During the 10-day celebration, Oildorado hosts a variety of events. In addition to the main events that Oildorado hosts, many local clubs, businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals host their own events as well. Oildorado tries to make sure each event is represented on our official calendar. In order to be added to the calendar, an event organizer needs to register their event. Tickets for many of these events (if they require one) will also be on the registration page.
If your organization planning on hosting an event during our celebration and would like to be listed on our calendar of events and other promotional materials, please complete and submit an official Calendar Event Submission form.
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.)
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.
6:00pm, Doors Open
8:30pm, Music
Purchase tickets in person at the Oildorado Store or online.
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)
Come experience adrenaline pumping motorcycle racing in downtown Taft!
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
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.
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.
One of Taft Oildorado’s longest and most cherished traditions is the Grand Parade.
Theme: Make Oil Great Again
Grand Marshal: Les Clark, Jr.
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!
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.
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.
Show off your skills and talents with competitions in the divisions of Roustabout, Welding, Backhoe and Crane.
Come experience adrenaline pumping racing in downtown Taft!
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.
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!
7:00pm, Doors Open
9:00pm, Music
$10.00 per person | Ages 21+
Kick off the last morning of Oildorado with the Taft-Midway Masonic Lodge #426 for a pancake breakfast fundraiser.
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.
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.
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!
Ticket sales online or in the Oildorado Store during Open Hours.
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!
6:00pm, Doors Open
7:00pm, Music
$5 admission; tickets available in the Oildorado Store or at the door. (No online ticket sales.)
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.
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!
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.
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!
Join Lipstick Revolver for the Whiskerino After-Party! No admission fee and open to all ages!
The Whiskerino, Tessie Garratt, and Costume Contests are among Oildorado’s most beloved traditions—bringing the community together in fun, friendly competition!
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.
Join The Historic Fort for a blast of southern rock and outlaw music concert featuring Angels Roost. Food truck will be onsite and no-host bar will be open.
Join the CATS Touchdown Club for the annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser supporting Taft Wildcats Football! All proceeds go to support Coach Durkan’s football squad, including covering costs for team swag for the kids, trips to college football games, and much more!
The TUHS Cross Country Club invites you to their Wildcat Black Gold Fun Run fundraiser Invitational Meet, starting and finishing at ‘A’ Street Park.
Let the bags fly! This Cornhole Tournament has a bracket for everyone; all skill levels are welcome.
The West Kern Oil Museum’s annual Boomtown Days will take place during Oildorado in 2025! The event will include a Vintage Boomtown Fashion Show and Chuckwagon Cook-Off. It will also be opening day for Heavenly Harvest Pumpkin Patch, along with food, music and other family friendly entertainment.
Whether you’re a proud owner of a hot rod, vintage cruiser, lifted truck, or custom bike, this is your chance to show off your ride and compete for awards and bragging rights.
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.
The Kiwanis Club of Taft is excited to again hold its signature Kolor Fun Run. All participants will receive a t-shirt!
The 5th & North Kickoff will feature music, food, beverages and fun for all ages. Gates open at 6:00pm with The Soda Crackers starting at 8:45pm and Truxton Mile taking the stage at 10:00pm.
The official kick-off event for Oildorado is the Civic Luncheon. The afternoon will include networking, speakers and a program with keynote speaker Steve Hilton.
Before Oildorado is in full swing, come spend some time at an afternoon social showcasing our Maids of Petroleum. They will be available for photo opportunities and more!
Taft College and Taft College Foundation invite you to the 15th Annual Cougar Cookout on the campus of Taft College; one of the most popular pre-Oildorado community events!
The Carnival wasn’t available during Oildorado, but we’re happy to welcome them for some pre-Oildorado fun!
5:00-10:00pm, Monday through Thursday
4:00-10:00pm, Friday through Sunday
September 26 - October 5, 2025
Let’s get this Oildorado started with the Grand Opening of the official Oildorado Store & Headquarters! Join us for music, food, festivities and most importantly - shopping!
