The Bakersfield Californian

Pick up some fair fare at drive-thru event

- BY STEFANI DIAS sdias@bakersfiel­d.com Stefani Dias can be reached at 661-395-7488. Follow her on Twitter at @realstefan­idias.

We’re months away from fair season but that’s no reason we can’t enjoy some of our concession favorites. This weekend and next, the Kern County Fairground­s will host another Fair Food Drive-Thru offering a selection of sweet and savory treats.

While other areas of the fairground­s are allotted for the COVID vaccinatio­n site, the South P Street parking lot across the street is dedicated to fair food.

Like the event this fall, customers will drive into the lot, with cars snaking in a line until they reach the ordering stations, which will list the entire menu of concession­s.

This month’s vendors will be: Sharky’s: Seafood options like lobster fries ($15, $19 for a

bucket), popcorn shrimp ($15, comes with fries) and fish and chips ($15)

Big Bubba’s Bad BBQ: Featuring ribs, tri-tip sandwiches and giant turkey legs ($15 each) as well as corn in a cup ($5)

Rocket Dog: Offering regular ($6) and giant corn dogs ($11) and candy or caramel apples ($5-$6)

The Sleek Greek: Menu includes gyros ($12 for traditiona­l, chicken or falafel) and Greek ($10) and “dirty” fries ($14), both of which come with tzatziki sauce and feta cheese (dirty also has a choice of chicken or gyro meat on top)

Dynamite Kettle Corn: Serving kettle ($7) and caramel corn ($8)

Sweet Cheeks: Offering funnel cakes ($9-$12) and deep-fried Oreos ($8 for five)

Old West Cinnamon Rolls: The extremely popular rolls are available individual­ly ($5-$7, depending on toppings) or as a six pack ($25-$35)

(If you miss this event, Sno Shack of Bakersfiel­d is planning to offer another preorder of Old West rolls that can be picked up at its Brimhall Road shop. Keep an eye on facebook.com/ SnoShackLL­C for updates.)

 ?? ALEX HORVATH / THE CALIFORNIA­N / FILE ?? Edgar Mendoza and Omar Salcido barbecued ribs for locals who got to enjoy their favorite fair foods during a drive-thru event in September. Those hungry for more can return to the fairground­s this weekend and next for another drive-thru food event.
ALEX HORVATH / THE CALIFORNIA­N / FILE Edgar Mendoza and Omar Salcido barbecued ribs for locals who got to enjoy their favorite fair foods during a drive-thru event in September. Those hungry for more can return to the fairground­s this weekend and next for another drive-thru food event.

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