Celebrate Native American Culture at Wild West Fest

Ever wondered what it was like to live in the “wild west?” You can find out this weekend.

The City of Carlsbad is holding a at the on Saturday. Guests can visit the park for a celebration of Native American culture. The day will start with pony rides, face painting and a special performance by Native American dancers and drummers.

More cultural celebrations will follow throughout the day, with things like a native talk story, a war dance, eagle dance, hoop dance, North American courting flute, woman's traditional dance and more.

A trading post will be set up and food and beverages will be for sale. A special salsa contest will also be held in the morning at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 to get a wristband for the salsa and winners will be announced at 1:45 p.m., so get your tastebuds ready! Those interested in entering the salsa competition can fill out the attached form.

Admission to this family-fun event is free, but some activities for the Native American crafts, like the dream catcher and head dress craft, will cost just $5. Join the Wild West Fest at Leo Carrillo Ranch on May 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

For an entry form for the salsa contest go to: carlsbadca.gov/services/departments/parksandrec/Documents/WWF-flyerSalsa-12web.pdf it is due May 16.