The Old Santa Ynez Days celebration returns this weekend with a parade and a major rodeo featuring top riders from across the country. The event benefits agricultural programs at Santa Ynez High School and services for children with cancer.
- The seventh annual rodeo takes place on the Chumash San Carlos Property off Highway 246. - It offers one of the top prize packages in California, ranking sixth in the state.
- Proceeds support local school agriculture programs and cancer support initiatives. - The rodeo is organized by the Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage Foundation.
The two-day event runs Saturday and Sunday, celebrating the western way of life in the Santa Ynez Valley.