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Welcome to Kernville's
Annual Whiskey Flat
Wild West Daze Rodeo

JOHN E. McNALLY ARENA
KERNVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Always Held President's Day Weekend
This Year it's February 13, 14, & 15, 2026
Friday ~ 5:00 PM / Saturday & Sunday ~ 11:00 AM

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 Wild West Daze Rodeo is held during the leap back to the good ol' wild west days when the area was settled by gold miners, cattle ranchers and trappers.

The 3 day event is held at McNalley Rodeo Arena in Kernville. Gates open at 12:00 noon.

Schedule of Events Entry Information

Check out Lodging and Camping Guides in The Canyon Connection for accommodations.
(Tell them you saw their listing in the Canyon Connection on the Internet).


Rodeo Events:

Bronc Rider
FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY - PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND
PRIOR RODEO EVENTS AGE ENTRY REGISTRATION
Open Team Roping /Per Man (Header / Heeler) N/R Kernville Chamber's
Online Event Entry

and
Ticket Information
Bull Riding 18 & Older (Must show proof) N/R
Saddle Bronc Riding - N/R
Team Roping 7-17 Years N/R
Specialty Acts 4-7 Years N/R
Sr. Barrel Racing 13 Yrs. & Older N/R
Jr. Barrel Race Racing 12 Yrs. & Under N/R

!! CONTACT CHAMBER FOR 2026 ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES !!



FOR LATEST RODEO INFORMATION, TICKETS AND ENTRY FORMS ~
KERNVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
760-376-2629

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