We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend Jess. Jess was an integral part of our world, assisting in stage production and also performing on our stages. They were an incredible person—so much fun to work with and be around—and an outstanding stage manager and performer. Jess, you will be deeply missed by all of the Numbskull crew. This is a true loss to our music community as a whole. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Jess’s family and friends.
Out of respect and as a favor to her family and the Stageright Crew family and Numbskull, we really hope that you will post and share her story in hopes of maybe someone coming forward with some evidence to help solve her case Jessica’s celebration of life will be February 7, 2026 3 PM to 4 PM at living Waters OilDale seventh day Adventist 612 Sharon Pl., Bakersfield, CA 93308 #visaliastringer01 #srcfamily #jesshereforthemusic #pacwestsystemsca #innovativeconcertlighting
It is with the heaviest heart that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Fest Fest. This was such a difficult decision to make, this is a passion project of mine to showcase the music, poetry, and arts of our community and as a tribute to my great friend Codie.
Due to the current economic climate and the broader state of the world, it has become increasingly difficult to host the festival at the level of quality and safety our community deserves.
This decision was not made lightly. We explored every possible option to move forward. We faced challenges with rising costs to either lower the quality of the festival or to increase the ticket cost, which we here at Fest Fest have always wanted to make this event as accessible to the community as possible while having the highest production value and entertainment experience possible.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters, volunteers, artists, and attendees who make this event so special every year. We know this festival means a lot to so many of you, it does to us too, and we’re truly sorry to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to it. while we’re saddened to pause this year’s celebration, we remain hopeful for a return in the future when circumstances improve.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
— Ruben, Numbskull, and the entire Fest Fest team
YO! We rolled back with the quickness to @festfestca and caught our homie @andresamusica 🙌🏽🎶 @temblorbrewing 🍻 Yeah Andres! ✊🏽😎🎶Check out our interview on Bakotunes podcast - All Platforms! Link in Bio @bakotunes 🎶🎶 #festfest #bakersfield #andresaparacio #bakersfield #temblorbrewing #sonnytorresandthemultiverseofsadness #numbskullshows
Found 😆! Had a blast @festfestca running into @thedisassociatesband 🍺 Pardon my buzz! 🤘🏽😝 That’s rock n’ roll 🔥 #thedisassociates #festfest2024 #bakotunes #bakotunespodcast
One week ago Fest Fest 2024 happened…
It was an amazing success and all I can say is my heart is full. The amount of positive response I received from the artists, ticket holders, and community has been overwhelming to say the least.
I want to thank our headliners @millionairesxo@andresamusica@blade.exe@joe_maynor especially the @millionairesxo and their manager @thcalen who have been friends of the Numbskull camp since they started and we were honored to have them on our stage!
Thank you to @numbskullshows and @temblorbrewing who believe in this project and the positive impact it has on the community. Thank you to my parents and family who all pitched in to help setup, tear down, and provide food to the artists.
Thank you to my staff and engineers, the Numbskull team, Temblor staff as well as production and security for making the day and planning perfect
Thank you to @the.fishnet for helping with everything from conception to execution I couldn’t have done it without you
Thank you to our sponsors @kern_county_animal_services@canvasdesigncompany@burial13apparel@theindexbooks they all played a vital role in helping us to make this all possible!
Thank you to the vendors, photographers, and drone pilot for providing their shops and attractions to bring a new level of entertainment and experience to this event.
Thank you to all the artists who made this day so entertaining and I feel like every performance I saw gave it their best and really put their best performance forward. I got so many mentions from the crowd about how diverse the lineup was but it was absolutely entertaining the entire day and there was something for everyone.
And most importantly thank you to you.
If you are reading this still thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support over the years and keeping the dream that me and my friend had years ago alive. I owe a debt of gratitude to the music community and the community at large for supporting the crazy ideas i want to try
So thank you for your support, thank your for participating, thank you for helping, thank you for everything! I love you all!
We will see you next year at Fest Fest 2025!
-Ruben
Fest Fest ‘24 was an amazing time! Very stoked to see a wide variety of bands and vendors from all around that showed out to this event.
Big thanks to @rubennumbskullshows for arranging this festival and making it a day we’ll always remember!
@festfestca@numbskullshows@temblorbrewing
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Are you ready to party like a Millionaire? We did with @millionairesxo this weekend at @temblorbrewing flying &f ilming a festival for @rubennumbskullshows
One of my favorite shots from @festfestca I found while putting a showreel of the event together! Hard to choose from so much amazing footage from the event. This shot brings me right back to the show, and really showcases what these little #drones can be capable of!
Am thankful to have been to be apart of this fantastic event and capture a little of the magic in the air that night! Thank you to all that made it happen, and huge shoutout to Millionaires for being so awesome!
@festfestca #recap What a day. Photographing a #musicfestival is no joke! So many things and musicians going on at the same time, it was impossible to catch every and everyone. A phenomenal job by @rubennumbskullshows and @numbskullshows to organize the event and put it together. And thank you for letting me be a part of it.
A huge shout out to all the artists this weekend at the festival who pour their heart and soul into their art. I love being able to photograph them and it's important to be able to showcase them in this manner. You are all rockstars and I hope my pictures gave you that feeling or other inspiration to keep going to keep making your art. I feel honored to be able to capture these moments for you and let me make my own art out of yours...so thanks.
"Art is Love. Art, like love is one of the most endearing and meaningful endeavors we as humans will ever embark on. Art, like love is beautiful and chaotic and miserable and wonderful. Art is a love letter to those we've lost, to those we keep in our hearts and to those we long and pine for. Art is a love letter to life.-Some idiot (probably me)
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Take your shirt off with @millionairesxo inside @temblorbrewing this weekend at @festfestca in Bakerafield, CA!
Thank you to Ruben and all the amazing people behind @numbskullshows for allowing me to do what I do best!
Nearly fainted when I saw @melissamarie followed me last night. Thank you for being so inspiring and iconic; was extra inspired to edit this from the show this morning!
Huge shoutout to my girlfriend and camera operator for the night @cascadaonfire thanks for filming the ground footage on your birthday weekend getaway ❤️ and my good friend @taylordpierce559 spotting for me during this performance! my little crew captured some real magic Saturday, thank you all that made it happen and for allowing me to show what is possible with this #FPV #Drone #technology!
Last batch of photos from @festfestca with @blade.exe@andresamusica and headliner @millionairesxo@numbskullshows
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