April 18–19, 2026
Step into the Old West at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, a two-day event filled with live entertainment, history, and hands-on activities.
Explore living history camps featuring blacksmiths, chuck wagons, and cattle camp demonstrations that bring frontier life to life. Wander through historic buildings, watch restoration efforts, and enjoy bluegrass music at the SCV History Center.
Families can take part in interactive experiences like candle making, gold panning, leather stamping, and wool spinning at Pioneer Corner, or visit The Barnyard to meet farm animals up close. The festival also features games like lassoing, mechanical bull riding, ax throwing, and Gold Rush challenges.
Enjoy line dancing at the Horseshoe Honky Tonk, live music across multiple stages, Western shopping, and a variety of food vendors serving classic cowboy fare.
Highlights include:
- Living history camps
- Pioneer Corner activities
- The Barnyard animals
- Gold Rush games
- Horseshoe Honky Tonk
- Live music stages
- Western vendors & crafts
Admission is free.
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Before You Go: Visit the City of Santa Clarita’s website for schedules and event updates. This event is organized by the City of Santa Clarita. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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