The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau is proud to partner with Galway Downs for the 10th Annual Cowboy Jubilee, a signature fundraising event supporting nature education programs for students across Southwest Riverside County.
This year’s “Western and English” themed celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., inside the scenic Equestrian Grand Prix Arena at Galway Downs, surrounded by Temecula Valley’s rolling hills, vineyards, and wineries.
The evening blends the best of Western and English horsemanship traditions showcasing their distinct cultures, values, and riding techniques through music, food, language, and a shared work ethic.
Guests will be welcomed with complimentary champagne and treated to a Texas-style BBQ dinner, freshly prepared and served at the Grand Prix Outdoor Pavilion. The night’s entertainment includes special horsemanship demonstrations by the 16-member Copper State Peruvian Paso and the crowd-favorite, 10-member Temecula Cowgirl Drill Team, a two-time Rose Parade team.
Following the equestrian exhibitions, guests will dance the night away to classic country-western hits, including a tribute to Toby Keith, performed by the high-energy James Kelly Band.
The evening also features an open bar, a Poker Run, 50/50 raffle, and exclusive live auctions, including a once-in-a-lifetime private jet flight for four over the Santa Rosa Plateau.
Tickets must be purchased online in advance; no gate sales will be available.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025; 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Galway Downs/Equestrian Center, 38801 Corralitos Road, Temecula, CA 92591
Admission: $100 per person; $750 table of 8; $1,500 VIP Grand Prix Ticket Package for 10
Parking: FREE
Tickets and Information: https://tnefcowboyjubilee.org
Contact: Ginger Greaves, TNEF Exec. Dir.; [email protected]; 909-732-2209
Stay at Galway Downs for the Cowboy Jubilee
RV and Ranch House accommodations available. Book online www.staykentina.com
About The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau
Founded in 2003, The Nature Education Foundation is a non-profit, environmental project-based that serves as a funder and environmental education program development resource, to support educators, school districts, youth agencies, and other non-profits to create educational experiences that will shape the development of a young citizen toward a life of environmental stewardship.
Local students actively become aware, explore, and address environmental challenges while building skills in teamwork and communication, research, data collection and analysis, community engagement, and reflection. The Foundation’s programs enable and require students to delve deeply into various academic content while investigating environmental issues affecting the natural world in their backyard. Programs and projects are fun, full of adventure, and provided at no cost to students. The Foundation serves youth in grades 3-12 throughout 10 Southwest Riverside County school districts and provides scholarships for graduating seniors pursuing a field of study in the environmental sciences. www.the-nef.org.
About Galway Downs
Galway Downs has been a regional asset for nearly six decades. As a premier equestrian facility located in Temecula, California, Galway Downs hosts a wide range of events. At 242+ acres Galway Downs is the largest equestrian facility in wine country. It boasts 13 riding arenas, 500+ permanent stalls, RV park, clubhouse, polo fields, and cross-country courses, able to accommodate various events. With recent improvements, Galway Downs has gained the attention of international organizations and is now host to the highest level of equestrian competition. Owners Ken and Tina Smith have been, and remain, committed to preserving and advancing Temecula’s old traditions and we can’t wait to share it with you. www.galwaydowns.com
