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Annual Obon Festival draws hundreds in Santa Maria Sunday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (52+ words) Santa Maria Times The Santa Maria Valley annual Obon Festival returned to the Veterans Memorial Building Sunday, where the Guadalupe Buddhist Church honored ancestors and tradition. Music, raffle prizes, food and merchandise vendors along with traditional dancing were part of…...
Santa Maria Elks Lodge holds Christmas in July craft show Saturday | Photos
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) Last weekend, the Santa Maria Elks Lodge held its annual Christmas in July craft fair hosting vendors selling a variety of handmade goods and holiday home decor. Community members browse wares displayed at various booths on Saturday during the Christmas…...
Old Santa Ynez Days draws entertains with parade, rodeo, street faire
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) The Valley marked the return of Old Santa Ynez Days last weekend with four days of community events, opening with a lively courtyard celebration and closing with two afternoons of professional rodeo. The festivities kicked off Thursday at the Santa…...
Old Santa Ynez Day and rodeo return June 20-21
3+ mon, 9+ hour ago (304+ words) Horseback riders in the 2017 Old Santa Ynez Day parade recalled the Valley's ranching heritage. The annual parade and sanctioned rodeo kick off June 20-21. The 144th annual Old Santa Ynez Day celebration and Old Santa Ynez Day Rodeo will return June 20-21, bringing…...
Annual Elks Rodeo Parade takes over Broadway Saturday morning in Santa Maria | Photos
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (122+ words) The Santa Maria Elks held its 83rd Rodeo Parade Saturday morning with over 100 participant groups including local marching bands, dance groups, community organizations and car clubs making their way down Broadway. The Santa Maria High School marching band performs during the…...
More than a Rodeo Podcast Series | Watch, or listen, to the first three episodes now | Lifestyles | santamariatimes.com
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (503+ words) Episode three in our “More than a Rodeo” podcast series will take a look at one of the most exciting events at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo - the Xtreme Bull performance. The special night returns to Santa Maria for the…...
Three-time champion rodeo announcer back in the saddle in Santa Maria
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (733+ words) Anthony Lucia in 2022 as part of the Elks Rodeo announcing team. The elders describe him as "a great young talent." Anthony Lucia is taking the lead announcer’s role as the 83rd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo begins its five-day run on…...