The 2008 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival performers (in alphabetical order):
Eli Barsi
Booher Brothers, The
Dave Bourne
Patty Clayton
Cowbop
Don Edwards
Belinda Gail and Curly Musgrave
Lon Hannah and Friends
Whit Haydn
Joe Herrington
Hot Club of Cowtown
Michael Hurwitz
John Hustead
Gordy Ohliger
Carin Mari & Pony Express
Benny Martinez
Larry Maurice
Gary McMahan
Messick Family, The
Waddie Mitchell
John Moore
Quebe Sisters Band, The
Dave Rainwater
Pat Richardson
Gary Robertson
J.D. Seibert
Sky Shivers
Sons and Brothers, The
Sons of the San Joaquin
Michael Tcherkassky
Dave Thornbury
Jim Townsley
Diane Tribitt
Check out these related Signal stories:
-- Walk of Western Stars to induct Carradine, Saxon, Lilley (News, April 9, 2008)
-- Down on Main Street at Melody Ranch ("A Closer Look," April 20, 2008)
-- Mamas, let your babies grow up to be cowboys (Cover Story, Escape, April 18, 2008)
-- Quebe Sisters grace Melody Ranch stage Saturday and Sunday (Feature, Escape, April 25, 2008)
Signal Online Editor
speeples@the-signal.com
661-259-1234 x521
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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