The Taft Chamber of Commerce Annual Trout Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, November 18, at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area.

“We are pleased to be able to announce that the traditional ‘perks’ for our local fisherman will be in place at this year’s Trout Derby,” stated Kathy Orrin, Executive Director of the Taft Chamber of Commerce. The “perks” to which Orrin is referring is the fact that once the fish are delivered from Northern California, to Lake Webb, the Lake will remain closed to all fisherman until the opening of the Derby at precisely 6 a.m., on November 18.

Last year, due to the shortage of fish available from fisheries, the Chamber found it necessary to form an alliance that made it possible to get fish, but made it impossible to close the lake in advance of the Derby. Seasoned Derby fishermen were disappointed, and they let the Chamber know how unhappy they were. This year’s Derby will signal a return to the closure of Lake Webb for the days between the delivery of the 3,000 pounds of fish and the start of the fishing contest.

The rules of the contest continue: all Derby contestants must have a valid California Fishing License unless they are under the age of 16 years, and all participants must be registered prior to fishing. The cost for adults (14 and older) is $30; children (13 and under) are $25.

So far, the places to register for the Derby (and to receive your NECESSARY wristband) are:

Taft Chamber, 400 Kern Street, Taft

Cooper’s True Value, 407 9th Street, Taft

Bob’s Bait Bucket, 2131 Chester, Bakersfield

Cope’s Tackle and Rod, 1654 Calloway, Dr., Bakersfield

Poor Man Aqueduct Fishing Tackle Shop, 4 Monterey St, Bakersfield

We are so excited to announce that we WILL be having a Fishing Derby this year!

The derby will be held on Saturday, December 17th @ BV Lake.

$25/adult & $15/child

Entry forms/wristbands are available here at the Chamber (400 Kern Street, Taft, CA), or at our 3 other registration hubs - Bob's Bait Bucket (2131 S Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA), Cope's Tackle & Rod (1654 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA) & Cooper's True Value (407 9th St, Taft, CA)

Sign up today!

TAFT CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT IS BACK!

On Friday November 18, 2022, the Taft Chamber is once again hosting our Annual Golf Classic. We are seeking tournament sponsors, accepting teams, and collecting raffle and goodie bag items now!

Sign up today!

We are pleased to announce our annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 2, 2022 this @ the Downtown - Rails to Trails. We will have vendors, bounce houses, music, and of course, FIREWORKS! This event starts at 4:00 & the firework show will begin around 9:00 pm! There will be fun & food for people of all ages.

Vendor forms are available online, by email. or here at the office - 400 Kern Street.

See you all there!

Registration @ 7am-9am

(Supply Row & Main Street, Taft)

Judging @ 10am

Awards @ 2pm

Pre-Register $30

(includes T-Shirt & Goodie Bag)

Day of Event $35

Join us for Taft’s 76th annual Christmas Parade on Monday, December 13, 2021. The parade will be held on Center Street from 8th Street to 2nd Street. Float entry forms are available at 400 Kern Street.

This is a free event for children of all ages.

Register now for the 2021 Trout Derby! Forms are available online or in person at 400 Kern Street Taft, CA. The event begins at 6:00 AM at Buena Vista Lake. Adults are $20 and children (16 & under) are $10. The lake will be stocked with nearly 1500 pounds of rainbow trout & breakfast food will be available for purchase by a local caterer.

The Taft Chamber is collecting donations for the 2021 Taft Fireworks Show on June 18 & 25.  Stop at the corner of 4th & Kern Street to drop off you loose change, dollars, and checks.  You can donate to the Fireworks show at any time!

Donate to the Fireworks show or become a sponsor today by filling out the Online Registration form here.

Join us as we celebrate a new year at the Taft Chamber. On Saturday, February 29, 2020, we will install our new board of directors and hand out community awards. “Hats off to Taft” and the outstanding business and community leaders!

Saturday, February 29, 2020 @ 6pm

550 Supply Row, Taft

Taft Christmas Parade
Monday, December 9, 2019
6pm
Center Street
”An Oil Patch Christmas”

Register your business, float, school, or organization today!

Join us for the Annual Santa Fun Run

Saturday, December 7, 2019

5K Fun Run (or walk) begins at 10am, with registration taking place at 9am

Pre-register and get a free T-shirt.

No Entry Fee - Please bring an unwrapped toy for an underprivileged child in our community.