Culturafest is an annual cultural celebration organized by Raíces of Kern.

It brings together music, food, art, wellness resources, and community pride—all in one vibrant, family-friendly event. The goal is to uplift diverse voices, foster connection, and empower our local community.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
📍 Location: Stramler Park – 4001 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Yes! Culturafest takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month, making it an especially meaningful time to honor and celebrate Latinx contributions to our community through music, culture, storytelling, and education.

Culturafest is more than a celebration—it’s a community-driven fundraiser supporting the Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (Y2L), which provides college scholarships to local students, especially first-generation and underrepresented youth in Kern County.

This event takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month, making it an ideal time to invest in the educational futures of Latinx youth.

📊 Why it matters:

• Only about 21% of Latinx adults in the U.S. ages 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher (Pew Research, 2021).

• That number drops to around 8% with a master’s degree, and fewer than 2% go on to earn a doctoral degree.

• Latina women, in particular, are underrepresented in leadership roles, academia, and STEM fields—even when they have the qualifications.

• Latinx students often face systemic barriers—such as limited financial aid, lack of mentorship, and being the first in their families to attend college.

Through Culturafest, we’re working to change that.

Your sponsorship helps fund scholarships that make college more accessible and attainable for our youth, empowering them to become the next generation of leaders, educators, and professionals in our community.

What are the benefits of sponsoring?

• Support local education and scholarships through Y2L

• Build brand visibility with hundreds of attendees

• Gain recognition on flyers, banners, social media, and during the event

• Connect directly with the community through an on-site booth

• Be part of a growing tradition that celebrates culture, education, and resilience

• Tax Write-off

Your support helps:

• Fund scholarships for students through Youth 2 Leaders

• Cover event costs (permits, youth programming, entertainment, security, and accessibility)

• Keep the event free and inclusive for everyone in the community

Yes! Raíces of Kern is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We’ll provide a donation receipt for your records.

Yes! Booth space is included in ALL sponsorship tiers and offers a great opportunity to engage directly with event attendees.

Additionally….
We make it a priority to highlight all of our sponsors across multiple platforms—including social media shoutouts, event signage, printed materials, and our website. Your contribution doesn’t go unnoticed.

Want to see how past sponsors were featured? 👀
We invite you to check out our previous Culturafest sponsorship pages of 2024 & 2022 recap posts to see the visibility, gratitude, and community engagement your support makes possible.

Absolutely. We accept in-kind donations such as raffle items, printing services, beverages, food, giveaways, and professional services. Contact us to discuss how you’d like to contribute.