Our annual Steak-Fry kicks-off the Cowboy Festival at 4 pm on Friday, November 6th with a celebration under the stars at the Empire Ranch Headquarters.
Cains Backyard BBQ is back this year with slow-cooked Brisket or Grilled Chicken and all the fixings plus desert. Dinner tickets are $35 and sell out fast.
Grab a local beer or a glass of wine from Los Milics Vineyards at the cash bar, or try an infused lemonade or iced tea from the Lost Bar Cart.
Kick back and listen to Jay Faircloth on stage playing a variety of Red Dirt, Americana, and Country tunes.
Hear gambling stories of the legendary Mysterious Kid, The King of Card Cheats, and Almost Johnson, then watch as the Arizona Card Expert Steve Ehlers demonstrates the incredible card feats that made them famous.
Don’t forget to enter the Raffle to win a limited-edition Empire Ranch Buckle or a bottle of Los Milics wine honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Empire Ranch.
All proceeds help the Empire Ranch Foundation to protect, preserve and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Last day to purchase tickets is November 3, 2026!
