Buena Park’s Silverado Days kicks off Oct. 17 at William Peak Park, with carnival rides and a night of entertainment.

The fun continues throughout the weekend with community contests, a car show, lots of shopping and things to eat and daily drawings.

The event, now in its 69th year, is organized by the Buena Park Noon Lions Club as a fundraiser for local charities.

Some of the highlights this weekend include a professional horseshow contest at 10 a.m. on Oct. 18 and later in the day pie eating, baby and hula hoop contests. The Buena Park Youth Theater will perform at 1:30 p.m. and the Buena Park High School Band at 4:45 p.m.

On Oct. 19, a pancake breakfast kicks things off at 8 a.m. and at 9 a.m. the car show opens. There will also be a dog adoption event, a dog show and more.

Entertainment headliners include Mariachi Mexico Lindo LA  at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17; Radio Royalty at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18; and Raymond Michael at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 19.

The carnival is open all weekend.

If you go

When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 17; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the carnival opening at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the carnival opening at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19
Where:  William Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Drive, Buena Park
Cost: Free admission
Information: silveradodays.com