The Maids of Petroleum are one of the most beloved traditions of Taft Oildorado. Each Oildorado, local service clubs and/or non-profit groups nominate a candidate to participate as a Maid of Petroleum and ultimately compete in a pageant held the week of Oildorado. The pageant includes several components of a traditional beauty pageant; active wear, formal attire and talent. After judges tally their scores, an Oildorado Queen is announced and reigns until the next celebration.

Update (March 10, 2025): The Maids of Petroleum application period is officially closed. Sponsoring organizations are currently reviewing applications and selection of Maids will be announced in April 2025.

Questions? Please contact oildorado@gmail.com or oildoradomaids@gmail.com.

2025 Maids of Petroleum Sponsors

• Fellows American Legion Post 63

• Diamond in the Rough Foundation

• Kiwanis Club of Taft

• Rotary Club of Taft

• Soroptimist International of Taft

• Taft Baseball

• Taft College Foundation

• Taft Midway Masonic Lodge

• Taft Moose Lodge

• Taft Motorcycle Club

• Taft Sportsmen’s Club & Junior Division

• West Kern Oil Museum