Cowboy Festival Ticket Information

One Day Pass Adult - $20
One Day Pass Child (12 and under) - $10
Children under 3 – Free

Two Day Pass Adult - $30
Two Day Pass Child (12 and under) - $15
Children under 3 – Free

Friends of the Festival - $150
The Friends of the Festival ticket assures the buyer of preferred seating in the first five rows of the Melody Ranch Theater for all shows as well as VIP Shuttle service to and from Melody Ranch and all weekend access to the VIP Bunkhouse at the Ranch.

Free parking for all at the Cowboy Festival Shuttle Site located at 13th and Railroad Ave.

You may purchase tickets for any of these events on our online ticketing page or by calling (661) 250-3735

Schedule of Events

View the festival stage schedule

Saturday, April 14

NEW! Q&A with Joel Cox, Oscar Winning Editor of The Unforgiven
Hasley Hall Theatre, College of the Canyons - 7:00 p.m.
$25 includes wine reception

Join Joel Cox, 2012 Walk of Western Stars honoree and editor of western classics The Outlaw Josey Wales, Pale Rider, and The Wild Bunch, for an inter-active discussion of his career in the film industry working with Clint Eastwood and Sam Peckinpah. A wine reception will precede the event, and proceeds will benefit The Cinema Program and the International Film Festival at College of the Canyons.

Thursday, April 19

SCV Film Tour
Departure from William S. Hart Park
2 PM to 5:30 PM
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Join Local historian E. J. Stephens for a bus tour of the Santa Clarita Valley and visit locations where dozens of famous movies were filmed complete with photos of the productions and revealing stories of the area's movie history.

Cowboy Couture
Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St. in Old Town Newhall
7:00 PM
Tickets: $25 and $35

Back by popular demand! Cowboy couture will launch the 2012 Cowboy Festival with Western designer fashions, vintage cowboy apparel, models and a wine reception. Shop for the latest Western wear before and after the show for a great opportunity to outfit yourself for the Cowboy Festival.
For Tickets call: 661-288-0000 or go to www.repeastplayhouse.org

Senses – Wild, Wild, West (FREE Admission!)
Old Town Newhall on Main St.
7 PM to 11PM

Join us for a party on Main Street filled with Music, Dancing, Food Trucks, Western vendors, and the unveiling of two new Stars in Old Town Newhall. The plaques for the new inductees into the Walk of Western Stars will be unveiled at 7:30 p.m. on the West side of Main Street. The inductees are Glenn Ford, posthumously, and Joel Cox. Glenn Ford's movie career spanned seven decades starring in such western classics as The Fastest Gun Alive, 3:10 to Yuma, and Cimarron. Joel Cox is an Academy Award winning editor for the film Unforgiven, and has edited notable western films such as The Wild Bunch, Pale Rider, and The Outlaw Josey Wales. Mr. Cox will be present for the unveiling, and Mr. Ford will be represented by his son, Peter.
www.sensesonmain.com

Friday, April 20

Californio Fiesta De Rancho Camulos with Don Edwards
11:00 a.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Award winning Don Edwards' concert at Don Ygnacio del Valle's estancia highlights your afternoon at Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark, the site that inspired the novel "Ramona" where the history, myth, and romance of old California still linger. Enjoy a Southwest Vaquero buffet, music, and costumed docent-led tours as you step back in time in the Heritage Valley. All proceeds benefit the non profit museum's mission of historical preservation and education.
www.ranchocamulos.org

Glenn Ford – His life and Movies with Peter Ford
Repertory East Playhouse 24266 Main St. in Old Town Newhall
3:00 p.m. Tickets: $15

Join Peter Ford, son of legendary actor Glenn Ford for a viewing of Glenn's movie,
"The Rounders" and a discussion afterwards of his father's life and movie career.

An Evening of Music with Dave Stamey
William S. Hart Mansion: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Named Entertainer of the Year three times by the Western Music Association, Dave Stamey is one of the best Western songwriters alive today. A real cowboy's cowboy, he is back to perform his International award winning Western music in a unique, up close and personal concert. Tour Cowboy Star Bill hart's historic residence and then relax in his living room among his Remington's and Russell's as Dave takes you on a special memory filled musical journey. Hear the West the way it should be sung.
www.friendsofhartpark.org

Melody Ranch Movie Night
Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio
6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $60

Enjoy an intimate western style dinner under the stars and exclusive shopping on Melody Ranch's Main Street and experience a once in a lifetime viewing of the classic film 3:10 to Yuma on Melody Ranch street. Legendary actor, Glenn Ford, will be inducted into the Walk of Western Stars. Seating is limited and only ticket holders will be admitted to Melody Ranch.

Saturday April 21 & Sunday April 22 COWBOY FESTIVAL at
Melody Ranch ™ Motion Picture Studio

Behind the Scenes Tour of Melody Ranch
Melody Ranch: 8:30 a.m. Saturday or Sunday
Tickets: SOLD OUT

Take a walking tour of Melody Ranch with local historian E. J. Stephens and his wife Kim. Hear tales of building the Ranch, learn about the Ranch's film history, and visit Melody Ranch Motion Picture Museum. Please remember: This is a walking tour that covers a wide area of Melody Ranch. Limited to 60 participants. Includes daily admission to the Festival.

Street shows, Living History, Art, Gear, & Dry Goods & the Gold Rush Food Court
Melody Ranch: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Included in General Admission

Shop Main Street Melody Ranch and Mercantile Row for quality Western merchandise, enjoy Living History performers or stroll over to the Gold Rush Food Court by the Melody Ranch Stage and order some food from one or more of our many food vendors. Enjoy performances up and down Main Street and visit The Buffalo Soldiers at their encampment or our Festival Blacksmiths.

Children's Activities
Free all day activities for the kids! 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Visit the Pioneer Living exhibit and pan for gold, spin wool, and re-live the old days like children of the early West!! Stop by Biskit Saddle Arts and learn about leatherworking or let your children hear authors as they read form their award winning children's books during Buckaroo Story Time. Step into the Buckaroo Book Shop and browse book titles for the whole family. Whether your passion is Western film, the real West, Western fiction or shopping for great Western toys like trick ropes, plush ponies or puzzles and games---- We've got it!

Melody Ranch ™ Motion Picture Museum
Melody Ranch: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Admission: Free

Visit this one-of-a-kind museum on the grounds of Melody Ranch and enjoy a walk through the history of filmmaking at the Ranch.

Medicine Show Stage
Melody Ranch: 11 AM, 12:45 PM and 4:15 PM
Included in General Admission

Enjoy the Medicine Show Revue featuring Saloon Piano, Magical Prestidigitation, Gun Spinning and Old Time Banjo with Professor Dave Bourne, Pop Haydn, Joey Dillon and John Reynolds respectively. The 2:30 show both days features Main Stage performers, Dave Stamey and R. W. Hampton

California Music Stage
Melody Ranch: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Included in General Admission

Ongoing shows featuring Western Music, Cowboy Poetry and Storytelling by the best performers in the business.

Heritage Stage
Melody Ranch: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Included in General Admission

Take in the history and culture of the American West with Native American, Hispanic, and Old West music and dance.

Melody Ranch Stage
Melody Ranch: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Included in General Admission

Melody Ranch Stage shows will feature nationally known Western musicians and poets. Seating is first come first serve except for "Friends of the Festival" Patrons.

More Saturday Events – April 21

Tribute to Patsy Cline – Marie Wise Hawkins
Heritage Junction: 5:00 PM Dinner and Show.
Tickets: $35

The program will be a Tribute to Patsy Cline starring Marie Wise-Hawkins and the Bodacious Bobcats. A buffet dinner will be served. Marie is returning to the stage after her highly acclaimed run as Patsy Cline in the stage production of “Always, Patsy Cline” at The Canyon Theatre Guild.

Cowboy Cabaret
Repertory East Playhouse, Repertory 24266 Main St. in Old Town Newhall
8:00 PM
Tickets: SOLD OUT

This is a show you won't want to miss! Spend an evening of unbridled musical fun with The Quebe sisters Band and Cow Bop as they jam the night away. This small, intimate theater will put you up close and personal with the best Western Swing musicians in the country. (No Host Bar)

Evening at Hart Mansion – R. W. Hampton
William S. Hart Mansion: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $80

With 13 albums, 2 Wrangler Awards, 3 #1 records in Europe and the Western Music Association's newest Hall of Fame inductee, R. W. Hampton returns to the historic William S. Hart Mansion for a rare, intimate, acoustic concert. Sit in William Hart's western memorabilia living room and enjoy the passion of Cowboy music at its best, by the best, in the best setting in the west. www.friendsofhartpark.org

Old Town Hoedown (NEW!)
Old Town Newhall on Main St.
6:00 to 11:00 PM
Tickets: $40

Join the Old Town Newhall Association for a fantastic Dinner and Dance in Old Town Newhall featuring Cody Bryant of The Riders of the Purple Sage. Ticket price includes dinner, dance and one drink ticket.