27th annual Vaquero Show & Sale November 11-13, 2011

The 27th annual Vaquero Show & Sale celebrates the lifestyle and renowned horsemanship of the California Vaquero (cowboy). Vaqueros developed on the expansive cattle ranchos of Central California during the Spanish/Mexican Colonial period and blended classic European horsemanship with the ‘rough and ready' riding style of early California ranchers. The Vaquero developed a distinctive style that is readily recognizable in Vaquero apparel, tack, saddles and other items of the era.

A highlight of the weekend celebration is the gathering of noted artisans and collectors from throughout the western United States displaying and selling hand-tooled leather saddles, braided Vaquero-styled riatas, custom boots, bridles, reins and other Vaquero inspired horse tack as well as quality Western art, apparel, memorabilia and collectibles.

2011 Vaquero Show schedule of events:

Friday, November 11, 2011

4:00-6:30pm Preview Party at the Historical Museum. Cocktails and "horse d'oeuvres" combined with live entertainment and early buying privileges. Preview Party Tickets only online or at the door.

7:00-9:30pm Gala Vaquero Dinner of grilled surf & turf catered by Epicurean Cowboy at the Solvang Veterans Hall. Meet 2011 Honored Vaqueros Bill and Chuck King, long time Valley ranchers. A live auction will be held following the dinner. . Gala Dinner tickets, priced at 5 each, include admission to the Preview Party. Advance ticket purchase required by November 7.

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