Kids for Country would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.
Please consider becoming a Kids for Country sponsor today. 100% of proceeds goes to support the Boys & Girls Club of Vista and drive community equestrian education and awareness.
All sponsors will be recognized in our various forms of publicity from July throughout our event and the year!
EVENT INFO
Get ready for an unforgettable night with the Chris Weaver Band — Nashville’s premier award-winning and internationally renowned group bringing high-energy southern rock, country, blues, soul, and Americana to the stage!
Led by Nashville artist and songwriter Chris Weaver, the band delivers powerhouse vocals, incredible musicianship, and a crowd-interactive show that keeps audiences dancing all night long. Chris has collaborated with hit songwriters and industry professionals connected to legendary country artists including Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Dustin Lynch, and Cody Johnson.
Named one of Billboard’s “10 Artists to Watch,” the Chris Weaver Band has shared stages with legendary acts like John Mellencamp, Chicago, Heart, and Earth, Wind & Fire. With international touring experience and a reputation for delivering an electrifying live show, this is more than just a concert — it’s a full-on Nashville party experience packed with great music, dancing, and unforgettable energy!
Chris hits our big stage on September 19, 2026 at Vista Palomar Riders, 973 Little Gopher Canyon Road in Vista, CA. Gates open at 4PM, check-in begins at 5PM and all tickets must be pre-purchased here. No tickets will be sold on-site at the event.
VIP Tables, individual VIP tickets, and General Admission options are available for guests 21+. Our event will feature a live auction, a silent auction, a live calcutta for mechanical bull riders, delicious eats from Brandt Beef and lots of libations.
Our goals are simple:
• To encourage and grow our country & western culture & values for young people in the community
• To grow Vista Palomar Riders (VPR) as a high-value, accessible horsemanship and education asset for everyone in the community
• To raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Vista to help support their community programs
• To host multiple horse-related educational events per year for everyone in the community, especially kids, celebrating horsemanship and the cowboy culture.
Mechanical Bull Riding Competition
Are you ready to show off your extreme riding prowess? Get ready to mount-up cowboys and cowgirls for the ride of a lifetime. $20 gets you atop Jaws, our Kids for Country Mechanical Bull. Buy in for yourself or nominate a "friend" for this exciting event.
Our top five finalists will join the Mechanical Bull Rider Calcutta and then ride Jaws in front of a cheering crowd.
The top rider takes home a first place prize and our calcutta winner takes home half the pot!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Bridging Culture and Community
Each year, Vista Palomar Riders hosts at least two educational events for the Boys & Girls Club and our community, celebrating our amazing animals and honoring western heritage. Far more than your everyday lunch and learn, these live symposiums feature some of the best riders in Southern California demonstrating the remarkable athleticism of our horses with a big tip of the hat to our roots in the old west and the old ways of los Charros and the American cattle rancher.
