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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 Valley Center Western Days on Instagram and Facebook

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