Welcome to the official Valley Center Western Days website – As part of the annual Valley Center Western Days community-wide celebration, we invite you to enjoy this family-friendly experience. The community of Valley Center welcomes you to our family-fun community event.
Established in 1950, Valley Center Western Days is the largest and oldest annual event celebrating Valley Center’s western heritage.
On Monday, January 19, 2026, the board of directors of the non-profit California Corp Valley Center Western Days, Inc. unanimously voted to dissolve the management organization. The remaining funds from the Valley Center Western Days account was donated to a separate group, the Valley Center Business Association.
To keep our community tradition going, the Valley Center Business Association has agreed to organize the 2026 Western Days Parade on Saturday, May 23 during Memorial Day weekend. Other events during the weekend include the Stampede Rodeo and Festival at Star Valley Park. Additionally, the 4H Pancake Breakfast and 5k Fun Run will both take place before the parade.
The Guns & Hoses Chili cook-off and Car Show will take place later in the year.
Registration will be available soon. Please check back!
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