Summer Events at Bearcat Stables

Summer Events at Bearcat Stables 

Searching for some good old fashioned family fun on a Tuesday night? Looking to stretch out the weekend just a little bit longer? Bearcat Stables has great events happening all summer long! Our events are always family friendly, and we always encourage you to get out for a trail ride. Free pony rides for the young buckaroos are always available at all of our summer events. We can't wait to see you there!

 Tuesday Night Extravaganza (June-September)

Every Tuesday Night starting in June join us for a night at the ranch. We will be cooking up a western fare Chuck Wagon Dinner, with all the fixin's and lots of cornbread! Start the evening off with a sunset horseback ride out to Bellyache Ridge. 1-2 hour rides are available before each Tuesday Night Extravaganza, and we offer complimentary pony rides for the little ones that can't reach the stirrups yet! Enjoy live music, s'mores by the fire, and plenty of yard games. A fun night out with the entire family!

**Reservations for horseback riding required, click for more info.

Sunday Funday! Starting Sunday's in June 2015

Who doesn't want to enjoy the Colorado sunshine on a Sunday afternoon. Laid back and casual each Sunday afternoon we will be grillin up burgers (veggie burgers available), and brats, pouring cold Crazy Mountain Brewery beers, and boogieing down to live music. Grab your buds and come on out to the ranch.  Enjoy a few rounds of horseshoes, soak up the summer sunshine, and relax, it's still the weekend!!!

**Reservations for horseback riding required, click for more info.

                                                   

June 9- Summer Event Open House

Bearcat Stables will be hosting an open house to show off our new pavilion and event venue. This event is free and open to hospitality professionals, wedding and event planners, DMC's and concierge. To RSVP or get more information please call our Event Sales Director Jill Ragaller, 970-376-3591 or email groupsales@bearcatstables.com 

July 26- Summer Brunch for the Horses 

Bearcat Stables proudly supports the Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, and we will be hosting their annual Summer Brunch for the Horses at the stables. Please join us and support the MVHR. Tickets to the event are $25/per person, and brunch is included. Bearcat Stables will be offering horseback rides all day, and 10% of proceeds will be donated to the MVHR!!! 

**Reservations for horseback riding required, click for more info.

Looking to host an event and need a venue? Bearcat Stables as a great rental venue with an authentic western vibe! We welcome you to connect with us today to discuss your next event at Bearcat Stables. groupsales@bearcatstables.com 

Rehearsal Dinner

The traditional rehearsal dinner has followed the wedding rehearsal, and is typically hosted by the grooms family. During this time family would be able to meet and socialize prior to the main event. These days the traditional wedding party only rehearsal dinner is a thing of the past. Instead we are seeing our brides and grooms choosing to include everyone coming to the wedding.

When planning a wedding, especially a destination wedding, like so many weddings are here in the Vail Valley, you have to plan on giving your guests time to get to know each other. The bride and grooms friends get to meet each other, lets be honest these are the friends that are going help get your dance floor rolling on the big day, it helps when they have had a conversation beforehand.

Some tips on how to make your rehearsal dinner a great party:

Keep it casual people feel like they are on vacation at a destination wedding, let them enjoy a few days off work, and a weekend away from their ordinary. Strict timelines, and having everyone pose for 10 different group shots should be saved for the day of.


Be original- no better place than Bearcat Stables, this is the  'authentic Colorado' experience people dream of.  Your guests might not remember what exact flowers were in the bouquets, but they will remember the great time they had at your rehearsal dinner, getting to meet your fan club. And don't forget to bring in your own personalities- specialty drinks, party favors, decor...this will help tell your story.

A rehearsal dinner doesn't need to be an entire day affair, that's what the wedding day is for. Keep it short, 3-4 hours is perfect, and allows everyone to meet, greet and be merry. There are so many great activities to experience here in the Vail Valley make sure your guests have an opportunity to trail ride, go rafting, hiking or play golf during the day.

Don't booze too hard you and your groom have a whole weekend of drinks with family and friends. The last thing you need is bags under your eyes, and a headache like your 21st birthday, when that shot try comes around, dont be afraid to decline and let Uncle Ned take one for the team, again.

Guests of rehearsal dinners and weddings receive 10% off trail riding. Call us today for availability for your rehearsal dinner to be remembered Forever and Always.