October 10-19, 2025
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.
Civic Luncheon
The Civic Luncheon is the first Official Event of Oildorado and will kick-off the 10-day celebration.
presented by: Taft Oildorado, inc. presenting sponsor: Chevron
Friday, october 10, 2025
Oildorado Event Center 501 North Street, Taft
Boomtown Days
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.
presented by: West kern oil museum
saturday, october 11, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm
West Kern Oil Museum 1168 Wood Street, Taft
Whiskerino, Tessie Garratt, & Costume Contests
It’s officially GROWING SEASON and registration is underway for Whiskerino.
Registration may be completed at a participating salon/shop:
Vanity Salon, 103 Adkisson Way, Taft
Bangs & Tangles Salon, 404 Center Street, Taft
If you live out of the area, but would like to register, please contact us at oildorado@gmail.com and we can help with alternate registration options.
presented by: Taft Oildorado, inc. Tessie garratt Event sponsor: State farm Insurance, Julie franks
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Oildorado Event Center 501 North Street, Taft
Maid of Petroleum Contest
presented by: taft Oildorado, Inc.
tuesday, october 13, 2025
Melodrama
Melodrama is traditionally a large-scale production featuring many local performers and held at Taft Union High School Auditorium.
presented by: taft Oildorado, inc.
thursday, october 16, 2025 Saturday, october 18, 2025 sunday, october 19, 2025
Former Queen Luncheon
A long standing tradition includes the Former Queen Luncheon where former queens and maids mix and mingle and reminiscent about prior celebrations.
Presented by: Taft Oildorado, Inc.
friday, october 17, 2025
Oildorado Event Center 501 North Street, Taft
Grand Parade
One of the longest traditions of Taft Oildorado is the Grand Parade! Entry forms will be available in May.
Presented by: Taft Oildorado, Inc.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00am
6th Street (at Ash Street) to Center Street (east), Taft