Kernville Chamber of Commerce

Kernville Chamber of Commerce (760) 376-2629 explorekernville.com The Kern River, Kernville, and the Kern Valley were named after artist and topographer Edward M.
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Kern, who was part of a group of settlers led by Captain Joseph Reddeford Walker in 1845-46. They camped at a fork of two rivers which is now in the middle of Lake Isabella. These two rivers are now the South Fork and North Fork of the Kern. The 1848 gold rush led to the formation of a town called Rogersville, later renamed Whiskey Flat after the introduction of saloons and renamed Kernville in 1861.

06/23/2026

🏇🌅 Rodeo is back in Kernville! 🌅🏇
Dust off your boots and head to the John E. McNally Arena on Saturday, June 27 for an evening of fast horses, flying dirt, and friendly competition under the summer sky.
🐎 Time Onlys begin at 6 PM — just $5 per run
💰 Open 4D Jackpot to follow
🏆 Payouts for 1D • 2D • 3D • 4D
📍 Gates open for entries at 5 PM
💵 Entry fee: $45 ($35 goes into the jackpot)
🍔 Concessions available all evening
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running for the jackpot, or just coming to watch the action, there’s nothing quite like a summer night at the arena. Grab your crew, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy an evening of barrel racing in the heart of Kernville.
🤠 See you under the lights!

The future of Riverside Park is being decided now. Join your neighbors to learn more about the proposed Riprap Project, ...
06/23/2026

The future of Riverside Park is being decided now. Join your neighbors to learn more about the proposed Riprap Project, explore alternative solutions, and make your voice heard.

Wednesday, July 1st
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kernville Chamber Community Room
11447 Kernville Rd, Kernville.

06/19/2026

Our General Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22, has been canceled. We look forward to seeing everyone at next month’s General Meeting on July 27, 2026.

06/19/2026

This year’s first Summer Festival presented by Camping on the Kern is in the books, and what a day it was! ☀️🎶 From talented local makers and fresh produce to live music, good food, and smiling faces, our community showed up in the best way.
👇 What was your favorite find or moment of the day? Let us know in the comments and tag who you’re bringing to next month’s festival!

KERNVILLE SUMMER NIGHTS BARREL RACE Join us for an evening of barrel racing under the beautiful Kernville summer sky!Sat...
06/16/2026

KERNVILLE SUMMER NIGHTS BARREL RACE

Join us for an evening of barrel racing under the beautiful Kernville summer sky!

Saturday, June 27
John E. McNally Arena – Kernville, CA

FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS
Everyone is welcome to come watch and enjoy the event!

Gates Open for Entries: 5:00 PM
Time Onlys Begin: 6:00 PM
Time Onlys: $5 per run

Open 4D Jackpot to Follow
1D • 2D • 3D • 4D
Entry Fee: $45
Cash & Venmo Only

Concessions Available

Whether you’re looking to tune up your horse with a few exhibition runs or compete for jackpot money, we’d love to see you there!

Bring your family, grab some food, and enjoy a fun summer evening of fast horses, great people, and exciting competition!

Questions?
Janeen Fisher
714-814-5105

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06/16/2026

What a beautiful celebration for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Kern Beauty! ✨
It was an honor to welcome them to the Kernville Chamber family and celebrate the opening of such a stunning new space. We’re excited to have Kern Beauty as part of our business community and can’t wait to watch them grow.
Join us in giving them a warm welcome, and if you haven’t already, stop by to check out the space and support one of our newest local businesses. Here’s to new beginnings and a thriving community! 💛

Summer starts here. ☀️🌿Join us tomorrow for the first Summer Festival presented by Camping on the Kern from 9 AM–3 PM! S...
06/13/2026

Summer starts here. ☀️🌿
Join us tomorrow for the first Summer Festival presented by Camping on the Kern from 9 AM–3 PM! Shop local makers, enjoy live music, grab some delicious food, and spend the day exploring everything our incredible community has to offer.
Whether you’re a local or just visiting for the weekend, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday in Kernville. See you in the park! 🎶🛍️✨

✨ It’s finally here! Join us tonight at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Kern Beauty! 🎉✂️Co...
06/12/2026

✨ It’s finally here! Join us tonight at 5:30 PM as we celebrate the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Kern Beauty! 🎉✂️
Come welcome one of our newest local businesses, meet the team, explore the beautiful new space, and help us celebrate this exciting addition to our community. There’s no better way to support local than by showing up!
📍 Tonight | 🕠 5:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

Wildfire Preparedness Starts with Community Input. The Kern Fire Safe Council is asking Kern River Valley residents to h...
06/11/2026

Wildfire Preparedness Starts with Community Input.

The Kern Fire Safe Council is asking Kern River Valley residents to help shape the next update of the Kern County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

This is an opportunity for community members to share local knowledge, discuss wildfire concerns, and help identify projects and priorities that can reduce wildfire risk and strengthen protection efforts throughout the region.

June 16, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kern River Valley Senior Center
6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Whether you’re a homeowner, resident, business owner, or simply interested in wildfire preparedness, your input can make a difference. Community participation plays a key role in developing effective strategies to help protect our neighborhoods and surrounding landscapes. Please see the flyer below for more information and details on how to participate.

06/10/2026

Summer starts here! ☀️🌲
Kick off the season at the Kernville Summer Festival, presented by Camping on the Kern, on Saturday, June 13 from 9 AM–3 PM! Enjoy live music, shop local makers and vendors, grab some delicious food, and soak up all the good vibes in the heart of Kernville.
Make a day of it and bring your friends and family! And don’t worry if you can’t make this one—the Summer Festival returns every second Saturday from June through September, giving you four chances to celebrate everything that makes Kernville so special.
We’ll see you in the park! 🎶🛍️🌻

Address

11447 Kernville Road, PO Box 397
Kernville, CA
93238

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17603762629

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