Oildorado, the celebration of Taft's 100th anniversary is this year!  The ten-day Oildorado celebration will be celebrated from October 15 - October 24, 2010.

The West Kern Oil Museum will be a popular visitors' site during the 2010 Oildorado, and plans to be open every day, from 10AM to 4PM, throughout the celebration. The Museum is proud to be the official site for the Old Timers Registration. Those who register will indicate when they came to Taft, and will receive an official registration badge for Oildorado. Refreshments will be served. The Museum will host the Boomtown Days & Barbecue on Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. In addition to the BBQ, there will be gas engine demonstrations, a working blacksmith shop, entertainment, and tours.

On Saturday, October 23rd, the Museum will have food available to visitors.  There will be a convention of license plate collectors being held that day.  Also, a train/shuttle will be trainsporting passengers between the Museum and the Oildorado Midway that day.

Click here for pictures from Oildorado 2005 Events at the Museum.