Unfortunately I had to improvise on a shorter issue than normal. I wanted to do a great spooky issue this week, but time did not permit. If you follow me on instagram you might have seen I went to Vegas this weekend, and my truck broke down on the way. It was stuck in Bakers for almost 4 days. I even joked I was going to turn into @TheBakerGuy lmao. I wasn’t able to get it home to get fixed until Tuesday, and had to get back to work a few hours after that. I’m hoping to have a few legit days off next week to pump out a great issue for you guys! As always, thanks for reading.

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Local Business Spotlight

Scare Valley. A Haunted House

Hey guys! I really wanted to go and get some footage and photos myself of our local haunted house experience, but unfortunately it appears time will not permit this year.

I still wanted to give Scare Valley a shout out! They build and curate a haunted house experience yearly here, and from what I’ve heard it’s a great experience if you’re into spooky stuff.

This weekend will be their last running until next year. They will be open Friday and Saturday 7:30PM-12AM and Sunday 7:30PM-10PM.

Follow them on instagram and go out and support local!

News in the City

Angry Barnyards BBQ is Closing

The owner of Angry Barnyards BBQ announced that they are closing down. They are moving out of California so you can’t blame them, but another awesome downtown business is set to be no more. Good luck to them in their future! Thank you for serving Bakersfield.

Their last day of operation will be tomorrow, Friday the 31st! Go get some and show one last bit of support.

🎟️ Events This Week: October 30th- November 5th

The end of spooky season has arrived!

💡 Click the underlined event name for tickets or more info.

Thursday, October 30

• Oildale Trunk or Treat @ North Chester Ave & Norris Rd (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) North Chester Ave frontage road north of Norris Rd – Free community Halloween event hosted by Supervisor Jeff Flores featuring decorated trunks, candy, and family fun.
• Locale Eatery Live Music Night @ 1727 18th St (5:45 PM – 7:45 PM) – Enjoy live tunes during dinner service with a special Halloween appetizer menu.
• Halloween Trivia Night @ TLO Wines (6 PM) – 5th Annual Halloween Trivia Showdown with a costume contest and prizes sponsored by Stage Fright Clothing & In Your Wildest Dreams. Reservations required.
• Noise Pollution (AC/DC Tribute) @ Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame (6 PM) 2231 R St – Pre-Halloween concert celebrating the music of AC/DC. Call 661-864-1701 for tickets.
• Jerry’s Pizza Live Show @ 1817 Chester Ave (Doors 6 PM) – All-ages punk/alt show with Guilty Strangers, Orchids of Jupiter, Contranistas, and XxLORDxX. $5 cover.

Friday, October 31

• Dave & Buster’s Boo Bash @ 1914 Wible Rd (4 PM – 7 PM) – Family-friendly Halloween party with games and candy. First 25 ticket buyers get a free swag bag.
• Salty’s BBQ Trunk or Treat Car + Truck Show @ 6801 White Ln Ste B (5 PM – 8 PM) – Free event with candy, cool rides, BBQ, and costume contests. Hosted with Kern County C10 Crew & PurposeBuilt.
• Halloween Par-Tee @ Rio Bravo Country Club (5 PM – 9 PM) 15200 Casa Club Dr – Family-friendly Halloween bash with music, food, and kids’ activities.
• Critical Mass Halloween Ride @ Beach Park (Meet 6:30 PM, Roll 7 PM) 3400 21st St – 23-mile Halloween night ride through the city. Costumes and lights encouraged.
• Mini Halloween Monster Bash @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (Doors 6 PM) 1817 Chester Ave – DJs Knekt & Richard Deval, drag show at 10 PM, two costume contests. $4 entry, all ages till 11 PM.
• Halloween Spooky Party @ Patino Hall (7 PM) 425 30th St – Live music by Grupo Lumbre, $1 tacos, spooky drink specials, and a costume contest. 21+.
• Red Zone Halloween Party @ Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill (8 PM – 12 AM) 900 Truxtun Ave – DJ Bubba spinning all night, costume contest, and shot specials. 21+.
• Haunted Hotel Party @ The Padre Hotel (9 PM – 1 AM) 1702 18th St – Annual Halloween bash with DJ Shoyer, costume contests, and festive drinks. 21+.
• Legends Halloween Party @ Legends Event Center (9 PM – 12 AM) 7900 Downing Ave – Live music by Boone’s Farm & The Honky Tonk Heat. 21+ / $5 cover.

Saturday, November 1

• F St. Farmers Market @ 2819 F St. (7:45 AM – 12 PM) – Weekly downtown market featuring local produce, coffee, food trucks, and handmade goods.
• Riverlakes Farmers Market @ Centennial High School (9 AM – 1 PM) – Community market with fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan vendors.
• XSMuscle Free Workout @ River Walk Park (7:30 AM) – Free Saturday morning group workout led by @xsmuscle. Meet near the amphitheater.
• Little Bakersfield Flea “Jeepers Creepers” Halloween Rewind @ In Your Wildest Dreams (10 AM – 4 PM) 2819 F St – 35+ vendors, tarot readings, food truck, and costume contest.
• Monster Truck Bash @ Kern Raceway (1 PM & 7 PM) 13500 Raceway Blvd – The Malicious Monster Truck Tour returns featuring Rock Star, Identity Theft, and Megasaurus.
• Mick Foley In-Store Signing @ KRRJ Collectibles (5 PM – 8 PM) 1410 Wible Rd – Meet WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley for autographs and photos. $60 auto | $60 photo | $80 combo.
• The Southwest Market @ Independence High School Parking Lot (5 PM–9 PM) 8001 Old River Rd – Monthly night market featuring food, desserts, crafts, and local boutiques under the lights.
• George the Giant’s Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders @ 314 Norris Rd (2 PM – 10 PM) – Final weekend to explore Bakersfield’s haunted oddities and sideshow exhibits.
• Day of the Dead Celebration @ Wall Street Alley (6 PM – 10 PM) 1818 Eye St – Día de los Muertos celebration with vendors, face painting, pozole & hot chocolate by Jerry’s Pizza & Pub.
• Día de los Muertos Night @ Uruapan Night Club (9 PM) 1200 E Truxtun Ave – Live performances by Herencia de Cosalá, Elexion, Los Chavalones & Felinos de California. 21+.

Sunday, November 2

• Haggin Oaks Farmers Market @ 8800 Ming Ave (9 AM – 2 PM) – Sunday market at The Marketplace featuring 50+ local vendors selling produce and artisan foods.
• Read & Roots Market @ Wall Street Alley (10 AM–3 PM) 1818 Eye St – Downtown market celebrating books, plants, and local authors. Free to attend.
• Sunday Funday Pot & Paint @ Jerry’s Pizza & Pub (11 AM) 1817 Chester Ave – Mother-daughter succulent potting and planter painting activity. $15 per person, RSVP required.
• 15th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival @ Kern County Fairgrounds (Noon – Evening) – Presented by the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce featuring live music, vendors, food, and cultural performances. Free admission.
• Chess Club @ Temblor Brewing Company (5 PM) 3200 Buck Owens Blvd – Casual community chess meetup for all skill levels. Free to join.
• Hyde de los Muertos @ Ay Mi Pa(9 PM) – Día de los Muertos-themed EDM event featuring Sam Cypher, Evoss b2b Brett Dartt, and Gax b2b Rillo. 21+.

Wednesday, November 5

• Alien Ant Farm @ Legends Event Center (Doors 5:30 PM) 7900 Downing Ave – All-ages show featuring Alien Ant Farm and supporting acts.

That’s it for this week.

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