Bakersfield Downtown Business Association

04/07/2026

A special thank you to our sponsor for supporting Sound of Bakersfield. ✨

As a local, woman-owned business, they are dedicated to helping small businesses start, manage, and grow, and that same passion extends far beyond business and into the heart of our community. We’re grateful for founders who don’t just build companies…they help build Bakersfield. Thank you for being part of what makes events like this possible. 🎶

If you’re looking to start a business or you’re in business, follow and book a free discovery call. We promise at the very least, you will learn SOMETHING from this knowledgeable team.

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04/03/2026

RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of and Next Gen’s newest location in Bakersfield.

📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 2023 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Come be part of this special day as we welcome a space dedicated to empowering and supporting individuals of all abilities and their families.

We look forward to celebrating this meaningful addition to our community with you.

03/31/2026

2026 Sound of Bakersfield taking place on the parking lot of In Your Wildest Dreams Consignment & Antiques 2819 "F" Street. Sunday, April 19th, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsorships and Vendors space available. Thank you to Boys and Girls Club for coordinating the kids zone, food vendors already set and approved Environmental Health. Reach out to Vanessa Shaw if interested at 661 384-2662, or call the DBA Office at 325-5892!

03/28/2026

GET YOUR TICKETS! 🎟️

Our THIRD annual Sound of Bakersfield event is here!

Join us in celebrating a diverse mix of local talent and our vibrant downtown community. We will be taking over the space between with performances by:






We’ll also be celebrating our emerging talent with opening performances from local youths and our MC for the day will be the one and only .

We’ll have food, vendors, a car show hosted by , a cigar lounge, a VIP lounge with drinks hosted by , a kid zone, and more.

This event is fun for all ages. Come out and support local! 🙌

GA Tickets - $10
VIP Tickets - $25
Access to the VIP lounge and premium drinks
VIP Swag Bags

Click the link in our bio for tickets.

03/24/2026

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

Join us as we celebrate the opening of Lines and Living Art: Creative Outlet, a one-of-a-kind creative space in Downtown Bakersfield.

📅 Monday, March 30, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 1101 18th Street, Suite 100

Celebrate alongside Lines and Living Art: Creative Outlet as we officially welcome this new space to our community.

Stay for the open house, explore the space, and experience something truly special.

03/23/2026

🚨🚨NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT🚨🚨

A Creative Sanctuary of Belonging

Lines and Living Art: Creative Outlet is more than an art studio—it is a space for every spark, and a home for every soul. Founded by April Hammond, this welcoming space for both the general public and regional center clients, is the sanctuary that our community deserves.

The nonprofit focuses on empowering those with diverse abilities, the cornerstone of which is the "vibe" of the space. April explains, “Here, your truest self is valued and celebrated. As Brené Brown says, belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are- and that is what we’ve passionately built into the core of our space.

Here you’ll find a community where you can stop masking and start reclaiming your narrative through expression. We offer a bright, inclusive space where creativity supports independence, dignity, and belonging. Join us and step into your authenticity. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve built.

03/18/2026