BAKERSFIELD, Calif, (KGET) -- Raices of Kern, in partnership with Delta Zeta Tau Fraternity, Youth 2 Leaders, Spanish Radio Group, and community sponsors, will host CulturaFest on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Beach Park. The event will begin from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., which is free and open to public. It aims to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing Latin American food, music and culture. Dale Earnhardt Jr. to be keynote speaker at Hoffmann Hospice ‘Voices of Inspiration’ Organizers encourage families and community members to join and experience the cultural richness of the local Hispanic community. Raices of Kern, a 501(c)(3) (Welfare Exemption) non-profit, focuses on empowering Latino students to pursue higher education and increasing the number of college graduates in Kern County. During its Inaugural event, the group raised $11,000, which was donated to Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation. The funds were used to support scholarships and educational resources for local youth. Heat wave peaks Thursday, slightly cooler temps into the weekend For more information about the event, visit the Culturafest website or contact Raices of Kern at 661-776-0245 or [email protected].