Wild West Fest At Leo Carrillo Ranch

Relive the wild west days of Southern California at the Leo Carrillo Ranch on Saturday, May 19, 2012 as the City of Carlsbad celebrates Native American culture with the Wild West Fest.

This year, Wild West Fest celebrates the Native American culture with demonstrations, crafts, activities, and entertainment. There will be pony rides, a salsa tasting contest, and an Adventure Activity card taking you through Native American themed activities and projects. Bring the entire family out for an exciting afternoon at Leo Carrillo Ranch. Activity cards are required for some activities and can be purchased at the event. . . Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available for an additional cost.

Leo Carrillo Ranch is located at 6200 Flying L.C. Lane in Carlsbad. For complete information click here for the official website or follow the jump.Experience the Wild West in historic Leo Carrillo Ranch

Saturday, May 19, 2012
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying L.C. Lane

Celebrate Native American culture with demonstrations and crafts. Enjoy pony rides, a salsa tasting contest and an adventure activity card taking you through Native American themed activities and projects.

How hot is your salsa?
Enter the salsa-making contest to find out. Event sponsor Chilis will be the judge. You provide the salsa and whatever you need to spruce up your table; we provide the rest (bowls, ladles, chips, cups and napkins).

Admission is free
Some activities require purchase of an activity card.
Food is also available at additional cost.

Schedule of activities

11 a.m. Crafts, pony rides, face painting, trading post, food and beverages for sale
11:30 a.m. Judging for salsa contest
11:30 a.m. Native American Presentation
(War dance, Eagle Dance, Hoop Dance, North American Courting Flute, Woman’s Traditional Dance)
12 p.m. Native Talk Story
12:45 p.m. Native American Presentation
(War dance, Eagle Dance, Hoop Dance, North American Courting Flute, Woman’s Traditional Dance)
1:15 p.m. Native Talk Story
1:45 p.m. Salsa winners announced
2 p.m. Event ends