Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival - Californio Fiesta De Rancho Camulos

About the Event

The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is Los Angeles County’s premier western music festival. Surrounded by historic charm in the heart of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Entertainment District, the Cowboy Festival is held at William S. Hart Park and offers a unique festival atmosphere with over 15 performances of live music, western swing dancing, vintage vendors and western festivities.

From the days of the gold rush to Western movies, Santa Clarita’s historic sites hold a key place in the history of California. Unlock these moments at the Cowboy Festival for a fascinating glimpse into what life was like in the Old West, with event favorites including hatchet throwing, panning for gold and Dutch oven peach cobbler. Stroll through a western-town environment and browse vintage boots, hats, leather goods, jewelry and western fashion while dining on cowboy grub with all the fixin’s.

Over two days, enjoy a unique blend of cowboy, country, folk and bluegrass music across three stages and entertainment that includes western swing and country line dancing, trick ropers, living history, and activities for all ages!

3 STAGES OF COWBOY, COUNTRY, FOLK AND BLUEGRASS MUSIC

Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

FREE Admission, includes free parking and round-trip shuttle service to and from the event

Ticket: $100

Enjoy delicious BBQ, delightful libations, and an opportunity to mingle with the festival performers.

Tickets for this exclusive experience are available for $100 for the weekend. Admission includes a catered lunch (served from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm), VIP seating at the MANE Stage, and 2024 Cowboy Festival T-shirt. The Cantina will be open for guests with snacks and a drinks from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guests will also enjoy front of the line Shuttle service to and from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival from the shuttle site.

Schedule

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Californio Fiesta De Rancho Camulos

Dave Stamey, award winning Cowboy balladeer, “the Charlie Russell of Western Music,” will host your afternoon Vaquero experience at Don Ygnacio del Valle’s estancia at Rancho Camulos Museum and National Historic Landmark.  One of the best surviving examples of an early Californio Rancho in its original setting, it is the site that inspired the 1884 novel “Ramona” and the filming location for DW Griffith’s 1910 Ramona starring Mary Pickford. Enjoy an authentic Vaquero buffet from local favorite, La Cocina Restaurant, an intimate Cowboy music performance and costumed docent-led tours as you step back in time in Heritage Valley, where the history, myth, and Romance of old California still linger.

All proceeds benefit the non-profit museums historical preservation. *Transportation is NOT provided for this trip, attendees must drive themselves to the location.

Ticket: $50

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Date: April 20 - 21, 2024

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