Ticket sales online or in the Oildorado Store during Open Hours.

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: westside waste management

Oildorado’s 2025 Melodrama - CACTUS PASS JAMBOREE - is a wild western comedy full of feuds, secrets, young love, and small-town shenanigans. Don’t miss the laughs, twists, and a rip-roarin’ good time!

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: Synagro

God brings a message of hope and forgiveness to Taft! Local author Ann Haskin (aka Hazel Barron) will be in her hometown of Taft to share her remarkable story of redemption.

presented by: WESTSIDE CHRISTIANS MINISTER ASSOCIATION (WCMA)

Stop by and check out the dozens of vendors onsite selling everything from homemade crafts to clothing to specialty items! There are also information booths and food vendors.

PRESENTED BY: TAFT OILDORADO

Kick off the last morning of Oildorado with the Taft-Midway Masonic Lodge #426 for a pancake breakfast fundraiser.

presented by: taft-Midway masonic lodge #426

7:00pm, Doors Open

9:00pm, Music

$10.00 per person | Ages 21+

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: westside waste management

Oildorado’s 2025 Melodrama - CACTUS PASS JAMBOREE - is a wild western comedy full of feuds, secrets, young love, and small-town shenanigans. Don’t miss the laughs, twists, and a rip-roarin’ good time!

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: Synagro

The Taft District Chamber of Commerce invites you to Oiled & Aged - A Gala Celebration of Oildorado. The evening will include wine and beer tasting, gourmet bites, cigar lounge, craft cocktails, dancing and silent auction.

PRESENTED BY: TAFT DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Come experience adrenaline pumping racing in downtown Taft!

PRESENTED BY: THE FLAT TRACK AT HONOLULU HILLS

Show off your skills and talents with competitions in the divisions of Roustabout, Welding, Backhoe and Crane.

presented by: Taft Oildorado

The Oildorado Mayor’s Luncheon, hosted by Mayor Dave Noerr and presented by the City of Taft offers a shared meal, meaningful conversation, and recognition of the spirit that makes Taft thrive.

presented by: THE City of Taft

Sponsored by: WSPA (Western states petroleum association)

After the Grand Parade, bring your family, invite your friends, and join for a day filled with laughter, good eats, and community spirit at the West Kern Oil Museum.

PRESENTED BY: WEST KERN OIL MUSEUM

The Grand Parade flyover and Air Expo return with Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber and two warbirds from Estrella Warbird Museum. Banner Airways will also offer thrilling rides in a 1956 WWII trainer—choose scenic or acrobatic!

presented by: Taft Oildorado

PRESENTING SPONSOR: TRC OPERATING COMPANY

EVENT SPONSORS: KCSI AERIAL PATROL | COOPER’S PETROLEUM

One of Taft Oildorado’s longest and most cherished traditions is the Grand Parade.

Theme: Make Oil Great Again
Grand Marshal: Les Clark, Jr.

PRESENTED BY: TAFT OILDORADO

Stop by and check out the dozens of vendors onsite selling everything from homemade crafts to clothing to specialty items! There are also information booths and food vendors.

PRESENTED BY: TAFT OILDORADO

Join The Fort Preservation Society for Casino Night with roulette, craps, blackjack and poker. Come test your luck at the tables - your ticket is an oil strike to $200 in play cash. There will be door prizes and prizes for overall game winners.

presented by: THE FORT PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Don't miss the Concert & Special Screening featuring a special sneak preview of Oildorado & The Chronicles of an American Town, a movie about Taft and Oildorado. Also with a concert by grammy nominated musician. Jontavious Willis.

$15 per person (CASH ONLY at The Fox)

6:30pm, Doors Open

7:30pm, Film & Performance

Presented by: Taft Oildorado

Come experience adrenaline pumping motorcycle racing in downtown Taft!

PRESENTED BY: THE FLAT TRACK AT HONOLULU HILLS

Grab your friends and get ready to party in a whole new way — no speakers, just wireless headphones and your choice of music channels!

$2 per person

6:00-8:00pm, Grades 6-8

9:00-11:30pm, High School & College (20 and younger)

Presented by: Taft Oildorado

6:00pm, Doors Open

8:30pm, Music

Purchase tickets in person at the Oildorado Store or online.

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: westside waste management

Taft’s Women of Worship (W.o.W.) is plum tickled to request yer company for chowin’ down, prayin’ and praisin’ the good Lord with the womenfolk of Kern County.

presented by: First Baptist church taft

A long standing tradition includes the Former Maids Luncheon where former queens and maids mix and mingle and reminisce about prior celebrations. (The event is not open to the public; former Maids and guests only.)

Presented by: Taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: STATE FARM INSURANCE, Julie Franks

Oildorado’s 2025 Melodrama - CACTUS PASS JAMBOREE - is a wild western comedy full of feuds, secrets, young love, and small-town shenanigans. Don’t miss the laughs, twists, and a rip-roarin’ good time!

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: Synagro

6:00pm, Doors Open

7:00pm, Music

$5 admission; tickets available in the Oildorado Store or at the door. (No online ticket sales.)

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: westside waste management

Celebrate Community Garden-Fest at the 9th Street Farmer’s Market! Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods, artisan crafts, plants, and more—all from local growers and makers.

presented by: Taft Community Garden | West side Recreation & Park District

After months of preparation, the Maids are ready to shine on stage in a contest featuring evening gowns, talent, and more. And we can’t wait to see who is crowned Oildorado Queen 2025!

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: sentinel Peak

Join The Fort Preservation Society for a lasagna dinner with mixed greens salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Wine tasting provided by Southern California wineries. There will also be an acoustic performance by Joey Romly.

PRESENTED BY: THE FORT PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Round up your friends, family, or co-workers and join the ultimate tug-o-war competition. Pick a fun team name, dress in costume, and register early to secure your spot in the mud pit!

presented by: WEST SIDE FAMILY HEALTH

Join Lipstick Revolver for the Whiskerino After-Party! No admission fee and open to all ages!

presented by: taft Oildorado

presenting sponsor: westside waste management

The Whiskerino, Tessie Garratt, and Costume Contests are among Oildorado’s most beloved traditions—bringing the community together in fun, friendly competition!

presented by: Taft Oildorado

PRESENTING SPONSOR: BLACK/HALL CONSTRUCTION | TAFT PLUMBING, CO.

WHISKERINO EVENT SPONSOR: HOT TAP’S

Tessie garratt Event Sponsor: state farm insurance, julie franks