Plan to Join Us for the 2024 Cowboy Festival, November 2-3, 2024. Click on READ MORE to view the preliminary program. Check back often as the program is frequently updated.
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Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations
Photo by Alan Nyiri
Photo by Murray Bolesta
Who We Are
The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.
Historic Empire Ranch
News & Announcements
Volunteer Days
Dedicated volunteers have been key to preserving the historic Empire Ranch House and Headquarters. Please join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024. To volunteer, please submit a Volunteer Opportunities Form, and we will contact you...
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A Star is Born
The Saturday, September 28, 2024 showing of A Star Is Born is cancelled and will be rescheduled. The van and equipment used by The Loft Cinema were recently stolen.
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National Day of the Cowboy
Over 300 participants joined the Empire Ranch Foundation in our celebration of National Day of the Cowboy on July 27, 2024. Click on the READ MORE link to view photos of the day’s activities and...
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November 2-3, 2024
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