Schedule

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

April 18-19 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave.

The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival offers something for everyone! Enjoy live entertainment across three stages, featuring a variety of Western music, storytelling, and performances. Explore Sutlers Row, where you’ll find quality Western merchandise, handcrafted goods, and unique treasures. Step back in time with Living History performers and interactive activities for all ages. Savor traditional cowboy grub from a variety of food vendors and local restaurants. Don’t miss the chance to visit The Buffalo Soldiers and watch skilled blacksmiths at work. Whether you’re here for the music, history, shopping, or food, the Cowboy Festival is a one-of-a-kind Western experience you won’t want to miss!

FREE Admission

VIP Cowboy Cantina Weekend Pass

Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Location: The Patio at Hart Hall
$125

Upgrade your Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival experience with exclusive access to the VIP Cowboy Cantina, located on the scenic patio behind Hart Hall.

The Cowboy Cantina is open Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering a relaxing space to refuel and enjoy the festival in comfort.

VIP guests will enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks served daily from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., along with snacks and refreshing libations available throughout the day.

Each VIP Cowboy Cantina pass includes:

• All-day access to the VIP Cowboy Cantina (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• BBQ lunch with drinks (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
• Snacks and beverages throughout the day
• An official Cowboy Festival 2026 t-shirt (pickup at the Merchandise Tent)
• Admission to Dancing Into the Dusk on Saturday, April 18 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Pass required for ages 3 and up.
VIP passes are limited and may sell out.

Line Dance Competition

Put your dancing skills to the test at two high-energy nights of friendly competition and Cowboy Festival fun.

Celebrate 30 years of western music and community in our inaugural Line Dance Competition, featuring Line Dance and Country Swing. Dancers compete for First Place and Runner-Up prizes.

Prelims

• Saturday, April 11 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• Lucky Luke Brewing Santa Clarita
• $10 competitor entry | Free spectators & social dancing

Finals Night

• Friday, April 17 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
• William S. Hart Park
• Free for finalists | $10 general admission (includes social dancing)
• First Place and Runner Up Prizes To Be Announced!

Dance Styles and Categories

Competitors may enter one or both styles.

• Line Dance – Individual competition
• Country Swing

Competition rules and required dance videos are coming soon. Stay tuned and get ready to dance your way to the Finals.

How the Competition Works

• Dancers compete in rounds judged on technique, accuracy, style and flair
• Scores from Prelims determine who advances to the Finals
• Finals feature the top dancers in each category

Who Can Compete

• Open to dancers ages 18 and up
• All experience levels welcome
• Good sportsmanship and respectful behavior required

Dancing into the Dusk

Saturday, April 18
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
$10

Round up your friends and get ready for a night of dancing, games and good vibes at Dancing Into the Dusk, a late-night event at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. Line dance instruction will be available throughout the night, so you can jump in and learn the moves whenever you’re ready. Hit the dance floor and stomp along to a DJ spinning crowd favorites for country swing, two-step and line dancing. Lucky Luke Brewing will be serving beer, wine, and seltzers, and food trucks will be on site so you can grab a bite, recharge and head back to the dance floor.

Californio Fiesta De Rancho Camulos

Friday, April 17
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rancho Camulos Museum, 5164 E Telegraph Rd, Piru, CA 93040
$20

Enjoy an afternoon of history, film and music at the Rancho Camulos Museum and National Historic Landmark, one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho in its original rural setting.

This special off-site experience includes a screening of Ghosts of California, the latest historical documentary by Katie Ryan, a live Western music performance by the Placerita Canyon Singers, and a docent-led tour of the ranch’s historic buildings and grounds.

Rancho Camulos was one of the settings for the 1884 novel Ramona and the filming location for Mary Pickford’s 1910 film Ramona, the first movie filmed in the Santa Clara River Valley. This event offers a rare opportunity to experience a landmark where California history, literature and early cinema come together.

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit museum’s historical preservation efforts.

Important Information:

• Transportation is not provided; attendees must drive themselves
• Light Refreshments available for purchase
• If the event is sold out, join the waitlist by calling (661) 250-3787
• Online ticket sales end Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m.
• For tickets after online sales close, contact the Museum at (805) 521-1501

Friday, April 17
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Newhall Family Theatre, 24607 Walnut Street, Santa Clarita
Adults: $10
Children (ages 12 and under): $5

Gather the family for a special evening of music and storytelling at the third annual Cowboy Family Night, presented by Raising the Curtain Foundation.

Hear campfire stories from award-winning cowboy poet, storyteller, and festival favorite Joe Herrington. Enjoy original Western tunes that transport you to the prairie from singer-songwriter Joni Harms, and experience the realities of working a ranch through the music of Doug Figgs. His music ranges from hard-driving Western songs with a touch of Southern rock to beautiful ballads.

The evening is filled with Western lore, stories of the highs and lows of running a ranch, reflections on the magic of twilight on the horizon, and wholesome, family-friendly entertainment. The night concludes with the ever-popular singalong and fun for the whole family.

You won’t want to miss this night of jangling spurs, cowboy comedy, beautiful ballads, and tales from prairie campfires.