Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center

06/01/2026

River rafting season is here, and thanks to California’s strong winter of snow and rainfall, the Kern River is flowing beautifully for another exciting season on the water. Whether you are looking for an adrenaline-filled adventure or a scenic ride through the canyon, Kern River Rafting offers an unforgettable way to experience one of California’s most iconic rivers.

Ready to plan your rafting getaway? Kernville Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Whitewater Wednesday” on June 3rd. Enjoy discounted rafting tickets to kick off the season.

For more information, visit: www.explorekerville.com

📍California Welcome Center - Ridgecrest: 880 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. In Ridgecrest, we are especially grateful for the sacrifices made by those connected to our strong military community and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

Today, we remember, honor, and thank them 👏🇺🇸

05/22/2026

We welcomed Pat Pattison's Best of California this week at the California Welcome Center - Ridgecrest to highlight the town of Ridgecrest and its surrounding areas.

We made sure to show them all that Ridgecrest has to offer. Our adventures included the otherworldly landscapes of the Trona Pinnacles, feeding the wild Burros, and learning the rich history of Ridgecrest through Tex Hoppus at the Historic USO Building. We also had the chance to highlight the California Welcome Center - Ridgecrest as a gateway to adventure for travelers discovering all our region has to offer.

But the true adrenaline-filled highlight? An unforgettable off-road ride with professional driver Darren Parsons in his trophy truck "Lucky 7".

We can't wait to see Ridgecrest featured through the lens of Best of California and share our hidden gems with even more adventurers.

05/20/2026

What an absolutely incredible weekend at the 1st Annual PCI Race Radios Rampage at Ridgecrest.
On behalf of our whole team, THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event such an overwhelming success. Bringing off-road racing back to Ridgecrest was something special, and this weekend exceeded every expectation we could have possibly had.

First & foremost, a huge thank you to the city of Ridgecrest for welcoming us with open arms. Your hospitality, support, and enthusiasm for off-road racing helped make this event possible, and we are incredibly grateful for the partnership and support from the local community.

From the racers, crews, volunteers, sponsors, fans, officials, and the entire local community, thank you to everyone who was involved in making this race as memorable and successful as it was.

An enormous thank you to PCI Race Radios for stepping up as the title sponsor of this event. Your continued support of desert racing and the off-road community means the world to us.

And finally, thank you to ALL of the racers. Thank you for choosing to race with SNORE, for supporting this event, and for putting on an incredible show all weekend long.

The 1st Annual PCI Race Radios Rampage at Ridgecrest was something truly special, and we cannot wait to come back even bigger and better next year.
Thank you all for believing in SNORE, supporting desert racing, and helping us continue to grow this amazing sport.

We’ll see you at the Dirt Shades Caliente 250 - August 28-29! 🏁

05/18/2026

Loving our new fans in Ridgecrest, cheers!
5/23 Fleet Week
5/29 Greenwich Odeum, Rhode Island
5/30 Borgata Atlantic City
6/5 Laguna Niguel, CA
6/7 Dos Lagos, Corona, CA

05/17/2026

A few photos from the Rampage at Ridgecrest races this weekend. What an awesome race hosted by Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts!

This weekend was full of racing, live music, food, and community fun... And we are already looking forward to getting 2027 on the books! 👊🔥
Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
City of Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce

05/16/2026

❗️IMPORTANT SPECTATOR ACCESS❗️
For easier access to the designated SNORE spectator viewing areas, please drive past the Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center main gate and use H-Gate as an entry point for race watching. Vehicles will be allowed to enter and park through H-Gate until 4pm on Saturday, 5/16, and Sunday, 5/17.

Happy Race Spectating! 🏁💨
Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts
City of Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce

05/16/2026

And that's a wrap for the Friday night Show + Shine Night on Balsam 🏁✨
Huge shoutout to Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts for bringing this race to our community and making this night a BIG success. And, an even bigger shoutout to our vendors, volunteers, and community for showing up and showing support!

The fun continues tomorrow night at our After Hours event at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center from 5pm -10pm.
•FREE Entry
•Live Music
•Live Stream MMA Fight
•Vendors & Adult Beverages

Let's Rampage at Ridgecrest ALL WEEKEND LONG! 👊💥
City of Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

WELCOME RACERS 🏁💥

We are excited and ready to greet our racers, families, & friends for Rampage at Ridgecrest this weekend, and we could not have done it without the help and support of our community leaders. Banners are up, course is marked, and vendors are prepping... LET'S RAMPAGE!

Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts
City of Ridgecrest
Desert Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce
United Rentals