The 37th Annual Vaquero Gala, Show and Sale, honoring the culture and equine skills of the California vaquero (cowboy), will take place Nov. 12-14 at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House (SYVHM), 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez.

Vaquero Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 14. The shopping experience features noted artisans and collectors from throughout the western United States, as well as local vendors.

Craftspeople will have on display for sale hand-tooled leather saddles, braided Vaquero-styled riatas, bridles, reins, and other Vaquero-inspired horse tack, as well as Western artwork, apparel, jewelry, memorabilia, house decor, and collectibles. 

Saturday and Sunday feature also family-oriented activities such as traditional Vaquero horsemanship demonstrations by Heather Kornemann; and demonstrations of traditional dances that were popular during the days of local Vaquero fiestas performed by Baile de California. Visitors can enjoy lunch available for sale catered by the Elks Lodge.

For more information or sponsorship, contact Teresa Mills, 805-688-7889 ext. 104 or info@santaynezmuseum.org.

For more, visit www.santaynezmuseum.org