Top Riders Arrive for the Old Santa Ynez Days Parade and Rodeo

Old Santa Ynez Days, Rodeo to Kick Up Dust This Weekend

Old Santa Ynez Days and its annual rodeo will return this weekend. This year marks the 144th anniversary of Santa Ynez, and Saturday and Sunday’s events will honor the city’s Western culture and traditions. Old Santa Ynez Days will feature a parade with live country music, food and beverages, a pie-baking contest, local artisan booths, kid-friendly activities, carriage rides and more. The parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday with carriages, sta…

Top Riders Arrive for the Old Santa Ynez Days Parade and Rodeo

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) - The rich traditions of the Santa Ynez Valley will be highlighted this weekend with multiple events, including a parade Saturday morning and a major rodeo event. The Old Santa Ynez Days 7th annual rodeo will be held off Highway 246 on the Chumash San Carlos Property. It is put on by the Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage Foundation. The event will feature some of the best riders in the country with one of the top prize…