KERNVILLE, Calif. -- It is one of the most popular events to attend in the Kern County mountains, But this weekend's Whiskey Flat Days events has been marred, a bit, by theft.

The Kern County Sheriff's Department is looking into ten to 12 reports of merchandise being stolen from vendors in Kernville.

Event organizers had heard that up to 21 vendors had said items were stolen this weekend.

Those items include skateboards, cowboy hats and even fudge.

Organizers believe kids may be behind the thefts and the sheriff's department agrees.

Organizers say security has always been a struggle because its not the most secure location with vendors being outdoors on the streets, but they're always trying to make it better and more secure.

The sheriff's department says a couple thousand dollars worth of merchandise was stolen.