upcoming events
Check out our upcoming events designed to bring the community together, support local businesses, and celebrate everything that makes our downtown unique.
REDOITT DOG PARADE
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Downtown Main St.
Porterville, CA 93257
Join us for the 2026 ReDOiTT Block Party Dog Parade and show off your four-legged friend during the ReDOiTT Block Party!
Registration includes your entry into the parade and the opportunity to compete for fun awards.
Registration Requirements
To participate, you must:
- Complete your registration and payment through Square.
- Submit your dog's current vaccination records.
- Complete the required Liability Waiver.
After completing your registration, immediately complete the required Vaccination & Waiver Form: bit.ly/dog-parade-vax
Important Deadlines
- Registration and all required documents are due by Saturday, September 19, 2026.
- Registrations that remain incomplete after this deadline may be canceled.
- No refunds will be issued after September 19, 2026, unless the event is canceled by the organizers.
Event Rules
- One (1) dog per household.
- Dogs must be current on all required vaccinations.
- Dogs must remain leashed or be carried at all times.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
- Aggressive or disruptive dogs may be removed from the event for the safety of participants and spectators.
Questions? Contact us at redoittporterville@gmail.com.
SALSA & CHIPS CONTEST
DATE: May 2, 2026
TIME: After Cinco de Mayo Parade
LOCATION: Downtown Main St.
Porterville, CA 93257
Get ready to spice things up after the Cinco de Mayo Parade! 🌶️
Join us for our Salsa & Chips Contest, where participating businesses will be located inside Main Street storefronts, giving you the perfect chance to explore downtown while tasting a variety of unique flavors.
Patrons can stroll from location to location, enjoy chips and salsa samples, and vote for their favorite salsa. Come hungry and ready to discover your new favorite!
Bring your friends, support local businesses, and help crown the Best Salsa in Town. 🌮🥑
(More details on participating locations and voting will be available soon.)
Revitalize Downtown Taskforce
ReDoiTT is a committee dedicated to revitalizing Downtown Porterville by fostering community engagement, supporting and mentoring local businesses, and creating a vibrant, thriving hub for residents and visitors alike. Through innovative events, strategic partnerships, and targeted initiatives, we aim to address challenges such as vacancies, homelessness, and apathy, while attracting new businesses and opportunities to our historic downtown. Together, we strive to transform Downtown Porterville into a dynamic destination where history, culture, commerce, and community come alive.
