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25th Annual Cowboy Festival Lassoes Santa Clarita Residents For Wild Western Fun

Herds of cowboys and cowgirls came out to William S. Hart Park in Newhall to get a shot of ol’ wild western spirit at the 25th Annual Cowboy Festival.


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For four days, the park was alive with dancers, singers, and soldiers loaded with entertainment for the whole family.

Horseshoe making, cowboy music, reenactment actors, native american dancers were all there to put on shows and displays for crowds to marvel at.

Local country music star Savannah Burrows struck a chord when she hit center stage for a special 2018 Cowboy Festival performance at the Cowboy Festival on Saturday.

The Main theater in Newhall hosted a concert for country music fans to experience a live performance by Savannah Burrows and her country western band.

The concert was just one of the many performances showcased for the 25th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, which provides a interactive entertainment every year for the community.

Trick roper David Thornbury has been a staple for years at the Cowboy Fest, roping folks in with his western charm

“I grew up in a rodeo family as a trick rider and a trick roper, I’ve been here for many years,” said Thornbury. “They called me out to do some trick roping, and they haven’t let me go.”

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Every inch of the park was brimming with interactive activities for all ages to enjoy.

Bill Schonhorst, Chuck Wagon demonstrator, caravanned out to the event to give a taste of western cooking on the trail.

“We have a chuck wagon used to support the cattle drive crew on the cattle drives,’ said Schonhorst. “It carries all the provisions for the cowboys on the cattle drive, plus all the bedrolls.”

Civil war reenactment performers gave Santa Clarita Valley a realistic peek at a piece of American history.

The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival had interactive activities and entertainment for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

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Shoppers had an opportunity to walk through a stretch of booths chock-full of western memorabilia to take home with them.

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