Ye-Ha, it’s that time of year again. It is the 15th annual “Cowboy Festival” coming April 23-27. Ya’ll have some time to work this into your schedule.

If you are wondering what the festival is all about well let me tell you there is a lot to choose from. There are several events through out Santa Clarita Valley.

 • Concert at William S. Hart Museum

• Unveiling of a few new stars on the Walk of Western Stars

• A lunch and show at an old California Rancho

• And a themed dinner train.

The main portion of the festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday when you can visit Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio formerly owned by Gene Autry, and currently serves as a real working ranch. In the past Melody Ranch has been the location for thousands of productions, and most recently HBO’s “Deadwood” hung there hat at the Ranch. As you walk through an authentic western movie set, enjoy performances by some of the most respected Cowboy musicians including Don Edwards, Quebe Sisters Band, and Sons of the San Joaquin, to name a few. And all the while you are enjoying the Ranch, you can grub on cowboy cuisine.

The annual Cowboy Festival event is consistently recognized as one of the worlds best, were you go back into time and are able to enjoy the sights, sounds, and cuisine, similar to that of the old west.

If you are from these parts or plan on being here the later part of April, then won’t you plan on attending, I know that I will. You can find me wearing my ten gallon hat, silver spurs, and latigo. ( I need to ask Garth Brooks what the heck “latigo” is anyway)

For more information on the 2008 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, including tickets, event times, prices, venues and more, visit http://www.cowboyfestival.org/or call the Cowboy Festival Ticket hot-line at 661.286.4021.

If you are looking to relocate into or out of the Santa Clarita Valley, I can certainly assist you. My name is Rob Baldwin REALTOR® to the SCV.