Valley Center Western Days Festival & Parade

Carnival Rides

Tamale Festival

Music & Dancing

Picnic Areas

Games

Chili Cook-off

Vendors & Food

Beer Garden

Car Show

Farmers Market

& more!

We’re excited to announce our lineup of events for the 75th Anniversary.

Lineup of events for Western Days 2025

The Western Days Festival is located at the Valley Center Community Hall & Park

28246 Lilac Rd.
, Valley Center.

Friday, May 30, 2025

◦ Western Days Festival 
Locals Night!
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Support Local. 
Local Bands & Local Businesses.

◦ Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-off
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
 @ Festival Grounds

◦ Western Days Carnival (rides)
5 p.m. -10 p.m.
 @ Festival Grounds

Saturday, May 31, 2025

◦ Western Days FFA Pancake Breakfast
6 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
29115 Valley Center Rd. 


◦ Valley Center Trails 5k Fun Run
8:30am-9:30am

Along the parade route 


◦ Western Days Parade
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Along Valley Center Rd. Start at Cole Grade Rd. End at Lilac Rd. 


◦ Western Days Car Corral – Car Show
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Festival Grounds


◦ Western Days Festival
11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

◦ Western Days Carnival (rides)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Festival Grounds

Sunday, June 1, 2025

◦ Western Days Tamale Festival
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Festival Grounds

◦ Western Days Carnival (rides)
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
 @ Festival Grounds

Visit: Valley Center Western Days Festival & Parade

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