26th ANNUAL LATINO FOOD FESTIVAL
MENUDO & POZOLE COOK OFF
SUNDAY, MAY 24TH AT THE KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
OFFICE PHONE: 661-633-5495
✨ 26th ANNUAL LATINO FOOD FESTIVAL MENUDO & POZOLE COOK-OFF ✨
❇️ Sunday, May 24, 2026
❇️ Kern County Fairgrounds
❇️ 11 AM – 6 PM
🎉 Presented By: Jim Burke Ford | Avanza Autos, California Resources Corporation, Michelob ULTRA, Hard Rock Casino Tejon
Spice up your plans this weekend and attend the 26th Annual Latino Food Festival Menudo & Pozole Cook-Off! Get your PRE-SALE tickets now and save on your entry fee before prices go up! Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with authentic flavors, live entertainment, community vibes, and the ultimate menudo & pozole showdown. Bring your family and come celebrate culture, tradition, and amazing food with us!
🎟️ PRE-SALE TICKET PRICES:
- $25 Individuals
- $80 Family Four Pack (Online Only)
- Children 5 and Under FREE
✨ All money raised goes back into the community, supporting local student scholarships!
🎶 Headline Entertainment:
- LISA LISA
- BABY BASH
- MALO
- Mariachi San Marcos
- Ballet Folklorico Huaztecalli
- DJ Noe G
- AND MORE!
🌶️ Event Activities:
- Menudo Contest
- Pozole Contest
- Jalapeño Eating Contest
- Booth Decorating Contest
- Kids Camp
- Health and Wellness Resource Area
- Food Vendors and more!
UPCOMING KCHCC EVENTS
2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
2026 KCHCC Installation & Business Awards Gala
2026 KCHCC PRESIDENT’S AWARDS
At this year’s Installation and Business Awards Gala highlighted our President & CEO, Jay Tamsi wanted to recognize the small but mighty group that work around the clock, behind the scenes to ensure the chamber’s projects and programs run smoothly.
Get In Touch
(661) 633-5495
Location
1601 H Street
Suite 201 A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Open Hours
Mon: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tue: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thur: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed