gun shows for firearm lovers and attracts a lot of people around America.

The Gun Show is scheduled to be organized on 12-13 August in Kern County Fairgrounds from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. So firearm enthusiasts from around the town are recommended to grab tickets for this upcoming event from www.crossroadsgunshows.com for $15 only and enjoy the show.

Plus point is that one ticket is valid for both days and kids under 13 years require just a guardian to enter the gun show and no ticket.

Tequila Country

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Wanna party? Book your tickets for the Tequila Country event happening this summer on 11th August from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm where you can enjoy quality Tequila shots with good country music and spend happy moments with your friends.

So what are you waiting for? Secure your tickets by visiting www.eventbrite.com, save the date, and party hard.

Air Supply

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Are you interested in rock music? The Air Supply rock duo band all the way from Australia is coming your way on 17th August in Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater to let you entertain with their soft rock music concert.

The show will start at 7:30 pm on Thursday. Align your timings to attend this concert and grab your tickets from thebakersfieldfox.com which are available for $65 and up.

Summer Movies Series: Mulan

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The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater is famous for arranging and hosting many fun events in Bakersfield, California. On the weekend, 13th August at 12:00 pm, the Summer Movies Series: Mulan will be up in the Fox Theater.

Take your family or friends with you to enjoy an amazing movie with drinks and popcorn to relax your mind and enjoy your weekend. Tickets are available for $5 at AXS.com.

$2.00 Day

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Buena Vista Museum of Natural History is offering an amazing deal on tickets to visit the museum for only $2 on Thursday 17th of August from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Also, Per-person entry is $2 available only for that day and you can have access to the museum for the whole day. For this, tickets will be available at the door of the museum on the $2.00 day.

Bakersfield Water Lantern Festival

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Lighting lanterns fascinate almost every individual and everyone enjoys lighting water with lantern lights. If you or any of your family members or friends are interested in this activity, this event is a must to attend for them.

You can also enjoy this water lantern festival with the love of your life to spend happy moments and make everlasting memories with them. So, on the 19th of August, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm you can enjoy this festival at The Park at River Walk.

Tickets for this event are selling fast, so book yours right away for $27 and up.

60th Tehachapi Mountain Festival

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This Mountain Festival is going to be organized on the 19th of August from 6:00 to 11:00 pm and on the 20th of August from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in which the celebrities, the local governments, and various dance teams will participate to make it fun.

Stephen David Austin

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The name tells about a great singer and writer who will be entertaining you with his music skills on the 20th of August from 2:30 to 5:00 pm in Triassic Vineyards, Tehachapi.

The food and wine will also be available at the event.

Moreover, another positive point is that the entry for this one is free. So save the date and don’t miss out.

Science Saturday

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If you have read other articles from this series. You must remember that Science Saturday is arranged every last Saturday of the month for people interested in knowing about science and to have hands-on experiences.

Also, this month, it is going to be organized at Bakersfield, 2018 Chester Ave where members can enter for free and non-members can enter by paying $6-$10 only.