Whiskey Flat Days. Feb 17-20, 2012 Kernville, CA
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The 54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days will be held February 18-21, 2011, and the theme is "Goin' To The Dogs". Take a step back in time and celebrate life in the 1850's. This old-fashioned, western style festival includes a parade, gunfighters, carnival, music, vendors, and a Whiskey Flat Encampment. Enter the Epitaph Contest, Frog Jumpin' Contest, Whiskerino Contest, and more! Be here to find out who will be our next Honorary Mayor of Whiskey Flat! (Chamber of Commerce)
Click here to read my review I guess that getting to the town of Kernville is half the fun? After taking Highway 5 to Buttonwillow, we gassed up and followed 58 to Bakersfield. We then took 178 toward Lake Isabella and Kernville. This was a long, winding road and a bit difficult with larger vehicles...trucks, vans towing trailers, motor homes, etc. You really have to be careful driving around the curves. However, it is a very scenic drive as you wind your way along the Kern River.
In 2010, there were a number of break-ins at the show. Click here to read news account. I have heard contradicting accounts of what happened from other vendors. Some of the culprits were apprehended and some merchandise was recovered I was not there. If you wish to do the event, I strongly recommend that you ask the Chamber of Commerce about the security measures they are taking. This is a nice show in a beautiful location, but it gets rather cold and usually a day or two of bad (rainy and snowy) weather. Good luck. The thefts will surely be a topic of conversation there this time. Be sure to read Starving Vendors website.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, February 15, 2010
21 Vendors broken into at Whiskey Flats Days
Whiskey Flats Days. Feb 12-15, 2010. Kernville, CA. Here's what a local TV station in Bakersfield reported.
Whiskey Flat Days Marred by Vendor Thefts
Nearly A Dozen Vendors Stolen From Over Weekend
KERNVILLE, Calif. -- It is one of the most popular events to attend in the Kern County mountains, But this weekend's Whiskey Flat Days events has been marred, a bit, by theft.
The Kern County Sheriff's Department is looking into ten to 12 reports of merchandise being stolen from vendors in Kernville. Event organizers had heard that up to 21 vendors had said items were stolen this weekend.Those items include skateboards, cowboy hats and even fudge. Organizers believe kids may be behind the thefts and the sheriff's department agrees.
Organizers say security has always been a struggle because its not the most secure location with vendors being outdoors on the streets, but they're always trying to make it better and more secure. The sheriff's department says a couple thousand dollars worth of merchandise was stolen.
MY COMMENT. This may or may not be the truth as to what happened and the creditability of the information here is only as reliable as to what the Sheriff's department and promoter's of this event care to divulge. In other words, there is a story circulating amongst the vendor's that there were 3 security guards involved. If this occurred like that, then this strikes a serious blow to all events that utilize this method of security. Who are you going to trust? Moreso, who are you going to believe? Does anybody have any info?
Be sure to read my review and more comments on Starving Vendors - Whiskey Flats review.
Whiskey Flat Days Marred by Vendor Thefts
Nearly A Dozen Vendors Stolen From Over Weekend
KERNVILLE, Calif. -- It is one of the most popular events to attend in the Kern County mountains, But this weekend's Whiskey Flat Days events has been marred, a bit, by theft.
The Kern County Sheriff's Department is looking into ten to 12 reports of merchandise being stolen from vendors in Kernville. Event organizers had heard that up to 21 vendors had said items were stolen this weekend.Those items include skateboards, cowboy hats and even fudge. Organizers believe kids may be behind the thefts and the sheriff's department agrees.
Organizers say security has always been a struggle because its not the most secure location with vendors being outdoors on the streets, but they're always trying to make it better and more secure. The sheriff's department says a couple thousand dollars worth of merchandise was stolen.
MY COMMENT. This may or may not be the truth as to what happened and the creditability of the information here is only as reliable as to what the Sheriff's department and promoter's of this event care to divulge. In other words, there is a story circulating amongst the vendor's that there were 3 security guards involved. If this occurred like that, then this strikes a serious blow to all events that utilize this method of security. Who are you going to trust? Moreso, who are you going to believe? Does anybody have any info?
Be sure to read my review and more comments on Starving Vendors - Whiskey Flats review.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Whiskey Flat Days - Kernville, CA
54th Annual Whiskey Flat Days, Kernville, CA. Feb 13-16, 2009. website and vendor application info. One of the most popular Festivals in all of Southern California. A short 3 hour drive from Los Angeles to the Lake Isabella recreation area and the quaint town of Kernville (50 miles east of Bakersfield on Hwy 178). Whiskey Flat is a leap back to the good ol' wild west days when the area was settled by gold miners, cattle ranchers and trappers. Join us when Kernville reverts to its old name "Whiskey Flat" for four nostalgic days of fun for the entire family. I quoted this from their website.
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This event is not listed in Craftmaster's yet. I guess that they get around 50,000 visitors for the event. They have a really nice parade and other festivities. Great show if you can survive the drive through the Kern River Valley and if you can find an inexpensive motel room. Lots of curves. It snowed here 4 years ago and they often do get some rain, but not much. Kind of cold in he morning.
Please check my review of this past year's Whiskey Flat Days. Quite a large number of vendors do this event. They come from L.A., Bay Area, Modesto area, Sacramento and other places. Good crowds.
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This event is not listed in Craftmaster's yet. I guess that they get around 50,000 visitors for the event. They have a really nice parade and other festivities. Great show if you can survive the drive through the Kern River Valley and if you can find an inexpensive motel room. Lots of curves. It snowed here 4 years ago and they often do get some rain, but not much. Kind of cold in he morning.
Please check my review of this past year's Whiskey Flat Days. Quite a large number of vendors do this event. They come from L.A., Bay Area, Modesto area, Sacramento and other places. Good crowds.
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