Stepping out for a fun night in San Juan Capistrano

By Heather McRea | [email protected] | Orange County Register

PUBLISHED: August 13, 2019 at 11:13 am | UPDATED: August 13, 2019 at 11:13 am

They two-stepped by the hundreds on Saturday, Aug. 10, in San Juan Capistrano.

The 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition and Blenheim Facility Management raised a ruckus of fun while also helping benefit the equestrian community.

The event was held at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at SJC, and featured gourmet food trucks, games and activities for children and lots of dancing. Before the event kicked off, the Kelly Boyz offered free dance lessons to make sure everyone had a good time.

A silent auction and raffle helped with the fundraising.

The “Kelly Boyz” Micah, left, and his brother Amos lead guests through some country dance moves from on stage during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Terry Deiser and her friend John Clay, left, place their opportunity drawing tickets for items of interest at the Trading Post during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
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Mike Tuttle and Sharon Savoy doing country swing dancing during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Hannah Cheo with her daughter Honor, 14 months, together at the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Anna Burleson gets photographed by Colin McPhillips at the Saloon during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
The view from silent auction tent just after sunset during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
The Kelly Boyz band played into the evening during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Kathleen Johnson looked at her painting by Face Painting by Bridgette and stated, “I made a promise to myself 6-8 years ago that I will never again pass up a chance to get my face painted until the day I die” during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Micah Kelly demonstrates dance steps diverse group during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
The Ortega Happy Horse Helpers come together for a group photo at the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Diana Calderwood and her granddaughter Lauren Sims, 16, check out items at the silent auction during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Vanessa Foley places a bid on an item while her friend Robin Clyde watches from under the silent auction tent during the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held by the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
Jessica Steffin, left, and Sue Carter talk about the how the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Coalition helps raise awareness towards the equestrian life style and it’s positive impact on the Orange County community while they get dinner from one of the food trucks at the 17th annual Two Stepping Under the Stars event held at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, August 10, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

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