Activities for a One-of-a-Kind Colorado Experience

What Activities are Available at The Ranch?

There are plenty of activities to take part in at the best event venue in Colorado Springs, the Flying W Ranch. From live music and Chuckwagon suppers to horseshoeing demonstrations, narrow-gauge railroad rides, axe throwing, and archery, the excitement never ends at the Flying W Ranch.

Join us on the Western Grounds for a game of Giant Jenga or climb to the top of Christmas Rock and stay for a Chuckwagon Supper and Original Western Stage Show featuring the world-famous Flying W Wranglers. Our world-class event venue in Colorado Springs has something for everyone.

The Flying W Wranglers

Tunes that will get your toes tappin’! The Wranglers never disappoint.

Native American Dancing

Take in a captivating dance exhibition by the Sweetwater Plains dancers.

Cattle Roping

Our cowboys will thrill you with this exciting cattle roping exhibition.

Russell M Wolfe Narrow Gauge Railroad

Take a ride though Christmas Rock on the Russell M Wolfe Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Pony Play

Enjoy a little play time with our gorgeous ponies through the Western Grounds.

Horseshoeing Demonstrations

Watch our expert farriers shoe the horses at the Flying W Ranch.

Chuck Wagon Supper & Show

This classic American Chuckwagon supper and show will fill your belly!

Ranch Animals

Stop by to see a menagerie of oxen, horses, piglets, chickens and more!

Axe Throwing & Archery

On your mark, get set, throw! Throw axes and shoot arrows range.

Hat Branding

Make your mark; get your cowboy hat branded and show your Western style.

Cornhole Boards

Go for a ‘Double Deuce‘ when you play a game of Cornhole with us.

Yard Games on the Western Plaza

From Giant Jenga to Tic-Tac-Toe, there’s a game for everyone.

Private Rodeo

Take in a private rodeo and put these horses through their paces.

Carriage Rides

Sit back and enjoy a cozy carriage ride through the Flying W Ranch grounds.

Rare Oxen Exhibit

Learn about the Devon Milking Cattle and how you can preserve their legacy.

Horseshoe Pits

Throw a shoe and hook a ringer at our delightful horseshoe pits.

Horseback Riding

Take a stroll through the Western Grounds with our beautiful horses.

Hiking

Enjoy a hike through the breathtaking Flying W Ranch Grounds.

Activities at the Ranch Photo Gallery

A History of Delighting Nightly Crowds

Creating the Memories of a Lifetime

The world-renowned Flying W Wranglers are the second-oldest Western performance band in the world. Their stunning three-part harmonies, superb instrumentation, and clean bunkhouse humor have delighted over seven million people since 1953.  There have been over 60 individuals that have been a part of the Flying W Wranglers with several of them performing for the Ranch for more than 30 years. The Flying W Wranglers have performed in many parts of the world including USO tours in Vietnam during the war; at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee; in London, England; at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; and Carnegie Hall in New York City.  The Flying W Wranglers have been featured in local and national television commercials, performed with world-class symphonies, sung at major sporting events, and won a wide variety of musical awards.