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Biking
Mountain & River Adventures
11113 Kernville Road, PO Box 858
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-6553
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Boating
Camp Whitsett
Lloyd Meadow Rd, Sequoia Natl Forest, CA
760-376-6469
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North Fork Marina
700 Tuttle Rd
Wofford Heights, CA 93285
760-376-1812
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Fishing
Kern River Fly Fishing Guide Service & Fly Shop
11301 Kernville Rd, PO Box 443
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2040
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Golf
Kern Valley Golf Course
9472 Burlando Road, PO Box 888
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2828
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Hiking
Kern River Valley Hiking Club
PO Box 1161
Bakersfield, CA 93302
661-747-5065
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Whitewater Adventures
Sierra South Inc
11300 Kernville Rd, PO Box 1909
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-3745
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Mountain & River Adventures
11113 Kernville Road, PO Box 858
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-6553
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Eagle Rafting
11252 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238
800-375-7395
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Kern River Tours
2712 Mayfair, PO Box 3444
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
760-379-4616
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Wildlife
Audubon Kern River Preserve
18747 Hwy 178, PO BOX 1662
Weldon, CA 93283
760-378-2029
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Grocery
James Store aka Sierra Gateway Market
13432 Sierra Way
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2424
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Dining
Kern River Brewing Company Inc
13415 Sierra Way
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2337
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That’s Italian
9 Big Blue Rd, PO Box 1163
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-6020
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McNally’s Fairview Lodge & Restaurant
Mt 99, HC1 Box 95
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2430
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Pizza Barn
11401 Kernville Rd, PO Box 851
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-1856
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Imbibe
Kernville Saloon
20 Tobias St, PO Box 1737
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2500
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Sportsman’s Inn
11123 Kernville Rd, PO Box 1176
Kernville, CA 93238
760-376-2556
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Events Calendar
May KELSO VALLEY BUTTERFLY COUNT, bbarnes@lightspeed.net 760.382.1260 or krpfriends@audubon.org
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 pauljc1@mchsi.com
May 5 3rd Annual Rotary KRV Pet Parade. 12:15pm at Riverside Park.
May 12 KRV HISTORICAL SOCIETY & KV MUSEUM “HISTORY DAY” at the Kern Valley Museum, 9am-5pm. Celebrate the History of the Kern Valley. Live entertainment, Indian exhibits, demonstrations in Dutch Oven Cooking, quilt raffle and more. 49 Big Blue Rd, Kernville, 760.376.6683
May 16 SPRING HEALTH FAIRE sponsored by Kern Valley Hospital Foundation. 9-11:30am at Kern Valley Hospital. Information booths, free health tips, drawings & prizes. Contact Anna Leon 760.379.5257 X24, annaleon@kvhd.org
May 19 40th Annual Kern Valley Sweet Adelines Show, an ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMEDY, Wonderful Wigsworths’ Flying Circus, at Kernville School, 12:00pm and 5:30 pm. Written by Sandi Johnstone, Susie Seeger & Cheryl Borthick. 760.379.7108
May 26 Mountain Chili Cook-Off at the Ponderosa Lodge, located north of Kernville on the Western Divide Highway. All entries welcome. Mary 559.542.2579
May 26-27 48th 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 760.379.284 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 KV. 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 2 HAVILAH DAYS CELEBRATION at the Havilah Courthouse in Havilah. Annual celebration and old west entertainment, raffles, food, and vendors. Janet 760.379.2636
June CALIFORNIA AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CELEBRATION, 9am-3pm at
Audubon’s Kern River Preserve, Weldon
June 13 25th Annual WHITEWATER WEDNESDAY – 2 exciting trips offered; both include a BBQ hamburger lunch in the park. 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, bbarnes@lightspeed.net
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, piñatas, 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, bbarnes@lightspeed.net Aug Kern Valley HUMMINGBIRD CELEBRATION, Kern River Preserve, 8am-2pm, 760.378.2029 krpfriends@audubon.org
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 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 15 Beautify the valley and pitch-in ”KERN VALLEY PRIDE DAY”. Gather members for your team before it’s too late! Thomas Refuse 760.379.2618 www.thomasrefuse.com
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 29 18th Annual KERN VALLEY AUTUMN NATURE & VULTURE FESTIVAL at KR Preserve, 9am-3pm. Annual celebration of the fall migration of Turkey Vultures. Free music, booths, exhibits as well as nature walks and nature related workshops. Alison 760.378.2029, krpfriends@audubon.org
Sept 28-30 BUD LIGHT KERN RIVER ROCK n BLUES FEST presented by RIP CAT Records. Supports Bakersfield National Cemetery Memorial Walkway. 12+ bands at Frandy Park and participating venues. Hear some of the best musicians from the west coast. www.kernriverrocknblues.com for more info. Brought to you by Funds For Freedom Inc. Pick up a complete program at the Kernville Chamber office.
Sept 28-29 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, more info later.
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 8 Kern Valley Women’s Club CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at Mt. View Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. Catered by Hodel’s. Judi 760.376.1823 or 760.379.7220
Dec CANDLE STROLL, CAROLING & LIVE NATIVITY SCENE, 6pm in Circle Park, Kernville Chamber, 760.376.2629
Dec 4th 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 20thAnnual 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 Feb 14 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 15 KRV WOMAN’S CLUB WHISKEY FLAT KICK OFF LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW, Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights, doors open 10am, Marian 760.376.4578
Feb 15-18 56th 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 16-17 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 14thAnnual 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 4thAnnual LIVING GREEN FESTIVAL, Green Expo, Green Film Festival, Run for Living Green & more, KRV Revitalization, Richard, 760.333.4561
Mar CASINO NIGHT at KRV Senior Center, 5:30pm, $25/person includes dinner. Kern River Valley Chamber 760.379.5236
Mar – Apr 23rdAnnual LAKE ISABELLA FISHING DERBY, KRV Chamber of Commerce, 760.379.5236 April HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT - collection of household hazardous waste materials at Kern Valley Transfer Station, 9am – 12 noon. Click here for more info. 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 18th Annual KERN RIVER VALLEY SPRING NATURE & EARTH DAY FESTIVAL, Kern River Preserve, Alison 760.378.2029 or 760.382.1260
April DENNY KNIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ROPING ~ Tony Cain 760.378.3408 or 661.979.8124 or Skylar 760.384.8550
April 13th Annual TROUT FEST, Kern River Hatchery. Introduces people to the sport of fishing and responsible angling. No knowledge of fishing required. Hands-on activities include how to clean and cook a fish and educational demonstrations. Saul McGarity 760.549.3017
April SOUTH FORK KERN VALLEY BUTTERFLY COUNT, bbarnes@lightspeed.net
760.382.1260