Vaquero Show & Sale Weekend
Santa Ynez Historical Museum
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Fri, Nov 11 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat, Nov 12 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun, Nov 13 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
3596 Sagunto Street
Venue (website)
Santa Ynez Historical Museum
The 38th annual Vaquero Show weekend, our most popular event of the year, is on the near horizon! We hope you will join us at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum for one of the few such gatherings of artisans dedicated to traditional Vaquero style craftsmanship.
Preview Sale, Gala Dinner & Live Auction
Friday, November 11th.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Honoring the notable Paul McEnroe, our Vaquero of the year, the Gala Dinner and live auction is one not to be missed! Guests will have the first opportunity to view and purchase auction items showcased in the Carriage House while enjoying a selection of locally inspired appetizers. As dusk approaches, dinner will be served in the courtyard, catered by Testa Catering, paired with local wine and accompanied by music before the action begins with the live auction!
Fine Western Items & Collectibles Sale
Saturday November 12th, 10 am -5 pm
Sunday November 13th, 10 am -3 pm
This is the place to obtain amazing items, including bits, spurs, saddles, braided rawhide, silver ornaments, fine art, Vaquero memorabilia, and even…wagons! Enjoy demonstrations from the winner of the popular show Forged in Fire, Jordan Kempler, and enjoy traditional dancing by Baile de California.
Barn Dance & Pig Roast
Saturday, November 12th 5:30 – 9:00 pm
At the Pork Palace
Put on your best dancing boots and head to the Pork Palace on Highway 101 just south of Buellton for an evening of great music, food, beverages and company. Monty Mills and the Lucky Horseshow Band will get you up on your feet and help burn off those calories from the BBQ!