Oct 31, 2024
Check back in for newly added events!
November 7th
3rd Annual Wounded Heroes Fund Blanket & Food Drive
We’re collecting new blankets, jackets, socks, beanies, gloves/mittens, food items like canned goods, turkey gravy, stuffing mix, and more. Please come on down, drop off your donations, and help us make a difference in the lives of those who have served. Monetary donations are also welcomed. All donations will go directly to benefit our Veterans of Kern County.
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Wounded Heros Fund Office
3121 Standard Street
Bakersfield, CA
https://thewoundedheroesfund.com/
November 7th
Veterans Day Parade
Honoring all who served. Staging at Arvin HS parking lot.
4:30 PM
Arvin High School
(NW corner of Varsity and Campus Street)
Arvin, CA
https://www.instagram.com/kerncountyveteranevents/
November 7th
Military Heroes Gala, Benefit Dinner & Auction
Keynote Speaker – Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader Defense Intelligence Agency
Master Gunnery Sergeant Scott Stalker, USMC (ret)
6:00 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION
7:00 PM DINNER AND PROGRAM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Luigi's Restaurant and Delicatessen - Warehouse
725 E 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
https://www.armedforcessupportfoundation.org/events/military-heroes-gala-benefit-dinner-auction-2/
November 7th
Arvin Hometown Heroes Night
LIMITED TO AND FREE FOR OUR HOMETOWN HEROES AND THEIR HONORED GUESTS.
Please contact msnyder@arvin.org for more information and to RSVP
6:00 PM
Arvin Veterans Hall
414 4th Street
Arvin, CA 93203
https://www.instagram.com/kerncountyveteranevents/
November 8th
"Plant a Flag" Veteran's Day Tribute
A community visual display of American flags 'planted' in Liberty Park to honor veterans during Veteran's Day weekend. Speakers at the press conference will include Bakersfield Councilman Bob Smith and local dignitaries. The press conference will conclude with the National Anthem played by Liberty High School.
8:30 AM
Liberty Park
11225 Brimhall Road
Bakersfield, CA
https://www.norfun.org/2024-11-08-veteran-s-day-plant-a-flag
November 11th
Veterans Day Parade
Bring out the family and honor our local Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion Post 26. Parade followed by lunch and awards.
10:00 AM
Downtown Bakersfield
Route begins at 22nd and L Street
https://www.facebook.com/vetsdaypost26bakersfieldca
November 11th
Tehachapi Veterans Day Parade
Join us in honoring our community’s Veterans and all those who have served in the military. The use of flags is encouraged.
10:00 AM
Running along F Street from Mulberry St., East to Davis St.
Tehachapi, CA
https://www.tehachapinews.com/lifestyle/sign-up-now-for-tehachapi-veterans-day-parade/article_545c1a7c-8349-11ef-955d-5b00c0670eb7.html
November 11th
Veterans Day Celebration
Bring out the family and honor all who served. Enjoy food, drinks, and patriotic music!
10:00 AM
Veteran’s Memorial Park
217 East Kern Street
Taft, CA
https://www.taftchamber.com/
November 11th
Veterans Day Celebration
Bring out the family and honor all who served. Raffles & giveaways! Live music with Dry Lakes Blues Band. Guest Speakers: LCDR Pierce "Moist" Weller, NAWCWD & City Councilman Kyle Blades.
11:00 AM
VFW 4084
117 N. Alvord Street
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://www.instagram.com/kerncountyveteranevents/
November 11th
Veterans Day Resource Fair
Bring out the family and honor our local Veterans. Learn about Veteran resources and benefits in the community.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Philip Marx Central Park
East E Street
Tehachapi, CA
https://tehachapi.com/
November 11th
Veterans Day Celebration
Honoring all who served. Bring out the family and honor our local Veterans. Event includes BBQ, raffle, vendors and ceremony.
2:00 PM
Camp Hamilton
34999 Lerdo Hwy
Bakersfield, CA
https://camphamilton.org/
November 13th
Bakersfield College's Vet Fest
Bakersfield College is honored to host the annual Vet Fest, which provides the opportunity for students and community members to come together and celebrate veterans of all eras. This year’s event promises to be a vibrant celebration, fostering community spirit while offering campus and community resources, delicious food, exciting games, music, and more.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Renegade Crossroads
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/news/2024/1106-bc-hosting-vet-fest-2024.html
Ongoing Happenings
Veterans Connect @ the Library
Come to the Veteran Resource Center on the first floor of Beale Memorial Library to meet with a fellow veteran to learn about relevant resources in the community! We hope to see you there!
First Wednesday of the month from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beale Memorial Library
701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
https://kerncountylibrary.org/
Veterans Breakfast @ Zingo’s Cafe
Join us for Wednesday Veteran’s Breakfast, where veterans enjoy breakfast, free coffee, and comradery. All branches welcome. ALL Veteran’s, Active Duty, and Reservists are welcome to attend. Representatives from Honor Flight Kern County are in attendance who can get you signed up for Honor Flight Trips.
Wednesdays at 8:00 AM
Zingo’s Cafe
3201 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA
https://www.facebook.com/ZingosCafe/
