Buck Owen's Crystal Palace is a legendary country music destination and entertainment venue that opened its doors in 1996. Named after the iconic country musician Buck Owens, it boasts a restaurant, a nightclub as well as a museum. This venue hosts performances by both established country stars and up-and-coming artists. The restaurant serves delicious Southern and Tex-Mex cuisine, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. The museum features memorabilia from Buck Owens' career and other country music legends, making it an interesting place to visit. Buck Owen's Crystal Palace is a must-visit destination for country music enthusiasts.
The Theater at the Rabobank Arena Theater & Convention Center is one of the main venues housed on the premises. It can seat a decent number of audience members and the interiors are well-equipped with the latest light as well as acoustic assuring every show is a magnificent spectacle. Patrons can catch up on performances of musicals, melodrama, and theater.
Set in Bakersfield College’s campus, Memorial Stadium was built in the year 1955. This ultra-modern stadium features several locker rooms and stadium-style seating arrangements. It can comfortably accommodate tens of thousands of spectators. It is ideal for hosting sports events like football, ice hockey and track races. Events like graduation ceremonies are also held here. This stadium offers stunning views of the south side of the San Joaquin Valley. Its large parking area offers thousands of parking spots to its visitors.
Located inside the California State University, the Doré Theatre commemorates philanthropist Frances B. Doré. This impressive venue has been nurturing drama and encouraging actors since 1979. With a capacity of 500 spectators, impeccable acoustics, and a vast proscenium, every act is a treat to be a part of at the Doré Theatre CSU Bakersfield.
Nestled on the banks of Kern River, Bakersfield is replete with abundant natural beauty, where the magnificent Greenhorn Mountain Range casts its shadows on the town's charming landscape, and motley serpentine trails weave through the wild Sequoia National Forest. A tapestry of parks, museums, theaters and restaurants validate its cultural, forward-looking character. Having its roots deeply entrenched in the California gold rush, this flourishing town is also dotted with oil fields, which have played an important role in its past, while also framing its present. As if this was not enough to render this place an eccentric, fascinating canvas, the city is also where the 'Bakersfield Sound' genre of music came to being. The Kern County Museum here is insightful and historic, as is the Beuna Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, while the ancient Buck Owens Crystal Palace reverberates with the harmonies of soulful country performances.