The Historic Fort of Taft, Ca

09/01/2026

12 days until this event! We have some vendor spaces left. Sign up on www.TaftHistoricFort.com

08/31/2026

Are you a proactive, hands-on individual looking for a unique place to live and work? The Fort is seeking a dedicated, live-in Resident Caretaker to maintain our grounds and assist with event prep.

Perks: private 1-bedroom apartment on-site provided in exchange for caretaking duties

Apply on Indeed! Link in comments.

08/30/2026

Have you been thinking you really need to get your business started, but don't know where? I'll tell you as a fellow small business owner, my first fair was at the Fort 3 years ago! I've reserved my booth... What are you waiting for?

We are really excited to get our vendor fairs back up and running. A new addition: our Junior Courtyard Collective- a vendor fair exclusively for student vendors. Sign up on our website!

08/29/2026

We are really excited to get our vendor fairs back up and running. A new addition: our Junior Courtyard Collective- a vendor fair exclusively for student vendors. Sign up on our website!

08/22/2026

Words cannot express how excited I am for Dilly Dogs to be at the Fort tonight! If you haven’t personally tried the pickle wrapped corndog… it will surely change your life! Come down from 6-9 for our Last Squeeze of Summer. Free entry!

08/21/2026

The Last Squeeze of Summer is happening tomorrow evening from 6-9! Come to the Fort for dinner, games, and great community!

Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Come on down to your Fort 8/22 at 6pm for some amazing food from DillyDogs and dessert from Mr. Dimples! The bar and snack bar will be open as well with fruit themed items.

We will have a watermelon eating contest and a human slot machine with some local “celebrities”.

Entry is free! Bring some money for food vendors and games.

08/18/2026

This is one of the games we will be playing on Saturday at The Fort! Come check it out and grab some delicious DillyDogs and Mr. Dimples creations! See you at 6PM. Free to enter.

08/17/2026

It’s time! The Courtyard Collective (aka vendor fair) is coming up fast. Sign up on our website… https://www.tafthistoricfort.com
Click on the events button.

Events and Tickets ~ Rummage Sale- 8/14 at 8:00 AM ~ Last Squeeze of Summer- 8/22 at 6:00 PM ~ The Courtyard Collective- 9/12 at 10:00 AM ~ The Junior Courtyard Collective- 9/26 at 10:00 AM ~ Oktoberfest- 10/3 at 6:00 PM ~ Bradley's Underground Speakeasy- 11/14 at 6:00 PM ~ Date Night- 12/5 at 6:00....

08/16/2026

Mr. Dimples will be at The Fort on Saturday! Come see us and get some treats and play some games! 6-9 PM 8/22/26

Some people hand out food. Others create experiences around it.

Dimples Ice Creams combines comfort food, conversation, humor, and genuine community involvement into something that feels bigger than a regular food truck stop for the people who visit.

📕 Lets get together and chat about telling your story! Visit our website https://mylittleguide.com/Bakersfield or call us at (559) 892-9425 to secure your spot in the 2027 Little Guide Bakersfield!

08/14/2026

Come down tomorrow morning! There are lots of treasures to sort through!

The Fort Preservation Society is cleaning out our storage rooms!

Expect to find a wide mix of furniture, home decor, kitchenware, event serving pieces, and even utility and maintenance items. Whether you are looking for vintage decor, project pieces, or practical household items, there is something here for everyone.

Dates: 8/15/26
Time: 7:00 AM- 2:00PM
Location: Park and enter on Ash Street

All proceeds go directly back into preserving and maintaining the Fort for our community.