The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau recently hosted over 60 local hotel front desk and sales staff members as part of a local FAM trip. The goal of the half-day tour was to put the hotel staff’s in direct contact with four Bakersfiel...more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chris Huot
Office: (661) 852-7235
E-mail: chuot@visitbakersfield.com


October 1, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dawn
1-800-208-1810
E-mail: info@ckshows.com


Sept. 11, 2008

BAKE...more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Chris Huot
Marketing & Events Specialist
Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Office: (661) 852-7235
Cell: (661) 619-0286
chuot@visitbakersfield.com

Sep...more

The Kern River bed will see a brief flow of water in Bakersfield just in time for the Labor Day Weekend. Water authorities will release an undetermined amount of water from the Lake Isabella reservoir beginning Saturday morning. The flow is expected ...more

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Despite being in the heart of the oil production capital of California, the Bakersfield CVB is turning to alternative energy to fulfill its daily transportation needs. The CVB is the latest organization to add a fully elec...more

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Inc. Magazine ranked Bakersfield the 9th best midsize city in the nation to do business in for 2008. The rankings are part of the magazine’s annual comprehensive guide on “The Best Cities for Doing Business&rdq...more

In the current issue of Bakersfield Life magazine readers are asked to vote on the best things about Bakersfield. Check out the article online....more

The Arts Council of Kern is proud to announce the “Younger Gallery: Contemporary and Functional Art,” opening in grand style on July 31st, 6pm-9pm. The inaugural show, “The ONE Show,” will feature the auction of hand-painted u...more

Bakersfield’s newest full-service hotel opened for business July 9th. Located at cover story and interview with Bakersfield CVB Manager Don Cohen in Kern Business Magazine....more

Things to Do in Bakersfield for Under $10

Bakersfield Condors Hockey $10 tickets (Periodic reduced prices)
Kern County Museum $5 to $8
Bakersfield M...more

Rabobank Arena, the home of Bakersfield Condors pro hockey, Jam pro basketball, and CSUB NCAA D-I Basketball was ranked as the seventh-best minor league sports venue in the country in a poll conducted by Minor League News Sports online magazine.
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Check out CMT's recap of the final day of the Country Music Association's 2008 Festival. more

Growing Up Bakersfield
Whether travelers come to Bakersfield via plane, train, car or bus...more

The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the release of its latest edition of the official Bakersfield Meeting Planner’s Guide.

The guide provides convention and meeting planner’s all the informatio...more

The Riverside Press-Enterprise published a great article on things to do in and around Bakersfield. The article was the featured story in Sunday&rsquo...more

The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau wants you to be our friend on MySpace. Visit our new page and keep up with the latest happenings at the Convention and Visitors Burea...more

The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB) is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Central Valley Tourism Association (CVTA) for 2008-2009.  The CVTA is comprised of several visitors&...more

The Convention and Visitors Bureau staff was out in full force this past weekend (April 25 – 27) at the 32nd Annual National Street Rod Association Western Nationals. The event was held at the Kern County Fairgrounds with over 1,800 street rods...more

The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the return of the National Street Rod Association to Bakersfield this weekend. The 32nd annual Western Nationals is taking place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Kern County Fai...more

The L.A. Times' Hugo Martín writes about his favorite spots on the Kern River - just outside of Bakersfield!...more

The Los Angeles Times Magazine details fun vacations on the Kern River in a recent edition.

" Your fam...more

The Bakersfield Californian gives some great ideas for nature trips close to Bakersfield. Head out for a hike in the morning and enjoy the Bakersfield night life all in on...more

The Bakersfield Californian gives some great ideas for nature trips close to Bakersfield. Head out for a hike in the morning and enjoy the Bakersfield night life all in on...more

Publish Date: Feb. 28, 2008

Bakersfield, Calif. - The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the return of the Xtreme Paintball Sport League to the Kern County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 100 elite amateur te...more

The Noriega Hotel is featured in the Bakersfield Californian as a favorite lunch spot.



If you know of a Bakersfield hotel or restaurant...more

The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) actively seeks information related to various Bakersfied/Central Valley events, destinations, editorial content, and news releases for its website.

Much of this information can be submit...more

The Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Billingsley to the staff. Mr. Billingsley immediately assumes the role of senior sales representative. 

Matt previously worked in the rental...more

Publish Date: March 11, 2008

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Dust off your boots, grab your partner, and head out to The Kern County Fairgrounds this weekend for three days of square dancing at the annual Bakersfield Fiesta. The 42nd edition ...more