Art and Events in Wofford Heights

Wofford Heights combines local art with river activities nearby. The KRVAA Art Center houses three galleries: the Reception Gallery, the Retail Gallery, and the Buffalo Youth Gallery. At the Kern River Valley Art Association gallery, you can see works by local artists. The Reception Gallery features an Artist of the Month every second Saturday; the Art Center also hosts events such as KRVAA’s Second Saturday Receptions. If you specifically want to visit this artist showcase, plan your visit for a second Saturday and check the current program in advance. Exhibitions and event offerings may change.

KRVAA’s First Friday Summer Night Market takes place from May to September. Since the seasonal program may change, check the current dates if you plan to include the market in your trip. The two scheduling details offer different planning guidance: a recurring Saturday for the Artist of the Month and a seasonal window for the market.

Park and Kern River

For orientation in Wofford Heights, Wofford Heights Park provides a specific point of reference: it is located at 316 East Evans Road. Wofford Heights Park Picnic Site is a named picnic area of the U.S. Forest Service.

Nearby, the Kern River offers opportunities for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing. The U.S. Congress designated the river as a Wild and Scenic River. For rafting, the Half Day Upper Kern Rafting Tour offers a specific format: six miles through Class II to IV rapids. River conditions and sections of the route vary with water levels. The tour length and rapid classes describe the format; for your planning, you should also take current river conditions into account.

In the Broader Kern Destination

The broader Kern destination includes other locations described by their geography. Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area is located in eastern Kern County, next to State Route 14 on the western edge of the Mojave Desert. Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park is also in Kern County and is open to the public only through guided tours. Check tour dates before your trip, as access is limited to this format. Alta Sierra Ski Resort and Terrain Park, formerly known as Shirley Meadows Ski Area, is located in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in the Greenhorn Mountains.

At Lake Isabella, the U.S. Forest Service manages recreational facilities. Ricardo Campground in Red Rock Canyon State Park in Kern County has 50 basic campsites, drinking water, vault toilets, fire rings, and tables. Facilities may change; if you plan to include the campground in your itinerary, check the latest information in advance. These regional examples differ in terms of what you might need to plan for: Onyx Ranch is described by its location, Tomo-Kahni is accessible only through guided tours, and Ricardo Campground offers specific overnight facilities.

Discover more destinations: Wasco, Pine Mountain Club, Delano, Ridgecrest, Arvin, California City, Tehachapi, Buttonwillow.

To the broader travel overview: Kern.