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Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation

The Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation is dedicated to revitalizing and enhancing downtown Bakersfield through community engagement, urban development projects, and fostering a vibrant local economy for a thriving urban life.

The DBA Business Vitality Series presents free to low-cost educational presentations and workshops to &nbsp;help keep the heart of your business beating strong and to build a thriving heart of Bakersfield. October 13, 2026 10 AM - 12 PMKCSOS Bell Tower 2041210 Truxton Ave, 93301<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Tickets - Lunch Included<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE to DBA Members$10 Non-Members 9:45 AM Check-In10 AM Session Begins<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;"> </li></ul>11 - 11:30 AM &nbsp;Q&amp;A11:30-12 PM Lunch + Networking

Business Vitality Series - October

Experience the Best of Downtown Bakersfield!Join us for the 12th Annual Taste of Downtown on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6 PM &ndash; 10 PM Iron Lily. This highly anticipated event brings together Bakersfield&rsquo;s top restaurants, bars, and local favorites for an evening filled with&nbsp;delicious tastings, craft cocktails, live music, and casino-style entertainment. Guests will also enjoy the excitement of the&nbsp;Downtown Martini Competition Finale, where the area&rsquo;s best bartenders compete live on stage for the coveted Martini Trophy.Your ticket includes:<ul fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(93, 19, 14); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 241, 240); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(93, 19, 14); font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 241, 240); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Access to dozens of tasting stations with signature bites and desserts</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Live music and entertainment</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Entry to the lively casino experience&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">A front-row seat to the Martini Competition</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;" style="box-sizing: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: inherit !important;">Includes a beverage</li></ul>Don&rsquo;t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating food, drinks, and the vibrant Downtown Bakersfield community. Tickets are limited &mdash; get yours today!

Taste of Downtown 2026

The DBA Business Vitality Series presents free to low-cost educational presentations and workshops to &nbsp;help keep the heart of your business beating strong and to build a thriving heart of Bakersfield. Sept 8, 2026 10 AM - 12 PMKCSOS Bell Tower 2041210 Truxton Ave, 93301<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Tickets - Lunch Included<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE to DBA Members$10 Non-Members 9:45 AM Check-In10 AM Session Begins<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;"> </li></ul>11 - 11:30 AM &nbsp;Q&amp;A11:30-12 PM Lunch + Networking

Business Vitality Series - September

The DBA Business Vitality Series presents free to low-cost educational presentations and workshops to &nbsp;help keep the heart of your business beating strong and to build a thriving heart of Bakersfield. August 11, 2026 10 AM - 12 PMKCSOS Bell Tower 2041210 Truxton Ave, 93301<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Tickets - Lunch Included<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE to DBA Members$10 Non-Members 9:45 AM Check-In10 AM Session Begins<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Access to capital</li></ul>11 - 11:30 AM &nbsp;Q&amp;A11:30-12 PM Lunch + Networking

Business Vitality Series - August

🚧 Permits don&#39;t have to be a roadblock to your business.Join us for the next Business Vitality Series workshop as we take the mystery out of navigating permits, inspections, and city processes.Whether you&#39;re opening a new business, renovating your space, expanding, or simply trying to understand the process, this workshop will provide practical guidance directly from the professionals who work with these projects every day. 📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM 📍 KCSOS Bell Tower &ndash; Room R-204 1200 Truxtun Avenue, BakersfieldFeatured Speakers 🎤 Phil Burns Development Services Director City of Bakersfield🎤 Nico Garza Founder &amp; Principal Authority Engineering &amp; Surveying What You&#39;ll Learn: ✔ Understanding permits and approvals ✔ Common delays and how to avoid them ✔ Navigating inspections and city processes ✔ Resources available to help your project move forward🍽 Lunch Included✅ FREE for DBA Members 🎟 $10 for Non-Members Whether you&#39;re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, developer, commercial property owner, or simply planning your next project, this workshop will give you valuable insight and the opportunity to ask questions directly to local experts.

Business Vitality Series - July

The DBA Business Vitality Series presents free to low-cost educational presentations and workshops to &nbsp;help keep the heart of your business beating strong and to build a thriving heart of Bakersfield. June 9, 2026 10 AM - 12 PMKCSOS Bell Tower - 2041200 Truxton Ave, 93301<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Tickets - Lunch Included<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE to DBA Members$10 Non-Members 9:45 AM Check-In10 AM Session Begins<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Financial Intelligence for Business Owners</li></ul>11 - 11:30 AM &nbsp;Q&amp;A11:30-12 PM Lunch + Networking

Business Vitality Series - June

The DBA Business Vitality Series presents free to low-cost educational presentations and workshops to &nbsp;help keep the heart of your business beating strong and to build a thriving heart of Bakersfield. May 28st, 2026 10 AM - 12 PMKCSOS City Centre - Room 1A1300 17th Street&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Tickets - Lunch Included<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE to DBA Members$10 Non-Members 9:45 AM Check-In10 AM Session Begins<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Marketing That actually Brings Customers In</li></ul>11 - 11:30 AM &nbsp;Q&amp;A11:30-12 PM Lunch + Networking

Business Vitality Series - May

3rd Annual Sound of BakersfieldJoin us for the 3rd Annual Sound of Bakersfield, a celebration of the music, culture, and community that make our city unique. This highly anticipated downtown event brings together people of all ages for a full afternoon of live entertainment, great food, and local vendors. This year&rsquo;s event will feature a wide range of musical genres, showcasing the diverse sound that Bakersfield is known for. While the full lineup will be announced soon, attendees can expect an energetic mix of performances throughout the day.In addition to live music, guests can enjoy:&bull; Local food vendors serving up delicious eats&bull; Craft and artisan vendors featuring unique local products&bull; A kids activity area with fun for the whole family&bull; Car show showcasing classic and custom vehicles&bull; A vibrant community atmosphere in the heart of downtown Sound of Bakersfield has quickly become a favorite annual tradition, bringing together music lovers, families, and local businesses for a memorable day celebrating everything that makes Bakersfield special.Vendor opportunities are available now, and tickets will be released soon when the music lineup is announced.Come experience the sound, flavor, and spirit of Downtown Bakersfield.

Sound of Bakersfield 2026- Vendors

Sound of Bakersfield 2026- Ticket Sales

State of Downtown 2026 is your opportunity to connect with the vibrant heart of Bakersfield. Join us as we delve into the future of our community, discussing exciting plans and developments that promise a thriving, bustling downtown. Highlights:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Engage with local leaders and business owners.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Discover upcoming projects set to enhance urban life.</li></ul>Don&#39;t miss the chance to be part of shaping Bakersfield&#39;s future. Register today and support our shared vision of a lively and connected downtown.

State of Downtown 2026

Get ready for a festive night of holiday cheer. This year, the Downtown Business Association and the Kern County Asian Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to bring you Candy Canes &amp; Cocktails, a Christmas celebration you won&rsquo;t forget. Our incredible host, the Arts Council of Kern, is opening their doors for an evening filled with holiday spirit. Enjoy small bites and wine, music, raffle prizes, and plenty of mingling and networking with fellow business and community leaders. Holiday Giving: Bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Open Door Network and help make the season brighter for local families in need..

Candy Canes & Cocktails Christmas 2025

Business Vitality Series

Experience the Best of Downtown Bakersfield!Join us for the 11th Annual Taste of Downtown on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6 PM &ndash; 10 PM at the iconic Fox Theater.This highly anticipated event brings together Bakersfield&rsquo;s top restaurants, bars, and local favorites for an evening filled with delicious tastings, craft cocktails, live music, and casino-style entertainment. Guests will also enjoy the excitement of the Downtown Martini Competition Finale, where the area&rsquo;s best bartenders compete live on stage for the coveted Martini Trophy.Your ticket includes:<ul data-end="902" data-start="682" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="756" data-start="682" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Access to dozens of tasting stations with signature bites and desserts</li><li data-end="789" data-start="757" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live music and entertainment</li><li data-end="854" data-start="790" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Entry to the lively casino experience inside the Fox Theater</li><li data-end="902" data-start="855" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A front-row seat to the Martini Competition</li></ul>Don&rsquo;t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating food, drinks, and the vibrant Downtown Bakersfield community. Tickets are limited &mdash; get yours today!

Taste of Downtown 2025 at The Fox Theater

Get ready to sip, splash, and stroll your way through Downtown Bakersfield at our Cheers for Charity: Adventure Pub Crawl &mdash; a one-of-a-kind fundraiser hosted by United Way and the Downtown Business Association!🗓&nbsp;Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 🕐&nbsp;Time: 1:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PM 📍 Kick-off Location: Wall Street AlleyJoin us for an afternoon packed with refreshing drinks, interactive water games, and fun surprises around every corner! As you explore participating businesses and pop-up lounges, you&rsquo;ll discover why our downtown is made to be walked and enjoyed.Expect:<ul data-end="997" data-start="772" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="829" data-start="772" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A curated map of stops with themed drink specials</li><li data-end="876" data-start="830" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sponsor lounges and hydration stations</li><li data-end="948" data-start="877" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Water balloons, water guns, games and more cool-down challenges</li><li data-end="997" data-start="949" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Great company, great vibes, and a great cause!</li></ul>All proceeds support local community programs through United Way and the continued revitalization efforts of our downtown core.💧 Come thirsty, come ready to play, and most of all&mdash;come to make a difference!

Cheers for Charity 2025

Join us for our 2nd Annual Sound of Bakersfield event! We're excited to announce the following line up of local artists: Mento Buru Plus, DJ performing in between sets! First 25 people through the gate get free swag, so get there early! General admission tickets are standing room only but, attendees may bring foldable chairs and blankets.

2025 Sound of Bakersfield

State of Downtown and Installation of Officers

State of Downtown 2025

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1732385208/cqlmri0sfuiktxjxwo4n.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Join us to eat, drink, and be merry as we celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Bakersfield. There will be complimentary appetizers sponsored by lender, Damaris Castillo, delicious cocktails available for purchase from The Padre, and of course networking.

Candy Canes and Cocktails

Party in the Park

Taste of Downtown

DBA Summer Night Mixer

<div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit"> </div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit">Event is from 1 pm to 7 pm!</div> <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">The Sound of the Bakersfield Music Festival is a vibrant and eclectic mix of live music echoing through the streets, drawing people downtown to support the local community. The festival showcases a diverse range of musical genres including country, rock, and reggae, creating an energetic and festive atmosphere for attendees to enjoy.<div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit"> </div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit">Bring your appetite for delicious downtown food and drinks!!! </div>

The Sound of Bakersfield Music Fest 2024

The DBA Business Vitality Series presents free to low-cost educational presentations and workshops to &nbsp;help keep the heart of your business beating strong and to build a thriving heart of Bakersfield. November 10, 2026 10 AM - 12 PMKCSOS CC 1C1300 17th Street<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Tickets - Lunch Included<p fr-original-style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px;" style="color: rgba(48,48,48,var(--O42jJQ,1)); caret-color: rgb(48, 48, 48); --8sD0Kg: none; font-family: YAFdtQi73Xs_0, _fb_, auto; --cyV3ZQ: 18.6667px; --gJPlXQ: 1.1; text-transform: none; --s8NbEA: p; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FREE to DBA Members$10 Non-Members 9:45 AM Check-In10 AM Session Begins<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;"> </li></ul>11 - 11:30 AM &nbsp;Q&amp;A11:30-12 PM Lunch + Networking

Business Vitality Series - November

Boos &amp; Brews brings together Downtown Bakersfield for a night spooky fun and&nbsp;neighborhood pride. Enjoy seasonal brews, bites, and Halloween vibes as you explore our downtown streets. 🎃 Your ticket supports the Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation and our work to keep downtown active, welcoming, and full of local flavor. Come raise a glass, discover new businesses, and celebrate our community. 🍻

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