Hoos' Gow Day

Hoos’Gow Day is a San Juan tradition!
Bringing a taste of the Wild West
back to San Juan Capistrano.

Hoos’ Gow Day – We Make Getting Arrested FUN! 

Howdy! This is Steve Congleton you Fiesta Association Sheriff. Hoos’Gow Day Brings back a taste of the Wild West back to San Juan Capistrano. The “Sheriff” and the “Deputies” of the Fiesta Association are dressed in their traditional black and white western garb while they roam the town in search of city slickers. If you’re not wearing western wear, watch out! You might just be roped into the fun! The Deputies will “arrest” anyone not dressed in western attire (and some who are, but just look like they need time in the Hoos’Gow), or any man who is clean-shaven. Jail sentences are short for those who can make “bail” by giving a Fiesta Association donation.

Location: The Streets of Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Hoos’ Gow Day
Friday, March 22nd
9:00 AM – 4:00PM

Breakfast Meeting Location Prior to Event
7:30 AM
Hennessey’s Tavern
31761 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Jailbirds from the 2023 Hoos’ Gow Day 

The San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association is entirely funded by public and private donations.
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