Western Walk of Stars
by tkksummers
Today, the mystique of the Old West lives on in Santa Clarita, located just 25 minutes north of Los Angeles. The film industry has called Santa Clarita home for nearly a century as legends like John Ford, William S. Hart and Gene Autry fell in love with the area’s versatility and authentic Western heritage, characteristics that continue to make Santa Clarita one of the most filmed areas in greater Los Angeles.
Santa Clarita pays homage to its Western roots and rich film culture via the Walk of Western Stars. Similar in style to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Walk of Western Stars honors actors, directors and film professionals for their contributions to the Western heritage of America. Previous honorees have included Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, John Wayne, Sam Elliott, Richard Farnsworth and Bruce Dern, among others.
The Walk of Western Stars is held in conjunction with the City of Santa Clarita’s highly regarded Cowboy Festival at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio, formerly owned by Gene Autry. This event has been recognized the world over as one of the finest of its kind.
