Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Events are subject to change. Check with appropriate organizations for details, or stay in The Loop at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com/. Witch/Warlock Hat Decorating Contest community judging until Oct. 30 Witch/Warlock hats are on display at Gallery 'N' Gifts for judging from Oct. 4-30. The community will determine the top three winners. You can judge in person, or on our Facebook page until Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. First, second and third place winners will receive a prize. Where: Gallery 'N' Gifts, 100 W....
On the last Saturday of September, more than 280 classic cars, trucks and motorcycles rumbled into Downtown Tehachapi for Thunder on the Mountain Car and Motorcycle Show. Gorgeous autos filled Green Street, F Street and surrounding parking areas. The streets were filled with guests who enjoyed live music from Smokin' Jack Primo, shopping at vendor booths and even racing on pedal cars. At noon, engines roared to life for the iconic "thunder" sound that lasted more than a minute. At the end of...
As autumn paints Tehachapi with vibrant hues, it's time for the highly anticipated Apple Festival, running from Oct. 11-13. This annual celebration promises a weekend full of family-friendly activities, entertainment and, of course, delicious apples! The festivities kick off on Friday evening with the Carnival at the Rodeo Grounds, opening at 6 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. For just $10 for adults and $5 for kids, enjoy a concert by Metalshop from 6 to 8 p.m. – your carnival wristband grants y...
French composer Claude Debussy once said "There is nothing more musical than a sunset," and with that sentiment in mind, the Tehachapi Mountains enjoy the lingering notes, the pleasant melodies, of many beautiful sunsets. One requirement for a colorful sunset is some high clouds that catch the sun's rays as it lowers, and that is why mountains like ours are often conducive to great sunsets – mountains tend to have clouds. Even on mostly clear days, where the sky overhead is an infinite blue, som...
There's a chill in the air and the leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold. In Tehachapi, that means harvest season is here and the Apple Festival is close at hand. This year celebrates the 11th year of the Tehachapi Apple Festival and the first year it will be organized by the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce (the same organization that hosts the Mountain Festival in August). During the Autumn months on the mountain, apples, wine grapes, pumpkins and lavender are all harvest...
Events are subject to change. Check with appropriate organizations for details, or stay in The Loop at www.TheLoopNewspaper.com/. 47th annual 'Fiddlin' Down the Tracks' Old Time Fiddle Contest, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All fiddle divisions now Weiser certified. Judges: "Fiddlin' Joe" Osborn, Eric Anderson and more! For more information, please call District 3 President, Gayel Pitchford, at (661) 823-8249. Where: Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church, 20920 Schout Rd. Southern Sierra Pops...
Daydreaming and fishing are a perfect fit for many 8 year old boys. A diverse forest to explore is a nice addition. Measuring approximately 50,000 square miles, the Ozarks spread across four states and 93 counties. Plenty of room for one small boy without boundaries. It becomes apparent within the first few paragraphs in J Lee Bagan's novel "Billy Dee of the Ozarks," that this 8 year old deserves a set of loving and doting parents. But with a father in prison and a mother on drugs, he is...
People in Tehachapi love music, as evidenced by the musical performances by groups and soloists during the Tehachapi Mountain Festival. Every weekend it seems there is somewhere folks go to hear all kinds of music from country and hip-hop to jazz and more. There are also opportunities for individuals who would like to participate in some type of musical group. Some require more skill than others, but all welcome and courage new members. It is a chance to improve and enjoy one’s musical ability. Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra is beginning their 2...
Calling all musical ghosts, ghouls and goblins! It’s time to start rehearsing for the annual TPOPs (Tehachapi Pops Orchestra) Halloween Spooktacular Concert. This year’s show will again be presented at the Tehachapi Adult Day Healthcare Center, 123 W. F St., on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. Rehearsals started on Thursday, Aug. 29, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., in downtown Tehachapi, and will continue each Thursday until the show. Local musicians are welcome to join in for this monstrously fun music event. TPOPs is an inc...
The Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District (TVRPD) is excited to announce the third annual "Brews on the Mountain" event, set to take place on Sept. 21 at West Park. This unique beer festival will bring together the best brews from near and far, live entertainment, games, and a stunning mountain backdrop for an unforgettable day. "Brews on the Mountain" is a celebration of craft beer culture, offering attendees the chance to sample a variety of beers while enjoying live music and delicious...
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival® returns Aug. 17 and 18. This beloved event has been a celebration of summer since the early days of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, and is set to draw thousands of attendees for a weekend packed with entertainment, arts, crafts, delicious food and more. We're thrilled to host the 61st Tehachapi Mountain Festival®, celebrating our community's heritage and showcasing all th...
Philip Marx Central Park is going to be a fan favorite during the Tehachapi Mountain Festival® with the Arts and Crafts Fair. Everyone in the family will enjoy browsing more than 80 arts and crafts vendors, indulging in a variety of cuisine, playing at the Kids Zone, dancing to live music and even imbibing at the beer garden. With more than 100 vendors present, guests will find jewelry, wood carvings, charcuterie boards, clothing, soaps, children's toys, dresses, metalwork, skin care...
Tehachapi knows how to put on a parade, and the Tehachapi Mountain Festival® Parade never fails to impress. Each year, nearly 75 small businesses, organizations, youth groups and others take part in the parade. You'll also see Tehachapi's queens, rodeo stars, marching bands, color guards, local celebrities and more. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of F and Mulberry streets on Saturday, Aug. 17 and will end at Philip Marx Central Park, allowing viewers to follow the...
The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce is yet again hosting the beer garden, and this year will be one for the books on Aug. 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by P-Dubs, Mountain Bowling and Valley Strong Federal Credit Union, this refreshing island in the middle of Central Park will keep you comfortable all day. Choose a favorite beer or beverage (local, domestic and imports will be available) and find a shaded seat under the umbrellas at the beer garden, which will have several misters keeping the space cool and comfortable. Enjoy...
Coming to you straight out of the scorching Mojave Desert is the working man's band Metalshop. Based out of "The Shop" in Palmdale, band members include the awesome vocalist Amanda LeFebvre, shredding guitarist Gerald Ouart, thundering bassist Kevin LeFebvre and pounding drummer Tracy LeFebvre. They have been crafting their sound for the last 15 years and can provide you an energetic show with sounds ranging from The Beatles to Metallica and everything in between. They've provided quality...
The Black Gold Cloggers will celebrate 40 years of clogging this year, and they will bring their talent to the Mountain Festival! The team is led by Loni O'Donley, who offers a clogging class through the Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department. They meet at Silver Creek Recreation Center, 7011 Harris Rd., in Bakersfield each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ages, from 7 years on up, are welcome. If you think you would like to learn this energetic dance form, come to the beginner class. A...
"It's all about raising awareness, helping others and making the world a better place." During the mid-2000s in Tehachapi, father and son duo Robin and Caleb Hairston set out to create an all-Native American blues and rock band ... and that's exactly what they did. As a "band of brothers," the Blue Mountain Tribe began creating original songs focused on Native American experiences, and they instantly became a hit. Since its formation, the band has received numerous accolades. The song "Pray for...
Comprised of musicians and pickers from both Kern and Los Angeles County, Lazy Dog Mountain Band is the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication to the traditions of several American Folk music styles. Using those genres as jumping off points, Lazy Dog pushes those sounds forward while also crafting their own unique approach to making music. They will be performing on Aug. 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m....
Tehachapi Mountain Dog Fanciers is a local hobby club supporting the Tehachapi area since 1995 with classes, public education, KCSO K-9 fundraising and legislative advocacy. For two decades, it has sponsored the Tehachapi Mountain Festival® Pet Parade, which takes place the weekend before the big event. During the Pet Parade at the Tehachapi Rodeo Grounds, we begin with a march around the lot to patriotic music. We have competitions, such as best trick, best tail-wagger, tallest pet and...
The City of Tehachapi and Westlane Brewing are excited to present the 2024 Green Street Get Down on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and lawn chairs to enjoy live performances by Yachty by Nature and Joe Peters. Admission to the concert is free! Local breweries will be serving their craft beer and Tehachapi Vineyard Church will be providing free water and refreshments. Yachty by Nature will "take you on a sunset cruise to the guilty pleasures of '70s and '80s...
Are you a senior and would like a place to find support and interact with others? Do you have an aging parent or adult child who might benefit from a safe place to interact with others, work on skills and be engaged? Do you have medical complications and want more careful daily monitoring? Come visit the Tehachapi Adult Day Healthcare Center (ADHC) to see if this unique program is right for your family. The National Institutes of Aging list healthy eating, exercise, stress management, visits...
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of community spirit as the 61st annual Tehachapi Mountain Festival returns on Aug. 17 and 18. This beloved event, which has long been a celebration of summer since the inception of the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce, is set to draw thousands of attendees for a weekend packed with entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more. We're thrilled to host the 61st Tehachapi Mountain Festival, celebrating our community's heritage and showcasing all the things...
Tehachapi ADHC, Tehachapi’s only Adult Day Health Care, is a place to gather and socialize, make new friends and enjoy old ones. The center provides breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and lunch at 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During mealtime, everyone gathers and enjoys their hot meals in the company of others. In addition to socialization, participants engage in crafts, board games, puzzles, pool, air hockey, ping pong, basketball, daily chair exercises and weekly movie days. The center’s act...
Hey T-Town. Thank you to those of you that have reached and gave me positive feedback. Much appreciated! So, enough about me. I now want to get into a little history of Tehachapi's local music scene. And what I'm talking about, specifically, is Rock & Roll, cover band, bar band stuff. I am no aficionado on Folk, Classical, etc. I reached out to my old friends Dave Bouldin and Dennis Collins and had a wonderful chat with both! Dave is a singer/guitarist and Dennis ran sound for many bands. Dave...
The City of Tehachapi is proud to host the All-American 4th of July Festival, presented by Kaiser Permanente and WM on Thursday, July 4. Community members are invited to attend this family-friendly festival with vendors, food, games, live music and more. The main festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Philip Marx Central Park, as well as related activities happening all throughout the day and all around town. The day kicks off with the Ed Grimes Memorial Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m....
