BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Sea lions, yes, sea lions. It's one of the newest attractions at the Kern County Fair and fair attendees were obsessed with these rescue pups. Chicken strips and other ‘shocking behavior’ at newest KC Fair vendor’s booth Not to mention the classic favorites, like the carnival games and rides. The concert series at the Budweiser Pavilion kicked off Wednesday with Kool and the Gang, and there's plenty more to come. On Thursday night, Josh Turner takes the stage in a highly anticipated performance. "I'm just here to enjoy the concerts and to go to as many concerts as I can," fair attendee Justin Lopez said. Never miss a story: Make KGET.com your homepage For others, the Kern County Fair has been a yearly tradition with many core memories attached "My favorite concert here was here with my dad and it was several years ago. I don't remember his name but I remember the song. 'Fix a drink,'" Kern resident Danielle Ramirez said about Chris Jansen's performance back in 2018. Opening day was a fun one and its only getting started.