The Valley Fever WALK provides awareness and education about Coccidioidomycosis (also known as "Cocci" or Valley Fever). There will be information stations to visit while enjoying the early morning with refreshments, games and entertainment at Pioneer Village in Bakersfield. Physicians will be there to answer questions.

Walking is not required to participate! Many people enjoy walking the loop around the area of Pioneer Village where our event is held, but you can choose to sit under the trees and just enjoy the morning.

If you are a survivor, make sure you get in the picture! Meet at the gazebo/bandstand at 7:45. If you have ever had Valley Fever, or if you have it now, your participation is very important to all of us. Please come to support one another, and to help the world understand about Valley Fever.

This is a family friendly event! Enjoy activities for all ages among the historic buildings of Pioneer Village.

This is the 7th annual Valley Fever WALK and we will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Hans Einstein! Dr. Einstein devoted his life to fighting Valley Fever as a physician and as a scientist, and he became the world-recognized expert. He was also the inspiration for our first WALK, as we wanted to show him that we shared his concern about the many people suffering from Valley Fever, and would continue working towards a vaccine to prevent it. He passed away that afternoon after hearing from his daughters that the WALK was a success.

We hope you will join us Saturday August 11, 2018!

FAQs

DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE WALK?

No. Your name will be on a preprinted registration sheet and you will simply check in at the registration table at the front gate.

WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE?

Yes. Refreshments including water will be available at no cost.

WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING?

Casual dress is best for warm weather. There are restrooms available to change into your event tee shirt or your survivor shirt.

WHY DO YOU HOLD THIS EVENT IN SUCH A HOT MONTH?

We hold the WALK on the Saturday nearest to the anniversary of the death Dr. Hans Einstein, August 11, 2012. He is person who inspired this event with his dedication and work towards a cure or a vaccine to prevent the suffering he saw in his patients. He became the world recognized expert on VF.

WON'T IT BE REALLY HOT?

We start at 7:00 am and are done before 9:30AM. Usually it is very pleasant during these two hours, but it is important to take advantage of the free water and the beautiful shade trees.