Signal Online Editor
speeples@the-signal.com
Posted: April 24, 2008 9:15 p.m.
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival daily admission tickets for either Saturday or Sunday are $10 for children, $20 for adults. The two-day pass for both days is $15 for kids, $30 for adults (the Friends of the Festival package ($150) is sold out.)
The window to order tickets by mail is closed. To purchase tickets by phone, call the city of Santa Clarita's Arts and Events Office at (661) 286-4021. To purchase online, visit http://cowboyfestival.tix.com/.
Seating is first-come, first-served, except in the Friends of the Festival section, which is included with the package.
On Saturday and Sunday, there's no public parking allowed at Melody Ranch, but festival-goers get to park free in the big open field at 13th Street and San Fernando Road and ride to the ranch in air-conditioned shuttle buses. Individual day tickets will be on sale in the lot for people who didn't buy them in advance.
Note: No video cameras or camcorders are allowed at Melody Ranch.
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 26
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Emcee: Larry Maurice
Performers:
10:30 a.m.: Eli Barsi; Gary McMahan
12:30 p.m.: Waddie Mitchell; The Quebe Sisters Band
2:30 p.m.: John Moore Band; Don Edwards
4:30 p.m.: Hot Club of Cowtown; Sons of the San Joaquin
Sunday, April 27
10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Emcee: Larry Maurice
Performers:
10:30 a.m.: Pat Richardson; The Quebe Sisters Band
12:30 p.m.: Cowbop; Waddie Mitchell
2:30 p.m.: The Sons & Brothers; Don Edwards
4:30 p.m.: Belinda Gail & Curly Musgrave; Sons of the San Joaquin
ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY
(free or included in admission)
Celebrity Autographs
(by the California Music stage)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gold Rush Food Court
Street Shows
Art, Gear & Dry Goods Show
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Melody Ranch Motion Picture Museum
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit this one-of-a-kind museum on the grounds of Melody Ranch and walk through the ranch's filmmaking history.
California Music Stage
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ongoing shows featuring western music, cowboy poetry and storytelling by the best performers in the business.
Dodge House Stage
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Great western entertainment in an intimate setting throughout the day.
FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, April 23
Silver Screen Cowboys & More!
Hosted by Jack Lilley & Sons
Repertory East Playhouse, Newhall
7 p.m. ($10)
Thursday, April 24
Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Heritage Junction, Hart Park
6 p.m. ($40)
Friday, April 25
Luncheon & Show with Don Edwards
Rancho Camulos
11 a.m. ($45) SOLD OUT
Western Walk of Stars Unveiling
Main Street, Old Town Newhall
3 p.m. (approx.)
"For a Few Dollars Less"
Family Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Fillmore & Western Railway Company
7 p.m. (6:30 Boarding) ($59/$30)
Tickets: (805) 524-2546
An Evening with The Sons of the San Joaquin
William S. Hart Mansion
7 p.m. ($80) SOLD OUT
Walk of Western Stars Gala Dinner/Award Ceremony
Hyatt Valencia Grand Ballroom
www.walkofwesternstars.com
7 p.m. ($100)
MORE FESTIVAL EVENTS
Saturday, April 26
Behind the Scenes Tour
Melody Ranch
8:30 a.m. ($40) SOLD OUT
Art at Hart (aka The Quick Draw)
William S. Hart Mansion
7 p.m. ($20)
Swing Dance with Hot Club of Cowtown
SCV Senior Center
(KCSN-FM 88.5 FM live b'cast)
7:30 p.m. ($15)
Sunday, April 27
Cowboy Church
Masters College
8 a.m. (Free)
Information: (661) 268-8863
Behind the Scenes Tour
Melody Ranch
8:30 a.m. ($40) SOLD OUT
Visit www.cowboyfestival.org for more details.
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