Give Another Yee-Haw For The Cowboy Festival

On Saturday, the City of Santa Clarita hosted its annual Cowboy Festival in Newhall.

On Saturday, the City of Santa Clarita hosted its annual Cowboy Festival filled with activities and Games at William S. Hart Park.

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“It’s such a fun community event to come to every year and the kids always love it,” said Daniele Perry, a mom who brought her two kids.

Attendees had the opportunity to gather with Wishbone McCray and Manflo Jones at the Blacksmith’s as they talked about the tales of the western way of life.

At the cowboy festival, attendees could even witness blacksmithing and purchase a customer horseshoe with their names stamped on it.

Professional roper Dave Thornbury was showing off his roping skills at the Cowboy Festival to thousands of guests as he spun and twisted loops in intricate patterns.

Gilchrist farm also made an appearance at the Festival with its pioneer corner where participants experienced wool spinning, candle making, leather stamping, panning for gold.

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Guests were also able to enjoy riding the mechanical bull, hatchet throwing and archery, and play the Goldrush Games which is a western themed carnival inspired competition.

Bootscoot Bosses Line Dance Crew hosted a line dance where participants were able to learn new line dancing moves at the festival.

For those animal lovers, a stop at the Barnyard is at the top of your list with animal tours and presentations throughout the day.

A new twist of the cowboy festival this year following the success of the city’s “The Big I Do” wedding on Valentine’s Day hosted a  Cowboy Festival Wedding.

Couples with a love for the cowboy way of life were invited to tie the knot embraced in the rustic charm and western ambiance.

First couple to ever get married at the Cowboy Festival / Dani Gallegos

“I think it’s so much better than a courthouse wedding because you have your immediate family if you want but also doesn’t just feel like paperwork,” said Frances Rodriguez-Fenton, the bride.

Before getting married the couple had met on tinder and had dates for five years.

The Cowboy Festival Wedding package included a dedicated thirty-minute time slot for each couple’s special cowboy wedding celebration, along with a marriage license, ceremony, photo session and two VIP passes to the Cowboy Festival.

Additionally, couples received a complimentary shuttle service, VIP seating at the MANE Stage and access to the exclusive VIP Cantina, offering drinks and snacks provided by Lucky Luke Brewing.

Each couple also received two Cowboy Festival T-shirts to commemorate their special day.

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