Crossroads of the West Gun Show — Bakersfield — 2026 (2026-10-24)

Before you book

Visitor tickets cover both show days; children 12 and under enter free with a parent or guardian.

Check the official page for current prices, availability, registration deadlines and what each pass includes. A general entry pass may not cover every activity. Price and professional eligibility are separate: free registration can still require industry credentials.

Dates, hours and access

• 2026-10-24 · Kern County Fairgrounds · 09:00–17:00 · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period
• 2026-10-25 · Kern County Fairgrounds · 09:00–15:00 · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period

Announced attendance dates are listed with their access rules. Hours are shown only when confirmed. Check the organizer for pass-specific access and changes.

Read the organizer’s entry policies

Review the event’s current bag, inspection and personal-item policies before traveling. Follow all staff directions and confirm whether bringing any item into the venue is permitted.

Plan your exhibitor visits

Use the official program to identify exhibitors and displays relevant to your interests. Keep notes on product specifications and ask before handling anything on display.

Confirm any purchase requirements

Admission does not establish eligibility to buy any regulated item. Ask exhibitors about applicable requirements and arrangements, and allow time to understand them before considering a purchase.

Getting there and moving around

Your listed destination is Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, CA. Confirm the correct building, entrance, parking, public transport and accessibility arrangements with the venue and organizer. Large venues may host several unrelated events on the same day. Allow time for check-in and walking from the entrance to your first stop.

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Your show-day checklist

• Keep your admission confirmation and any required identification available.
• Check the organizer’s current opening hours and pass-specific entry.
• Review bag, personal-item, photography and re-entry rules.
• Save the program or floor plan and choose your first three priorities.
• Plan transport home and keep notes for useful follow-up.

Official sources and updates

Event facts come from the magazine’s reviewed directory record, checked 2026-10-11. Planning suggestions are editorial guidance; this guide is not a firsthand review or the organizer’s official program.

• Official organizer information ↗
• Official attendance and admission information ↗
• Reviewed event listing →
• Report a correction →

Dates, guests, policies and schedules can change. Use the organizer’s current information when making your final plans.