Photos: Here’s what went down at the So Cal Hoedown punkfest in San Pedro

The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Front man singer for Di Casey Royer entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)

By Richard Guzman | riguzman@scng.com | Press Telegram

PUBLISHED: October 5, 2019 at 3:56 p.m. | UPDATED: October 5, 2019 at 3:56 p.m.

The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Front man singer for Di Casey Royer entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Agent Orange entertaining the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. All the way from Australia the band Clown bassist Hanny J strums out a song. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Agent Orange had Steve Soto on bass entertaining the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Pippy from Huntington Beach listens to a muted version of the music. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. all the way from Australia the band Clown singer Stevie Williams belts out a song. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Toxic Energy singer Greg Dickson entertains the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Front man singer for Di Casey Royer entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Agent Orange front man Mike Palm entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Agent Orange front man Mike Palm entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Front man singer for Di Casey Royer entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Agent Orange front man Mike Palm entertained the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. What’s a punk concert without a mosh pit. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Toxic Energy singer Greg Dickson entertains the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. All the way from Australia the band Clown bassist Hanny J strums out a song. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. all the way from Australia the band Clown singer Stevie Williams belts out a song. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. Agent Orange entertaining the crowd. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)
The So Cal Hoedown took over the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 5, with a lineup of more than 20 bands on three stages. The third annual event, which for the first time moved from OC to San Pedro brought in punk music bands and fans. All the way from Australia the band Clown. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer)

The third annual So Cal Hoedown moved from the streets of downtown Santa Ana to the San Pedro waterfront this year and brought more than 20 punk rock, rockabilly and psychobilly bands who attracted thousands of fans to the day-long festival.

Headlined by Venice-born metal-punk stars Suicidal Tendencies, the Hoedown took place at on Oct. 5 at Berth 46 and included other acts such as Danish psychobilly band Nekromantix, Bay Area punk legends Dead Kennedys, and local punk legends The Dickies.

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Besides the three stages of music the day also included a classic car show, pin-up girl contest, bars, food trucks and retail vendors.

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Photos: Here’s what went down at the So Cal Hoedown punkfest in San Pedro

Headlined by Venice-born metal-punk stars Suicidal Tendencies, the Hoedown took place at at Berth 46 and included Danish psychobilly band Nekromantix, Bay Area punk legends Dead Kennedys, and local punk legends The Dickies.

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