Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival |
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Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
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| Dates | April |
| Location(s) | Newhall, California |
| Patron(s) | The City of Santa Clarita |
| Website | Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival |
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is a fun event that happens every year in Newhall, California. It takes place at the William S. Hart Park. This festival celebrates the history and culture of the American West.
Every year, thousands of people visit the festival. They come from all over the world! You can enjoy many different activities and shows. There are performances by poets, musicians, and dancers. They share Western, Bluegrass, Americana, and folk traditions. You can also learn about Native American and Mexican American cultures.
The festival lets you experience what life was like for cowboys and cowgirls. You can see how people lived around a chuck wagon. You might even try roping, watch bull riding, or make crafts. There are also games and delicious foods like BBQ and peach cobbler. You can see a real Tipi and learn about plains living. Don't miss tours of the historic Heritage Junction town and its train engine! You might even spot a lasso expert like Dave Thornbury or a gunslinger like Joey Rocketshoes Dillon. The Buffalo Soldiers camp is also there, and you can see Western and Civil War reenactments.
History of the Festival
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival started in 1994. Leaders in the city of Santa Clarita wanted to celebrate their area's rich Western history. They worked hard to create this special event.
The first festivals were held at a place called Melody Ranch. However, due to some movie filming plans, the festival had to move. In 2015, it found a new home at the William S. Hart Park. In 2018, the festival celebrated a big milestone: its 25th anniversary!
