Tehachapi Tourism Commission

04/01/2025

Want to learn more about the tourism industry? Interested in expanding your marketing knowledge while supporting a local non-profit? Join our team of dedicated volunteers! The Tehachapi Tourism Commission is searching for an intern to assist in our on-going mission to support our local tourism industry. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about tourism and marketing from local industry leaders while helping us grow Tehachapi's tourism economy. To apply you can either scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/JLwVzjoAz5gULAng6.

01/24/2025

Mark your calendars for Feb 15th, 2025 for Tehachapi’s Valentine’s Wine Walk. Start the long weekend off with a romantic afternoon in beautiful downtown Tehachapi, tasting award-winning wines from all of Tehachapi’s vineyards. That’s right, at the Wine Walk, you’ll be able to taste wines from every vineyard in the area all in one place, including Tehachapi Wine and Cattle Company, Dorner Family Vineyard, Tehachapi Winery, Triassic Vineyards, Rancho de los Viajeros Vineyard, Stray Leaves Vineyard and Tasting Room, and Hochland Wines. We’ll also see wines from La Bodega de Castillo. Start the afternoon at one of the two designated check-in stations in Historic Downtown Tehachapi, where you will receive a complimentary tote bag, tasting glass, 10-15 tasting tickets, handcrafted confections from local chocolatiers, and a map of the walk. As you take your time tasting various wines throughout the downtown area, you’ll find live music, activities, giveaways, savory bites and much more. Don’t miss out on the perfect way to celebrate the love of your life.

12/05/2024

The City of Tehachapi is launching the Reindeer Rush Scavenger Hunt on Friday, November 29, 2024. This festive event encourages residents and visitors to explore Tehachapi’s shops and attractions during the holiday season.

The Shop Small Passport can be picked up at any of the following locations:

• City Hall (115 S. Robinson St.)

• Kern County Library, Tehachapi Branch (212 S. Green St.)

• Tehachapi Depot Museum (101 W. Tehachapi Blvd.)

• Tehachapi Visitors Center (200 W. Tehachapi Blvd.)

For a full list of rules and a map of participating businesses, visit:

https://liveuptehachapi.com/518/Reindeer-Rush-Scavenger-Hunt. 

Starting November 29, participating businesses will display a hidden reindeer figurine somewhere in their stores. Scavenger hunters will receive a list of participating businesses and search for the reindeer at each location. Once a reindeer is found, hunters can get their Shop Small Passport stamped by the business.

Participants who collect at least five stamps can redeem their passport at City Hall to be entered into a raffle for gift baskets containing gift cards and merchandise from participating businesses. Each set of five stamps collected earns an additional raffle entry. The scavenger hunt ends on Monday, December 23, 2024. Raffle winners will be announced on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

12/02/2024

Are you ready for Tehachapi’s annual Christmas parade?!
This family friendly event is a must!
Make sure you grab your spot in time - the parade starts promptly at 530pm.

Don’t forget to follow the parade to the depot for the Christmas tree lighting with Santa!🎅

Want to learn more? Visit: www.visittehachapi.com

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11/25/2024

Tehachapi’s local artist Jill Davies created a wonderful coloring book that is now available at the Visitor Center!
Bring the kids with you to color as you learn about Tehachapi or plan your visit with one of our knowledgeable docents!

11/19/2024

Who’s ready for the parade?!

The Christmas parade is right around the corner and we are getting really excited for this year! The deadline to enter the parade is Nov 25th, so please turn in applications this week! You can email [email protected] for an application or you can pick them up at the office (209 E Tehachapi Blvd). This year, we will enjoy a new route that will bring the floats by the beautiful Train Depot Museum on Tehachapi Blvd. The parade will begin at Pauley and F St. It will turn left on Robinson and left again on Tehachapi Blvd and will end near the Train Depot Museum, where Grand Marshal Santa Clause will light the Christmas Tree. This event truly kicks off the holiday season here in Tehachapi. Don't miss it!

11/04/2024

10/30/2024

Not sure where to take the kids trick-or-treating tomorrow?
Come downtown and trick-or-treat local businesses!
Fun, safe and full of treats!

It’s here! The official map for the Downtown Tehachapi Treat Trail has arrived!
Trick or treat safely from businesses to business on Halloween night from 4:30-7 in downtown Tehachapi. All ages are welcome, just dress up! 🤠

Please remember this is all volunteer work and we’d like to thank each and every business for coming together to make this an amazing event for our community year after year.

A huge thank you to Auntie Em's Antiques VFW post 5948, Tehachapi Visitor Center RE/MAX Tehachapi, Inc. Go2Girlz Antique Boutique Go2Girlz.org Wild Roots Style Co. 4seasons.cafe Sheridan's Boutique Home Consignment Kelcy's Tvaa Galleryngifts The Semerenko Team Tehachapi Hitching Post Theater KCL - Tehachapi Branch Library Petra Mediterranean Restaurant Law Office of Phillip H. Darling American Pacific Mortgage Tehachapi Arts Center Primos Tehachapi Fiddlers Crossing Joyful Life Hypnotherapy Greater Tehachapi Chamber of CommerceCity of Tehachapi, CA Government Darlene's REAL SWELL TOYS Moses Master Carpet Tehachapi Amateur Radio Association - TARA and many more that aren’t able to be tagged!

If you come down, make sure to thank all the businesses for participating. This is 100% a volunteer event so all tricks and treats provided come directly out of our local mom and pop’s pockets.

We’re still asking for donations of candy that will be spread throughout the businesses. Most of these businesses are spending $200+ on candy for the night. If you are able to help, even one bag goes a long way.

We can’t wait to see all of your costumes. See you Thursday for Halloween! 🎃

10/10/2024

Who’s ready for the Apple Festival this weekend?!
We caught a special siting of Tehachapi’s Apple as the town preps for this weekends festivities!
Come to the visitor center Friday and learn more!

10/01/2024

Have you visited Tehachapi and wondered what these odd looking benches are? These benches are a tribute to Tehachapi wind energy and made from recycled turbine blades. They were manufactured by a company called Canvus and donated to the City of Tehachapi thanks to a contribution from a local renewable energy company. You can find them at the American Legion on F Street, the Visitors Center, TPD pickleball courts and a few more locations coming soon. Scan the QR on the benches for the unique story about each bench’s origin.

09/26/2024

A local volunteer touches up a historic mural.

Did you know that Tehachapi is a historic mural art destination?!

Visit: www.visittehachapi.com
And learn all about our local murals or visit the Tehachapi Visitor Center to get a walking route of them!

08/05/2024

Another great event happening in Tehachapi!

Plan your stay: www.visittehachapi.com

05/25/2024

Welcome PCT Hikers! Tehachapi loves to see hikers in town and there are a lot of resources! From many devoted trail angels to restaurants that offer free drinks and snacks, this town loves being on the PCT. Stop by the Visitor Center (200 W Tehachapi Blvd) for free WiFi, a cold drink, a chance to relax and regroup, call a trail angel and more.

04/26/2024

Have you seen this swanky new bench outside the Visitor Center? It's a Canvas bench, made from recycled wind turbines and it's surprisingly comfortable. Come have a seat while the kids play on the playground at Freedom Plaza or while you plan your Tehachapi adventure.

The Visitor Center is operated by volunteers. It is open Thurs-Sun from 11am-3pm. Come over and say hi to our friendly docents and learn about Tehachapi!
www.visittehachapi.com