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. The event is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025 and presented by Pala Tribe, with Festival sponsorship by the Rincon Tribe.

CARNIVAL RIDE PRESALE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! $25 / 36 tickets
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Parade Entry Forms Now Available
Vendor Applications: SOLD OUT
Friday/Saturday or Sunday – Tamale Festival
We’re excited to announce our lineup of events for the 75th Anniversary. Watch future issues of the Valley Magazine, Valley Roadrunner newspaper, our social media and this website for more details!
Lineup of events for Western Days 2025
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