Top Bakersfield Venues

• Spaces for 100-1,000 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield is a full-service hotel situated at the intersection of Rosedale Highway and Highway 99 in Bakersfield, California. Renovated in 2020, the property offers 262 guest rooms and serves as one of the primary event destinations in Kern County, anchored by what the hotel describes as the largest ballroom in Bakersfield. The hotel's event footprint spans more than 14,500 square feet of flexible function space across eight event rooms and outdoor venues. The flagship DoubleTree Ballroom measures 7,560 square feet and accommodates up to 1,000 guests for receptions or 640 for seated banquets; airwalls divide it into five independent sections for smaller gatherings or breakout programming. A courtyard gazebo provides an outdoor setting for ceremonies or cocktail receptions. In-house catering, audio-visual services, and a dedicated wedding specialist support a range of events from weddings and galas to corporate meetings and conferences.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden
• 1 Ranch

Leaning Oak Ranch is a full outdoor wedding and event venue set on three acres in Bakersfield, California. The property centers on a signature leaning oak tree and features mature landscaping, romantic evening lighting, and scenic year-round views found nowhere else in the area. The venue accommodates up to 150 guests across its outdoor grounds, which include a lavishly large gazebo, a full-sized outdoor bar, and multiple ceremony sites with fully customizable seating arrangements. Complimentary décor — including wine barrels, lanterns, patio heaters, and lawn games — is provided at no additional charge. Couples and event hosts also have access to a beautifully furnished bridal suite with a mimosa bar and a private silk room for the bride. An on-site coordinator, tables, chairs, setup, breakdown, and cleanup are all included in the venue packages, making Leaning Oak Ranch a self-contained setting for weddings and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 250-400 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

Mirabelle Estate is an all-inclusive wedding and event venue set on 19 acres in the Tehachapi Mountains, approximately two hours from Los Angeles and Bakersfield. The estate sits amid panoramic mountain views, scenic gardens, and open meadows, offering a destination feel with practical proximity to Southern California. The property features two primary event spaces: an outdoor ceremony area framed by lush trees and mountain backdrops, and a 5,000-square-foot converted barn reception hall with high ceilings, ambient lighting, and large windows that bring in natural light and sweeping views. Together, the spaces accommodate up to 250 guests for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate retreats, milestone celebrations, and other private events. Mirabelle Estate offers all-inclusive packages that bundle catering, florals, entertainment, and coordination, as well as customizable build-your-own options. An on-site 3-bedroom residence with a bridal suite and grooms quarters is available for the wedding party to use on event day.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Camp Kernville — known locally as Riverside Park — sits along the Kern River in the historic mountain town of Kernville, California. Set on a private stretch of riverfront with over 1,000 feet of beach, the property offers a laid-back outdoor setting for groups seeking a one-of-a-kind gathering place far from the ordinary event hall. The venue welcomes private groups year-round, hosting family reunions, scout troops, church groups, fraternal organizations, and special interest clubs. Groups may reserve a block of campsites or buy out the entire RV park, with access to a sandy riverside beach, open-air fire pits, and river recreation ranging from fishing and swimming to whitewater rafting and kayaking. Optional add-ons for buyout events include beach games, bonfires, and outdoor movie nights. Located steps from downtown Kernville, guests enjoy easy access to local restaurants, shops, and outfitters, while the surrounding Kern River valley provides a dramatic natural backdrop for outdoor celebrations.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Zalud House is a historic Second Empire mansion built in 1891 at 393 N. Hockett Street in Porterville, California. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of the few homes from that era that has never been remodeled, and it remains furnished entirely with the original Zalud family's possessions. The City of Porterville has stewarded the property since 1970, when the family's youngest daughter, Pearle, bequeathed it to the city. Events take place in the surrounding 1930s-style rose garden, a lush outdoor setting of manicured lawns, brick pathways, flowering trees, and seasonal blooms. The garden is well suited to outdoor weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. Each rental includes access to the garden area, a bridal room, a kitchen, and tables and chairs. An on-site officiant is available upon request. Champagne toasts are permitted; general alcohol service is not allowed on the property. Reservations are managed through the City of Porterville Parks and Leisure Department, with rental rates starting at $51 per hour on business days and $61 per hour on non-business days, subject to a two-hour minimum.

• Spaces for 660 Guests

Springville Ranch is a 14-acre event venue set in the Sierra Foothills of Tulare County, California, recognized as an official Tulare County Landmark. The property centers on the historic Big White Barn, a two-story structure built in 1945 that originally served as a harness horse breeding and training facility. Today the ranch accommodates weddings, corporate retreats, quinceañeras, reunions, concerts, and a wide range of private celebrations, operating year-round across both indoor and outdoor spaces. The venue offers seven distinct event spaces across its grounds, including the barn, gardens, meadow, gazebo, and rock garden, with a maximum capacity of 660 guests. Facilities include a certified commercial kitchen with on-site catering, a bridal suite, handicap accessible restrooms, and WiFi. Tables, chairs, linens, napkins, silverware, event planning, setup, and cleanup are all included with rental.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

Hart Memorial Park is a 370-acre outdoor event and recreation destination set along the Kern River, eight miles northeast of Bakersfield on Alfred Harrell Highway. One of Kern County's oldest parks, it was dedicated in 1929 as Kern River Park and renamed in 1947 to honor County Supervisor John O. Hart. The park serves as the centerpiece of the 1,012-acre Kern River County Park complex. Two large group picnic areas are available for private events: the unfenced Hart Park Section 7 Picnic Ground and the fenced and gated Golf Course Picnic Ground. Both grounds accommodate large gatherings and are equipped with a bandstand, deep pit barbecues, propane-burner grills, food preparation tables, and picnic tables. The park has hosted weddings, family reunions, and company picnics. Reservations and permits through Kern County Parks and Recreation are required for group use of either picnic ground. The Hart Park Field Office can be reached at (661) 872-3179.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Fresh Pearson Ranch, LOVE® brand Oranges, or LEMONS are now available for your wedding or special occasion! Imagine having a centerpiece or display table with stunning, "eye-catching" hand-picked, delectable California Oranges or Lemons. Allow Pearson Ranch to assist you in creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event, whether you want to use oranges or lemons as part of a display that packs a sophisticated and memorable "touch" or you are creating an elegant look for table centerpieces for weddings, anniversaries, important business luncheons, or any other special event. Remember that if you want fresh California Oranges or Lemons as part of your reception table centerpieces, you should work with a company that is still small enough to care about your special day, and one that specializes in beautiful citrus. We have done it before, and we can always assist you! After all, you understand what true love entails. Here is one customer's response to Pearson Ranch's customer service and products for her daughter's wedding: "Thank you so very much for all your suggestions in helping me choose items for the hotel goody bags for my daughter's wedding in San Francisco recently. Your patience and kindness were above and beyond the call of duty -- and your products were delicious! The Valencias, the pistachios, the grape juice... just wonderful! (I know, because we kept some for ourselves! Yum!) You certainly put this nervous mother-of-the-bride from NY (planning a CA wedding) at ease with your calm assurance, and I am very grateful. I will certainly recommend Pearson Ranch in the future!"