This was my first time attending and had the elements cooperated, it would've been a blast!…read more I really liked how they had most of the breweries in one aisle, the wineries in another, and the vendor's booths in another. The food booths were at the back, perpendicular to the booze. I found that to be a plus, because I was able to eat my burger without having to worry about the crowd of drunks bouncing from beer booth to beer booth. The vast majority of the booths were local restaurants and the food was a great value. The breweries represented tended to be from the Central Valley and Central Coast, but there was a great showing by some of the San Diego breweries. The wineries were predominantly from Paso Robles, but there was one or two from Temecula out there. Unfortunately the heavens opened up on us that day and even though I bought a dozen $3 umbrellas from Walgreens, about half of my group left after two hours in favor of the Dog House Saloon. I'll definitely give this event another try next year.

This lively event is held in downtown Tehachapi. There was a wide variety of food, wines, and…read morespirits available for tasting. Attendees and vendors were extremely friendly, probably because everyone had been indulging for hours. LOL Tehachapi is a quaint, charming town that hosts a fun food and wine fest!

I have lived here in Tehachapi for 16 years and only have attended the festival one time. Quite…read morehonestly that was enough for me. I didn't know what to expect since I am not a big fair or festival person. My son has been in the parade for the last 5 years. That is usually it for me, last year I did the festival too. I realized that I wasn't missing anything all these years. It was just a bunch of vendors selling things I can find in stores. I didn't see many homemade items. The only booth that had some cool things was the one selling chimes . Other than that there was nothing I couldn't live without. Food ....meh, nothing I needed to have. I saw a lot of people drinking. Maybe that's why people are enjoying themselves , for me it would be the food. Nothing good in that department, so I think I will continue staying home during Mountain Fest.

56th mountain festival. Not as many food booths as there used to be and I must say the vendors are…read morenot as good as they used to be. Everything used to be home made or crafty and it's all way too commercialized now. Luckily the Chinese food still comes :) I remember going to this as a kid up to a young adult and remembering all the people that would be here and buying cool things but, not anymore. Not as many people come and it's not the same feel as it used to be. The city has commercialized it too much which is very unfortunate.

If you're looking to step back in time and experience genuine hospitality, look no further than…read moreRankin Ranch. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with unhurried charm, service with a smile, and a feeling that we were more family than guests. The Rankin family and staff are truly exceptional. Sarah, Clint, Shelby, Emma, Chris, Ms. Glenda, and Mr. Bill are world-class hosts who made our stay far exceed every expectation. We were celebrating our anniversary, and on our very first night they surprised us with a delicious cake, making us feel incredibly special and cared for. The horseback riding was wonderful, taking us through beautiful meadows and across the valley. One of my favorite experiences was visiting Sarah's farm, where we met goats, a donkey, chickens, mini horses, farm cats, and even a baby calf that I had the chance to bottle-feed! We loved the swimming pool, they have archery, a fire pit, pool table, or if you want to just be quiet and read a book that is amazing too. The Fresh air was wonderful and we were able to nap and just enjoy reconnecting. Evenings were filled with fun, family-centered activities. We loved learning square dancing on our first night, and the second evening featured a unique Rankin Ranch game that had everyone laughing and connecting. Sunday was especially memorable. The day began with a delicious waffle breakfast, followed by horseback riding and a hayride to a gorgeous meadow for lunch. The Rankin Ranch beef burgers were outstanding--honestly one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. The afternoon horseshow tournament was the perfect ending to a wonderful day. What makes Rankin Ranch so special is that it's truly an unplugged experience. There are no TVs and no Wi-Fi, but what you gain is far more valuable: peace, relaxation, meaningful conversations, and the chance to reconnect with the people around you. As a bonus, the ranch offers subscription boxes featuring their incredible beef, as well as quarter, half, and whole cattle available for shipment. We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already dreaming about our next visit. Thank you, Rankin Ranch, for being such a class act and for creating an experience we'll never forget. We can't wait to come back. I

DO NOT recommend a visit even if your patience is high and your expectations are low. If you go:…read morerequest a bed without exposed mattress springs; know BBQ dinner portions are mini & insufficient BBQ sauce for everyone; the fishing lake is a gunky algae divot; your trail ride may just walk in a square around the barn; prepare for extremely ill-mannered children that are allowed to stay; & accept staff apologies but receive no satisfaction. IMHO inheriting a ranch does not qualify one to host Dudes.

This is my first time visiting since the new owners. It was wonderful, clean and inviting. The girl…read moreat the front counter was very polite and provided great customer service. I took my granddaughter to see Zootopia 2. She had a great time! 11/30/25

It's wonderful to go to a movie and enjoy the concession stand! I feel very safe and welcome with…read morethe nostalgia I feel when there.

A 5 star stop for sure!!! What an incredible collection of history. From all ages of Tehachapi…read more Stones and arrowheads to modern horse carts. Doctors accessories, and pieces of historic value from the towns growth. Flash back to an early civilization and see how we were grown. I am in love with the deep history this location boasts. So we'll displayed. Very clean and cool inside, super friendly folks here filled with information. Hit the cool gift shop corner on your way out. There is even a really neat salt and pepper display. There is so much rich history to see here! I highly recommend you pop in ON A WEEKEND and see. They are not open midweek.

Had a lovely time at the museum, even though I am not from tehachapi. Just visiting the museum was…read moreinteresting so educational for people who like history.

Murray Family Farms is an absolute must when you're driving to/from Tehachapi. My friends and I…read morevisited for their U-Pick blackberries and had an excellent experience. The Big Red Barn has a lot of fresh fruit, baked goods, and other treats to choose from. The real fun is when you pick the fruit yourself though. We got ourselves some sweet blackberries to take home. Out on the farm, we had the best tractor ride and learned some fun facts about fruits, as well as slid on the huge slide and played some outdoor games. While we were here, we ate some oakie pies. My favorite is thanksgiving dinner. It tastes just like November-- Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy. They have other tasty savory pies like the chicken pot pie, blueberry pulled pork, and the breakfast pie. Of course, you could get some sweet ones too! The service is very friendly and the farm truly has fun for everyone! I can't wait to come back for stone fruit season.

Took a side quest here on the way to Yosemite and it was worth it! I would have given 5 stars but I…read morecan't get over entry fees to a farm...$10.99pp ages 4+. If you decided to pick fruit you pay by the pound at the end which is reasonable but the fee per person just to walk around seemed on the high end. They have goats, chickens, peacocks, a variety of birds, chickens and roosters and cool art displays. We saw signs for paintballing and hayrides though I didn't see any wagons operating. The main reason we stopped was to try the Okie Pies. I had never heard of them and I am always looking to try new things. They remind me of a large empanada or handheld meat pie. We tried 3 savory and 1 dessert Okie Pie. They were out of blueberry so we settled for Apple and it was good but super sweet. I love desserts and unless you're a diehard apple pie fan you may find this to be too sweet. Savory flavors were salsa verde, chicken pot pie, and blueberry BBQ pork. The blueberry BBQ sounds odd but it was everyone's favorite. Everyone was very friendly and there was even someone who let the kids pet the goats and roosters. We'll stop on the way back home for more blueberry BBQ Okie Pies.

The ladies who I have encountered here are so friendly and full of information about the various…read moreartists. I love coming in to check out what is new. The store is organized very well and shows a variety of art and crafts. There is a beautiful gallery in the back of the store with framed art and prints you can buy as well. The value is great for what you get. I have been here several times to get gifts for friends and family. I adore this place.

I love buying gifts in this store. Really cute things at pretty reasonable prices. I usually buy…read morecandles that are made by Tehachapi candle company. Also when you buy something as a gift they will put in a gift bag with tissue and ribbon. Makes it a lot easier. Great art work done by local artist. I am not an art person but it all looks good.

One of the Best Train Museums that we have visited. Located in a Train Depot, it is beautifully…read moredone with displays, artifacts, and Train Memorabilia from the past. Super friendly Staff who really show their passion for trains & the history that surrounds them. They have a nice gift shop where you can find a gift for the train enthusiast in your life, or pick up something for yourself. If you are lucky a train will pass through and you can sit on the platform and feel the history as it passes you by, go see the Tehachapi Loop to complete your visit to Train Town USA.

Enjoyed some time in the downtown area today. Brought the grandkids to play on the little train…read moreslide they have. It's so cute over here and well-maintained. We usually let our granddaughter run around on the grass and play. Luckily, the Man working out front told us not to go on the grass. I guess people are letting their dogs go to the bathroom and not clean up after them. So disappointing, it's such a beautiful area. We were glad for the warning, though. 10/24/25

We love this co-op of all local crafts and artisans. Now that I know they also pay it forward by…read moregiving back by supplying the display elementary schools with art supplies makes our purchases even better!

From the owner: We promote the arts and artists and raise funds for high school art scholarships and art supply…read moredonations for local area schools. We hold 3 arts and craft fairs per year, 2 community photo contests, a Youth art contest, Chalk on the Walk event and feature a new local artist each month in Gallery 'N' Gifts, the fine arts and craft shop TVAA sponsors.

We aimlessly found this winery exploring the roads in the area, and found a gem! The wine grapes…read moreare grown and the wine is produced there at their winery (we love supporting local businesses). My husband had the flight of wines and I tried the cranberry rosé. We both enjoyed them. The winery was hosting a comedy show and dinner that night, they had only 2 empty tables and a few tickets left, so we snatched them up with a table. Awesome comedy show with 4 comedians including the owner of The Well comedy club in Bakersfield. I was able to meet the owner of the winery, Mike, who was so nice and accommodating. He has great staff who are ready to suggest wines, and serve you. This place is a hidden gem that does it all right there!

Cute place in the middle of nowhere! Dog and kid friendly. My toddler had a fun time running around…read moreand my dog was also welcomed. The Frose was reallly good. A tad bit on the sweeter side so if you don't like sweet, probably opt for one of the wines instead. The cheese plate was good and was able to hold us off before a full dinner.