Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon

Where the Old West Still Lives
The Flying W Ranch has weathered fires, floods, and global shutdowns across four generations. Since 1953, this working cattle ranch has served millions of guests who keep coming back—and bringing their kids, and their kids’ kids. Some traditions earn their staying power.

Drive through the entrance and the ranch unfolds before you: colossal red rocks jutting from the earth, mountain streams cutting through meadows, ponds reflecting the sky. The views stretch across the property in every direction, the kind of sweeping vistas that make you understand why people settled here.

Wander Before You Eat
Arrive early. The grounds reward exploration. Bison graze in distant pastures, their massive heads lowered to the grass. American Milking Devon Oxen—a heritage breed with russet coats—watch visitors with calm curiosity. Chickens peck near the pathways. Horses stand in corrals, tails swishing at flies.

The pre-show entertainment runs constantly. Climb aboard the Russell M. Wolfe Narrow Gauge train as it chugs through Christmas Rock, the engine’s rhythm steady and satisfying. Settle into a horse-drawn carriage that creaks and sways over dirt paths. Watch authentic Native American dancers move to drumbeats that echo off the rocks.
Feel like testing your aim? Try axe throwing—the satisfying thunk when you hit the target, the surprised laugh when you don’t. Or pull back a bowstring at the archery range and watch arrows arc toward their marks.

Depending on the day, you might catch a rodeo, watch Navajo rug weaving demonstrations, pet ponies with soft noses, or browse the Western Mercantile for leather goods and handcrafted items. Check their signature events calendar—there’s always something happening.

Chuckwagon Supper That Doesn’t Skimp
When dinner bells ring, follow the smoke. The chuckwagon sits over mesquite fires, meat slow-smoking for hours until it falls apart at the touch of a fork. Load your plate—and we mean load it. Portions here respect appetites built by fresh air and wandering.

Smoked brisket and ribs arrive tender and richly flavored. Jacket potatoes split open, steam rising, ready for butter. Sides rotate but always satisfy—beans, coleslaw, biscuits. Everything’s cooked outdoors over open flames, the way cowboys did it when this was the only way to feed a crew.

Come hungry. Leave satisfied. (The Flying W accommodates most dietary restrictions—just mention your needs when you book.)

The Flying W Wranglers Take the Stage
After plates are cleared, the real show begins. The Flying W Wranglers—world-famous for good reason—take their places with guitars, harmonicas, and voices that blend like they’ve been singing together for decades because they have.

This band has toured nationally, performed for the USO during the Vietnam War, and played in London, DC, and New York. Their talent is undeniable, but what makes them special is how they connect—audience interaction that feels genuine, clean comedy that lands with grandmas and teenagers alike, songs that range from classic Western ballads to upbeat numbers that get toes tapping.

Toddlers stay engaged. Teens put down their phones. Grandparents sing along to songs they remember from their own childhoods. This is entertainment that works across generations.

A Venue for Your Story
The Flying W isn’t just supper and a show. The grounds host weddings where brides exchange vows with red rocks as witnesses, rustic Western charm meeting elegant details. The outdoor venue accommodates up to 6,000 guests for corporate events, festivals, reunions, fairs—pretty much anything you can envision.

The ranch provides equipment and support, but the setting does most of the work. Mountain views. Historic buildings. Space that breathes. It’s the kind of place that makes events memorable without trying too hard.

Why Families Keep Coming Back
Fourth-generation ranchers. Second-generation guests. Traditions built over decades of chuckwagon dinners and Wrangler performances. The Flying W earns its place in family lore the old-fashioned way—by delivering an experience worth repeating. Come discover why.