On Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1p.m to 5p.m., the Renegade Promenade and Alumni BBQ will take place on campus in front of the before the Homecoming football game against Moorpark Raiders.
The rip spoke with Courtney Carter from the Bakersfield College Foundation to get an idea of what to expect this year. The event will feature a variety of different attractions this year such as live music, the alumni BBQ, the beer garden, different vendors and much more. One adult ticket will come at the cost of $25 and will include a BBQ dinner and general admission to the Homecoming game. Visitors can expect to see all the live music performed by the BC students. Some of which will include the jazz band, choir and even a performance with baile folklorico dancers. There will also be many different vendors to choose from so you can grab some churros, agua frescas and a plate before you head over to the Homecoming game that night.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun” Carter added. She also encourages anybody attending to sign up for the Alumni Association. The alumni Association is free to sign up and offers a variety of different benefits. Some of which include, Renegade football season ticket purchasing priority, free soda at Renegade home games and much more. The main sponsor for the Renegade Promenade will be the Human Energy Company which helps make events like this able for BC to enjoy. This is the work of many amazing groups on and off campus who try hard to make events like this enjoyable for you. Anyone attending can be sure to have great food and entertainment to kick off the annual Homecoming game.