Buena Park’s Silverado Days

The 70th Annual Silverado Days returns to Buena Park Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026. Presented by the Buena Park Noon Lions Club, the three-day community festival draws approximately 40,000 visitors for carnival rides and games, live entertainment, contests, an international food court, marketplace vendors and the Sunday car show. Proceeds support local charities, schools, parks, city projects and community programs, with more than $1.4 million in grants awarded since 1972.

Silverado Days

Website: SilveradoDays.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silveradodaysfair/
Location: William Peak Park
Address: 7225 El Dorado Dr, Buena Park, CA 90621

Festival Hours
Friday, October 16 – 3 PM-Midnight
Saturday, October 17 – 10 AM-Midnight
Sunday, October 18 – 8 AM-10 PM
Carnival Start Times
Friday, October 16 – 5 PM
Saturday, October 17 – 2 PM
Sunday, October 18 – 1 PM

Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Carnival rides, food and marketplace purchases cost extra.
Purchase Carnival Tickets Online and check the current ticket and wristband options.

Proceeds from Silverado Days are given back to the community in grants for schools, city projects, parks and many other service projects.

2026 Silverado Days Schedule & Activities

For the complete and most current lineup, see the official Silverado Days Schedule. Event times and programming can change.

Friday Highlights

• Carnival rides – 5 PM
• Hi Tops – 5:15 PM
• Miss Silverado Scholarship Program – 6 PM
• Mariachi Mexico Lindo LA – 7:30 PM
• Bike Drawing – 9 PM

Saturday Highlights

• Professional Horseshoe Contest – 10 AM
• Buena Park Youth Theatre – 1:30 PM
• Baby Classic Contest – 2 PM
• Steel Parade – 2:30 PM
• Buena Park High School Band – 4:45 PM
• Pie Eating Contest – 5:30 PM
• Hula Hoop Contest – 6 PM
• Sister City Presentation – 6:30 PM
• Radio Royalty – 7:30 PM
• Bike Drawing – 9 PM

Sunday Highlights

• La Habra Lions Pancake Breakfast – 8-10 AM
• Silverado Days Classics on the Green Car Show – 9 AM-2 PM
• Amateur Horseshoe Contest – 10 AM
• Lions Clubs Service Carnival and Outreach Booths – 10 AM-5 PM
• Dog Adoption Event – 10:30 AM
• Carnival rides – 1 PM
• Mutt Show – 1 PM
• Buena Park Chargers Cheer – 2:30 PM
• RICA Dance – 3:45 PM
• Raymond Michael – 5:30 PM
• Silverado Days Awards and Bike Drawing – 8:30 PM
• Buena Park Noon Lions Drawing – 9 PM

Carnival Rides

Silverado Days features carnival rides and games throughout the weekend.

Entertainment

Live entertainment runs throughout the weekend on the Main Stage, with bands, youth performers and community presentations. See the 2026 highlights above and the official schedule for the full lineup.

International Food Court & Sam’s Marketplace

• International Food Court: More than 10 food booths near the Main Stage offer Korean and Chinese specialties along with festival favorites such as hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, pizza, corn on the cob, funnel cake and soft-serve ice cream. Food-booth sales help support local nonprofit organizations, schools and community programs.
• Sam’s Marketplace: Browse crafts, jewelry, specialty foods, carnival novelties and booths from local businesses and vendors.

Contests

• Miss Silverado: The Miss Silverado Scholarship Program recognizes community-minded women who represent and partner with the Buena Park Noon Lions Club. Miss Silverado and her court begin their year at Silverado Days, where they judge contests, serve breakfast and engage with the community and local service organizations. Check the official Silverado Days site for current eligibility and application requirements.
• Silverado Days Classics on the Green Car Show: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 9 AM-2 PM. Stop by to check out the cars; participants should use the official Silverado Days registration information rather than arriving without registering.
• Horseshoe Contests: Professional contest Saturday at 10 AM; amateur contest Sunday at 10 AM.
• Pie Eating Contest for all age groups
• Hula Hoop Contest
• Bike Drawings
• Mutt Show
• Baby Classic Contest
• Dog Adoption Event
• La Habra Lions Pancake Breakfast

Before You Go

• Admission: Free.
• Parking: Free.
• Carnival rides, food and marketplace purchases cost extra.
• Check the official Silverado Days schedule shortly before attending because times and programming can change.

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