Name: Cal Poly Alumni — Bakersfield Community Founders Day Celebration
Start: 2026-03-07T16:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-07T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Harris BBQ

$Cal Poly Alumni \u2014 Bakersfield Community Founders Day Celebration$

Join fellow Mustangs for a Founders Day celebration at alumni-owned Harris BBQ!
About this Event

The Cal Poly Alumni — Bakersfield and Tulare Communities invite alumni and friends to celebrate Cal Poly's founding date from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at alumni-owned Harris BBQ (4625 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311).

Cal Poly’s story began March 8, 1901, when Gov. Henry Gage signed legislation creating the university after a successful grassroots effort led by journalist Myron Angel and local supporters.

This Founders Day, we’re celebrating 125 years of Learn by Doing and Mustang pride. Come mix and mingle with alumni and friends, show off your green and gold, and enjoy celebrating everything you love about Cal Poly.

The event is free to attend, but registration is requested to ensure an accurate head count for this year’s limited-edition Cal Poly Founders Day swag. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event is open to Cal Poly alumni and supporters of all ages.

Space is limited. Registration closes on Thursday, March 5 or when sold out. We hope to see you there!