CANCELLED: 8-21, 2022 — SJCHS Annual Heritage BBQ

We regret to inform you that due to lack of RSVP’s we’ll have to cancel the 2022 Heritage BBQ.
Any members who have already paid for this event will be issued a full refund. Chevon will reach out to those members directly.

We appreciate the continued support from all our members, family, and friends.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Chevon Vermeulen at 949.493.8444 or info@sjchistory.org

San Juan Capistrano Historical Society

8-13, 2022 — Reata Roundup BBQ Contest

BARBECUE!!!!

Come join us for this inaugural contest which is sure to be a hit! Excellent location. A generous purse paying out 10 places per catagory. Meats provided by the organizer. 100% PC payouts.  A Cornhole tournament hosted by the American Cornhole Association.

this is a KCBS Sanctioned event

Located in Southern Orange County in the Historic city of San Juan Capistrano.  The contest will be held on the lush grass grounds of the Rancho Mission Viejo riding park just minutes from down town and the 5 fwy. 

Located at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park
30753 Avenida La Pata
San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675 

KCBS Representatives: Kelly and Kathleen McIntosh

Organizer: Jim Palmer  1-714-319-1782
jpee@sbcglobal.net

Generous prize pool of at least $15,000 with payouts 10 places deep. 

ALL COMPETITION MEATS ARE PROVIDED with paid registration. 

Meats will be chosen by random drawing.

Registration fees:
$525.00  20′ x 30′ space
$575.00  20′ x 30′ space with power
$625.00  20′ x 60′ space
$675.00  20′ x 60′ space with power

Ancillary Dessert catagory $30.00 registration fee. 
Payouts to 5th place , total $600

Peoples Choice with 100% payout.

Vending opportunities available. Please contact the organizer with inquiries.

Visit https://reataroundupbbq.com for more information, and to download a registration form.

Click here to pay for TEAM REGISTRATIONS.

For SPONSORSHIPS click here.

6-12, 2022 — Welcome Back Open House Mixer

The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society cordially invites new and returning members to its Welcome Back Open House Mixer

Held on the charming grounds of the

O’Neill Museum
31831 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano
 Sunday, June 12, 2022 
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Complimentary Entry to All Current Paid Members Only
All Guests of Members and Visiting Guests $10.00pp
Johnny’s Handcrafted Asada Tacos with all the Fixings
Sides, Salads, Beverages & More
Raffle & Silent Auction 

The event is a perfect time to see the work the Historical Society has accomplished while visiting with friends old and new. 

Kindly RSVP to Chevon at 949.493.8444 or info@sjchistory.org to
Ensure Enough for All
949-493-8444

We hope to see you there!

3-6, 2022 — Semi-Annual General Meeting

The Guest speaker for the meeting will be Stephen Rios. He will talk about the history of Los Rios street, Putuidem Village and extending hours for business’ on Los Rios street. This promises to be an outstanding presentation that you will not want to miss.

ALONG WITH THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ARE UP FOR RE­ ELECTION:
Tom Ostensen – President
Steve Behmerwohld – Vice President
Bart Moore – Treasurer
Mark Rottman – Recording Secretary
Scott Gates – Director
Warren Siegel – Director
Ann Ronan- Director
Monica Mukai – Director
James Reid – Director
Steve Oedekerk – Director

Held at the SJC Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Admission is Free and all are Welcome

Sunday, March 6, 2022
2:30pm

11-14, 2021 — Annual General Meeting

The San Juan Capistrano Historical Society is pleased to present guest speaker

Bill Greenlee

as he shares his memories of life on Los Rios Street while a resident of the Silvas Adobe and the Lobo Housefrom childhood through the 1960’s

Join us as we return to an in person General Meeting on Sunday, November 14 at 2:30pm

Held at the SJC Community Center
25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Admission is Free and all are Welcome

November 14, 2021
2:30pm

10-28, 2021 — Tyler Warren Art Exhibit

On Thursday, October 28 from 2:00 – 4:00, renown surfer and artist Tyler Warren will showcase his work at the Silvas Adobe on grounds of the Historical Society.  His art work will be available for purchase with 30% of sales donated  to the Historical Society. 

Tyler Warren is a local San Juan Capistrano resident specializing in combining his love of surfing with his love for art.  Following surfing design success on Boards, fabric design for shoes, sandals and T-shirts,  he apprenticed for his uncle, Kenton Nelson who was an illustrator and painter.  Warren’s new love was oil painting and he had his first show at the age of 18 in 2004.  Warren’s design and painting can be viewed by entering Tyler Warren Shapes on Google.  Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the art work in person at the Historical Society. 97,000 followers are on Instagram.  This is an opportunity to see why there is so much interest in Warren’s art.

October 28, 2021
2:00pm to 4:00pm

10-29 & 10-30, 2021 — Ghosts & Legends Tour

SJC Historical Society Presents Ghosts & Legends Tour, October 29-30, 2021. An annual Halloween tradition on California’s oldest residential street. Join us for a guided historic walk down Los Rios Street visiting 10 ghostly visitors who share their story of their time walking this very same street. Spooky, family friendly tales will be a highlight to your holiday.

EVENT CANCELLED: 9-11-21 — Historical Society Annual Heritage BBQ

Good morning all, 
We regret to inform you that due to lack of RSVP’s we’ll have to cancel the 2021 Heritage BBQ. 

Any members who have already paid for this event will be issued a full refund. Chevon will reach out to those members directly. 

We appreciate the continued support from all our members, family, and friends. We hope 2022 will be a healthier year where we can all gather again next summer. 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Chevon Vermeulen at 949.493.8444 or info@sjchistory.org 

San Juan Capistrano Historical Society

6-19-21 — Vintage Pop Up Market

The SJC Historical Society will be hosting a Vintage Pop Up Market on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 10am to 3pm, on the museum grounds at 31831 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3115. Call 949-493-8444 for more information