The convention center opened in October of 1962. Approximately 6 Million dollars. The City of Bakersfield. SMG, a private management company. SMG is paid a fee to manage the Convention Center.
Any money made on events goes to the City of Bakersfield.
We are dedicated to bringing diverse quality entertainment to Bakersfield. If it is possible to bring a popular artist to Bakersfield we will. Backstage passes are issued by the show for show personnel only. Those passes are usually won on the radio or issued through an artists fan club. Meet and Greet passes cannot be purchased or obtained from Centennial Garden.