Taft Oildorado Days

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Taft Oildorado Days OFFICIAL page for the Oildorado celebration that happens every 5 years in Taft, CA. Oildorado embodies tradition & celebrates our heritage!

Stay tuned for the announcement of 2030 dates! The city of Taft's birthday bash pays homage to the hardy men and women who migrated to this dusty southwestern corner of the San Joaquin Valley when oil seeps were detected shortly after the turn of the century. Oildorado runs for 10 days, and it has something for everyone. Previous events have included a grand parade, melodrama, queen pageant, entertainment, barbecues, dances, motorcycle races, car show, civic luncheon, carnival, World War II aircraft exhibit and fly-in, art and craft fair, oilfield skills contests and much more. Our next celebration will take place October 10-19, 2025. Oildorado is planned and carried out by an all-volunteer non-profit corporation with plenty of help from local schools, clubs, churches, and service and fraternal organizations that sponsor events and activities and raise some money to boot. Oildorado, Inc. coordinates the many activities that make up the celebration and raises funds for the next event. An eight-member Executive Board of Directors oversees the workings of a Board of Directors and Community Liaisons responsible for planning events sponsored directly by Oildorado, Inc. and coordinating activities of other organizations. Simply put, it takes an entire town working together to put on something as big and fun-filled as Taft Oildorado Days.

This morning, we were honored to provide the Oildorado Event Center as the location for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, ho...
09/11/2026

This morning, we were honored to provide the Oildorado Event Center as the location for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Taft District Chamber of Commerce.

As our community gathered, it was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001 - 25 years ago today - and to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the first responders who showed extraordinary courage and selflessness in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to come together in remembrance, reflection and prayer - and to honor those who served, sacrificed and helped others on that day and in the days that followed. 🇺🇸

🤘🏻 SAVE THE DATE! 🤘🏻We don’t want you making New Year’s Eve plans without us… so we’re giving you a heads-up now!Rock In...
08/06/2026

🤘🏻 SAVE THE DATE! 🤘🏻

We don’t want you making New Year’s Eve plans without us… so we’re giving you a heads-up now!

Rock Into 2027 is coming to the Oildorado Event Center on Thursday, December 31, and it’s shaping up to be a night you won’t want to miss.

Now… before the comments start… 😂

“Who’s the band?”
“How much are tickets?”
“Will there be VIP tables?”
“What’s included with VIP?”
“Can I reserve a table?”

We know. We know.

We’re keeping those details under wraps just a little longer.

We’ll kick it off on September Eve (August 31) with all the details—the band, ticket information, VIP options, and everything else you’ve been waiting to hear. 🤘🏻🎸

Until then… keep December 31 open. We’ll take it from there.

Happy 250th Birthday, USA! 🇺🇸Taft was red, white and banging with the Posse, Wooden Nickel Gang and 2025 Oildorado Queen...
07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, USA! 🇺🇸

Taft was red, white and banging with the Posse, Wooden Nickel Gang and 2025 Oildorado Queen and Maids of Petroleum making a parade appearance this morning!

Thank you to the Taft Chamber Commerce for a great event and the chance to celebrate our community and country.

We wish you a wonderful day of family, friends, fun, great refreshments, celebration and patriotic pride! ❤️

🎟️🎪 The carnival is in town for a few more days...
05/16/2026

🎟️🎪 The carnival is in town for a few more days...

Come on down to the Carnival!!
05/12/2026

Come on down to the Carnival!!

05/12/2026

Join the fun.

OILDORADO is pleased to bring back the ever popular CARNIVAL!!! Opening night is Thursday, May 7, 2026 and will run for ...
05/05/2026

OILDORADO is pleased to bring back the ever popular CARNIVAL!!! Opening night is Thursday, May 7, 2026 and will run for 10 days, until May 17. Hours are 5:00 to 10:00 pm daily.

THURSDAY ONLY: BOGO!! Buy one get one free Thursday. Buy a wristband get a free wristband (valid Thursday only) and buy one sheet of tickets get a free sheet of tickets.

The fun is at the 600 and 700 block of Supply Row by Grocery Outlet!!

We were happy to host the Taft Chamber Commerce today for the annual State of the City Luncheon. What a great program in...
04/16/2026

We were happy to host the Taft Chamber Commerce today for the annual State of the City Luncheon. What a great program including speakers Mayor Dave Noerr, Kern County Supervisor David Couch and Chad Hathaway. 🇺🇸

Thankful to Taft Oil Technology Academy for choosing the Oildorado Event Center as the host location for their annual Ca...
03/19/2026

Thankful to Taft Oil Technology Academy for choosing the Oildorado Event Center as the host location for their annual Career Day. Such a great day with amazing students and employers!

CONGRATULATIONS to all honorees at last night's Taft Chamber Commerce Roots & Recognition 2026 Installation Dinner & Awa...
02/27/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to all honorees at last night's Taft Chamber Commerce Roots & Recognition 2026 Installation Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

Our community is so blessed to have dedicated individuals who take the time to work hard and give back. That includes the staff and board members of the Taft District Chamber of Commerce; thank you for all you do! And congratulations to Oildorado Past President (2005) Glenn Black on his installation as 2026 Chamber Board President.

We were especially proud to see our friend Bobbi recognized as a Volunteer of the Year. She was a fixture around the Oildorado Store and Event Center last October. We knew she was amazing, so it makes us happy to see others appreciate her as much as we do!

Thank you to ALL of our sponsors, volunteers and community members; Oildorado doesn't happen without you!

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