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Pictured: Black Cowboy Parade and Festival in Oakland, CA

If you’re looking for Cowboy Country, look no further than the State of California for hot spots where cowboys aren’t just seen — they represent the lifestyle of locals who celebrate Western heritage, hard work and rural roots on a daily basis. Beyond the daily routines, even those who live and think “cowboy” take time to kick up some dust with special events.

California Cowboy Celebrations!

These events are subject to change!

WILLITS: Emandal Cowboy Poetry September 28, 2019. Includes an Apple Pie Throwdown.

YERMO: Calico Days  September 28-29. Check out the crazy burro races!

NORCO: Norco Horse Affair October 4-6, 2019. This event is everything EQUINE with a bit of  Western lifestyle in the mix.

OAKLAND: Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival October 5, 2019

OAKDALE: Oakdale Cowboy Museum Dinner October 5.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Living History Days October 5. Meet mountain men…

POWAY: Rendezvous in Poway October 6. Shadow River Regulators and the Apache Canyon Gang along with Mountain Men, Cowboys…

LONE PINE: Lone Pine Film Festival October 10-13.  The rugged rock formations have played a starring role as Hollywood’s Western backdrop for cowboy action thrillers.

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Pioneer Days October 17-20

BUENA PARK: Silverado Days October 18-20. The sheriff officiates this home-spun celebration with kids’ Western themed costume contest and fun for all ages.

ANGELS CAMP: Mark Twain Wild West Fest October 19. Head for Main Street, filled with action-packed excitement!

MOORPARK: Western Weekend October 19-20 at Underwood Family Farms features Billhillyz, Banjo Cowpoke and Western Sidewalk Swindles.

LOOMIS: Annual Cowpoke Fall Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering November 7-10. The Sierra foothills setting makes for a spectacular fall celebration.

DEATH VALLEY:  Death Valley 49ers Encampment November 4-10

OAKDALE: Cowboy Christmas November 29-30