Lightning in a Bottle Festival boosts $14M into Kern County economy, report finds

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern Economic Development Corporation released an analysis finding the economic benefits when it came to the Lightning in a Bottle Festival back in May totaled over $14,000,000.

The report said an estimated 26,000 people attended the 2025 Lightning in a Bottle Festival, held from May 21 to 25 at Buena Vista Lake. The total included about 5,000 artists, vendors, and event organizers.

The report found attendance increased by 10% compared to the previous year…

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