The Wasco Rose Festival made its return with parades, vendors, games and the restoration of a beloved tradition — rose field tours through the community once known as the “rose capital of the world.”
As community interest in the annual event continues to grow, organizers are adding more staple events back to the festival lineup, including the historic rose field tours that date back to the festival’s origins.
The rose industry in Kern County has significantly declined from its peak. According to recent crop data from 2023, about 7.1 million rose plants were harvested compared to over 30 million plants harvested in 1993…