Fourth of July Independence Week at Brush Creek Ranch
May 27, 2025 by Hidden Doorways Team

Disconnect from life’s busyness and take the family on an unforgettable all-inclusive luxury ranch vacation at Brush Creek Ranch during Independence Week. Experience exhilarating activities like a heart-pounding rodeo, masterful culinary dishes, and astounding live music on their special holiday itinerary.
Brush Creek Ranch Independence Week
Sunday, June 29 – Saturday, July 5
*Schedule subject to change
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
- Hat Bar at Trailhead Lodge with custom fitted cowboy hats, branding, bands, and accessories
- Welcome Cocktails and Live Music at the Saloon
- Battle of the Ranches – A sizzling showdown at their western BBQ cook-off, where their top pitmasters compete to serve up the finest, mouth-watering barbecue in the heart of the Wild West!
MONDAY, JUNE 30
- Begin your day with an exhilarating Running of the Horses or Sunrise Activities including Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains
- Live Westering Painting – Feel the true spirit of the West come to life as their artist-in-residence captures the stunning sunset from the Saloon deck, grazing horses, and breathtaking scenery on canvas in real-time
- Family Game Night – Enjoy an evening of laughter and friendly competition at their fun-filled family bingo
TUESDAY, JULY 1
- Celebrate the holiday with their Annual Independence 5K Walk/Run, where festive cheer and community spirit come together for a fun and healthy tradition!
- Fine-Dining Dinner at The Farm’s award-winning restaurant, Cheyenne Club
- Lil Wranglers Cookout – youngins are invited to a fun kids’ dinner, play games, watch a movie, and make s’mores
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
- Start your day energized with a Sunrise Activity of Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains
- Live Western Painting – Feel the true spirit of the West come to life as their artist-in-residence captures the stunning sunset from the Saloon deck, grazing horses, and breathtaking scenery on canvas in real-time
- Stars & Stripes Creekside Cookout – Wear your red, white, and blue to celebrate with Live Music and Games including roping instruction, hatchet throwing, cornhole, horseshoes, and bb gun range
- Electrifying Live Concert with Jack Clayton, a Country Artist who mixes Country, Rock, and Bluegrass, creating a unique sound accompanied by the fiddle, guitar, dobro, and more
THURSDAY, JULY 3
- Begin your day with an exhilarating Running of the Horses or Sunrise Activities including Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains
- 13th Annual Brush Creek Ranch Independence Day Rodeo! Get your country on with a good ol’-fashioned celebration in their outdoor Mustang Arena. Revel in a variety of fair games, culinary stations, Brush Creek Distillery spirits, and shopping for western apparel before the show begins!
5:00PM: Dinner at Trailhead Lodge
6:15PM: Cocktails & Carnival Games
7:15PM-9:00PM: Rodeo featuring bull riding, saddle broncs, barrel racing and more
FRIDAY, JULY 4
- Venture into the town of Saratoga for a charming small-town Fourth of July parade, where patriotic pride and community spirit shine brightly in a festive celebration!
- Indulge in a festive feast at their special holiday Surf and Turf Dinner, showcasing succulent ranch-raised Wagyu beef paired with the the finest seafood delights
- Live Western Painting – Feel the true spirit of the West come to life as their artist-in-residence captures the stunning sunset from the Saloon deck, grazing horses, and breathtaking scenery on canvas in real-time
- Don’t miss their Annual Independence Week Awards Ceremony
- Everyone’s favorite 4th of July tradition – “Fire in the Sky” Fireworks Show. Multiple viewing areas are available at the East Lodge Patio and Lawn Firepit, Pioneer Kitchen Firepit, and Saloon Deck
SATURDAY, JULY 5
- Begin your day with an exhilarating Running of the Horses or Sunrise Activities including Guided Hiking, Mountain Biking, or Yoga on a floating platform overlooking Brush Creek and the Sierra Madre Mountains
- Fine-Dining Dinner at The Farm’s award-winning restaurant, Cheyenne Club
- Lil Wranglers Cookout – youngins are invited to a fun kids’ dinner, play games, watch a movie, and make s’mores
All-Inclusive Activities:
- Lil’ Wranglers Kids’ Program (4-9 Years Old)
- Horseback Riding
- Running of the Horses
- Outdoor Gun Range
- Archery
- Fly Fishing 101/Intro to Casting
- Still Water Fly Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Guided Ranger Tours
- Paintball
- Ropes Course with Zipline Descent
- Rock Climbing
- Climbing Wall
- Mountainside Sunrise Yoga
- On-Ranch Hiking
- Hiking Medicine Bow National Forest
- Forest Bathing/Nature Meditation
- Paint & Sip
- Lawn Games
- Fitness Classes
- Fitness Center
- Basketball, Volleyball, & Pickleball
- Saloon Pool Table, Shuffleboard, & Arcade Game
- Evening Fireside S’mores
*All activities are based on availability and are weather dependent.
À La Carte Experiences:
- Spa Treatments
- Cattle Drives
- Elite Equestrian Rides
- Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
- Private Horseback Riding Instruction, Barrel Racing, or Pole Bending
- Full-Day Horseback Picnic Rides
- Guided Creek Fly Fishing
- Wade & Float Fly-Fishing Trips
- ATV or RZR Adventures
- Scenic River Float
- Founder’s Gun Club Experience
- Sound Healing
- Massage + Sound Healing
- Vinyasa & Vibrations
- Llama Experiences
- Goat Yoga, Feed the Goats, & More
- Full-Day Cheesemaking
- Wagyu Grilling
- Healthy Cooking Class
- Pasta Making
- Soufflé Baking Class
- Greenhouse Immersion
- Distillery Tour, Tasting, & Barrel Thieving
- Distiller for a Day
- Bottle Your Own Spirits
- Wine Tasting
- Mixology Class
- Rare Spirits Flight Tasting in The Spirit Vault
- Full-Day Farm Experience
- Golf at Old Baldy Club
*All activities are based on availability and are weather dependent. Tax and Service Fee will be added to incremental activities.
For more information: brushcreekranch.com/events/independence-day-4th-of-july-vacation
Contact:
Brush Creek Ranch
Telephone: 307-327-5284
Website: brushcreekranch.com