Holiday

250th Independence Day Weekend

Date & Time:

July 3, 2026 8:00 am

Through

July 5, 2026 5:00 pm

Location

The Ranch

Complimentary with some activities having à la carte pricing

Event Description:

Celebrate Independence Day, Ranch-style! Gather your family for a day of outdoor activities in the fresh mountain air and summer sunshine.

Holiday events are reserved for and complimentary for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only.
Events and schedule subject to change.

Highlights:

Live Music
RED Hot & Blue Dining Specials
Dark sky Tour (Star Gazing)
Devils Thumb Ranch Freedom 15k Run, 5K Run/Walk
Pool Party
And much more

Weekend Events

Friday, July 3rd

Lawn Games | All Day
- Complimentary
SUP Yoga | 10–11 AM
- $30/person Sign up with Spa or Concierge
  - Get ready to find your balance—on the board and in your body! This fun, flowing yoga class adapts to the group’s vibe, mixing breath, movement, and a splash of adventure for a refreshing, full-body workout on the water. Please arrive 15 minutes early!
RED Hot and Blue Special Lunch & Dinner | Heck’s Tavern | À La Carte
Bingo | 3–4 PM | Heck’s Loft
- Complimentary
  - Join us for a fun-filled evening of Friday Night Bingo! Enjoy exciting games, great prizes, and a friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Grab a card and see if you can call BINGO! It is the perfect way to relax, socialize, and start the weekend with some fun. Bingo is reserved for lodging guests only.
Faces of the Ranch | 4–5 PM | Main Lobby
- Complimentary
  - Learn more about the ranch and the people who make it all possible! Meet the talented teams behind the scenes—from the chefs who craft your meals to the experts who care for our horses and discover everything they have to offer during your stay at Devil’s Thumb Ranch.
Movie Showings | 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM | Movie Theater
- Complimentary
Jingle (check with stable on time day of)
- Complimentary
Camp Fire | 6–9 PM | Heck’s Patio
- Complimentary
  - S’more Station
Heck’s Live Music | 6–9 PM | Heck’s Tavern
- Complimentary
Dark sky Tour (Star Gazing) | 9:30–11:30PM
- Complimentary
  - Sign up through Concierge | Maximum of 20 guests. Weather permitting, will be CXL 48 hours in advance

Saturday, July 4th

Devils Thumb Ranch Freedom 15k Run, 5K Run/Walk | 9AM
- $50 15K race | $30 5K race | $20 5K walk | Sign up at Zach’s Mercantile or Here
  - Devil’s Thumb Ranch is happy to present the Fourth of July 5K/15K running race and walk that will start at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. The course consists of gentle rolling hills and moderate elevation gain. Fun for all levels.
  - Race Schedule:
    7–8:30 AM: Check-in at Registration area for packet pick up (Broad Axe Barn)
    9 AM: 5K/15K Race and Walk begins
    10:30 AM: Award Ceremony
RED Hot and Blue Special Lunch & Dinner | Heck’s Tavern | À La Carte
Pool Party | 3–4 PM | Pool & Heck’s Lawn
- Complimentary
  - Lawn Games outside of pool on Grass
  - Live Music 12pm-4PM- Craig Walter
  - Mobile Petting Zoo Noon-4PM Heck’s Lawn
  - Pony Rides 1PM-2PM Heck’s Lawn
Pain & Sip | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Main Lobby
- $55/person Sign up with Concierge
  - Unwind with friends and family while enjoying your favorite wine and creating your own masterpiece. No experience needed — our instructor will guide you step by step in a laid-back, creative atmosphere. Come sip, socialize, and let your inner artist shine! Paint and Sip classes are $50 PP and reserved for lodging guests only. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Movie Showings | 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM | Movie Theater
- Complimentary
Jingle (Red, White, Blue | check with stable on time day of)
- Complimentary
Camp Fire | 6–9 PM | Heck’s Patio
- Complimentary
  - S’more Station

Sunday, July 5th

Lawn Games | All Day
- Complimentary
SUP Yoga | 10–11 AM
- $30/person Sign up with Spa or Concierge
  - Get ready to find your balance—on the board and in your body! This fun, flowing yoga class adapts to the group’s vibe, mixing breath, movement, and a splash of adventure for a refreshing, full-body workout on the water. Please arrive 15 minutes early!
RED Hot and Blue Special Lunch & Dinner | Heck’s Tavern | À La Carte
Mat Palates | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Heck’s Loft
- Complimentary Sign up with Spa or Concierge
  - Build strength, improve flexibility, and support better posture in this matbased Pilates class. Through controlled movements and focused breathing, guests will engage the core, enhance balance, and leave feeling energized and aligned. Suitable for all levels, with modifications offered. Mat Pilates is reserved for Lodging guests only

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