The Polar Express is coming back! Rides will be from 6pm-8pm December 15th- December 19th!
Rides will begin on December 15th at 5:00 pm. The Entry Fee is $5 per person, trains leave at 5:00, 6:00, and last call is at 7:00.
STAY TUNED…………. Christmas Parade Theme coming soon! Our parade will be December 9th this year.
Enter Now into our Annual Taft Christmas Parade! This year’s theme will be “It’s an American Christmas” All registrations are due by December 1st if you would like to participate in the parade!
Our Annual Trout Derby will be Saturday, November 16th, 2024!
$1,000 GRAND PRIZE
Gates open at 6AM, Derby from 6am to 2pm
Entry Fee is $35 for adults and $30 for children (under 14)
Address for Derby: Lake Evans @ Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (Back Gate Entrance ONLY off Golf Course Road and Ironbark Drive, Campers line up at the middle gate)
Entry Forms available at The Chamber of Commerce, Cooper’s True Value, Bob’s Bait Bucket, and Cope’s Bait and Tackle (addresses listed in flyer below)
2024 Taft Firework Show! There will be food, craft vendors, bounce houses, beer garden, live music, and MORE! Come join us for a great time and an even better show!
Every year, the Taft Chamber of Commerce loves hosting the Firework Show for the Community of Taft. You can help us out by clicking the button below!
Love your pet day is back! Free Admission, cute pups and pets, dog grooming, adoptions, puppy contests, puppy pools and more! Come down and have a family fun-filled day on center!
We are looking for vendors. Click the flyer below to fill out registration form.
Taft’s 78th Annual “Santa Paws” Christmas Parade is Monday, December 4th at 6PM
Registration Forms are available at the Chamber, here on the website, or by email.
All registration forms must be turned into the Chamber by December 1st to have a spot in the parade.
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.
Come shop downtown with us!
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.
Photos with Santa
Friday, December 6, 2019
6pm
Westside Furniture
Join us for free photos with Santa. TUHS CTEC programs will be in assistance.
