Kern County Cancer Foundation

Signature Events

Our signature events are at the center of our fundraising efforts to help fulfill our mission to provide financial assistance to cancer patients in Kern County.

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Women posing in their pink outfits at Zumbathon Party in Pink 2023

September 12, 2026

Kern Run/Walk Bakersfield

Thanks for being part of the Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival to raise funds and awareness for our local kids who are battling cancer all while having fun! To view photos from this year’s event, click here. To view videos…

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Two adolescents wearing purple tie dye Kern Cancer Run Walk shirts hugging side by side at Kern Run Walk

June 28, 2025

Media Music Jam

Reporters, news anchors, meteorologists, talk show hosts, media experts, attorneys, former police chief, inspirational speaker, authors, and community personalities all come together for this year’s Media Music Jam, June 28, 7PM at Buck Owens’ Crystal Place. You will recognize performers…

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Media members performing at Media Music Jam 2023

May 1, 2026

Dustbowl to Diamonds

Join Kern County Cancer Foundation for an evening of fundraising, live music, multi-catered food stations, drinks & auctions. To view the event photos, click this link….

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A group of patrons poses for a photo in front of Dust Bowl to Diamonds entrance

December 11, 2025

Christmas with The Cranktones

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, community, and generosity on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, at the iconic Temblor Brewing Company GuitarMasters’ annual holiday concert, “Christmas with The Cranktones,” benefitting the Kern County…

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Christmas with The Cranktones presenting a check to KCCF president Michelle Avila on stage at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace

October 11, 2025

North Kern Run/Walk Delano

You are invited to be a part of Kern County Cancer Foundation’s 2nd Annual North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Delano Heritage Park Museum in Delano, CA from 8:00am to 12:00pm. This…

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A group all wearing orange at the Kern Cancer Run Walk