17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair

Kern County Child Support Services is proud to announce the 17th Annual Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair at the Kern County Museum on Thursday, August 6th, 2026.

Since 2009, our department’s team members and our partners fundraise to help families and children in Kern County go back to school with all their essentials. Our events have helped over 40,000 families receive a free backpack with school supplies.

Families are invited to join us at our free, family-friendly community event!

Kids in Kindergarten-12th grade receive a free backpack, school supplies & more!

Plus, we will have many of our community partners at our event providing:
Free Services for Families and Children,
Giveaways & Prizes
Community Resources,
Family-Friendly Fun,
Games & Activities

Join us on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 9:00am-12:00pm
At the Kern County Museum
3801 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA

*Child must be present with adult,
*Limit of 1 backpack per child
*First come, first served

In Partnership With: Kern County Bar Association, and Kern County Museum

For vendor inquiries, please contact: CommunityDevelopment@kernco.cse.ca.gov