The 2018 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is riding into Old Town Newhall Friday, attracting thousands of residents to William S. Hart Park.

The 25th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Heritage Sierra Medical Group, returns to Old Town Newhall this weekend.

Residents are encouraged to be prepared for road closures and plan transportation accordingly from Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22.

The 2018 Cowboy Festival, taking place at the William S. Hart Park Event Area on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the area. Beginning Friday, April 20, Newhall Avenue, from Market Street to 4th Street, will be closed for festival transportation and set up.

Please plan a different route in advance if the closure, which will last from Friday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 22 at 9:00 p.m., conflicts with your personal transportation needs.

Parking for the Cowboy Festival will once again be offered for free in the dirt lot located at the bend of 13th Street and Arch Street in Newhall. Guests will be able to take a free shuttle to and from the parking lot. No parking is available at Hart Park.

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The City greatly appreciates residents’ cooperation, and is working to make the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival a great time for all.

For more information regarding Cowboy Festival events and to purchase tickets to special performances, please visit CowboyFestival.org.

Ed. Note: This above information was provided to KHTS by The City of Santa Clarita.

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