Old Town Temecula Western Days

– Temecula's western roots are revisited during Western Days, May 19 and 20 with old west skits, high noon shootouts, western music, a chili cookoff, trick roper and an old time banjo man.

Old Town Temecula's Gun Fighters will host the old west skits and gunfights both days at 4th and Old Town Front Street.   At high noon both days the Temecula Gunfighters treat the crowd to a comical bank robbery featuring dozens of bad guys in a final shoot out with the sheriff and his posse.

Live western music adds to the old west flair.  Captain Billy from Theater-16 will roam about town with his 5-string Banjo plunky plunking away, teaching folks about the 5-string Banjo and entertaining visitors all weekend. Sunday features the Judy Taylor Trio from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30  p.m.  Judy Taylor and her trio are known for offering more than a great mix of western and cowboy tunes. Taylor is a yodeler and trick-roper. While she yodels a cowboy favorite, she also demonstrates her trick rope style.

Sunday's Chili Cookoff is an ICS regional qualifier plus People's Choice event. Tastings are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until all chili is gone. Awards are at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Old Town Temecula features over 100 antique stores, boutiques, and curio shops in a charming Old West setting.   Arrive early Saturday to take in the Farmer's Market held at Sixth and Front Street. The Market is open until noon.

Several fine restaurants offer a variety dining. To visit Old Town Temecula take the 15 Freeway to Rancho California Road or Highway 79 south and follow the signs leading to Old Town Front Street. Public parking is free. For more information call (951) 678-1456 or visit the website at www.temeculaevents.org.

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