Sign up for a 45-minute trail ride ($50) during the Cowboy Festival. The first ride is at 10:30 am; the last ride of the day is at 2:30 pm. Riders must be age 8 or...
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Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations
Photo by Alan Nyiri
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
Cowboy Festival Steak Fry
Join us for a Steak-Fry on Friday, October 31st at 4 PM! $45/plate. We will be serving up Grilled Tri-Tip Steak, Cream Corn, Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls with Texas Sheet Cake for dessert! Musician Andy...
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Cowboy Festival
Experience the spirit of the Old West at the 24th Annual Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival on November 1, 2025! Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with Western demonstrations, live arena action, kid-friendly activities, cowboy cooking, and...
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Monte Walsh
The September 27, 2025 outdoor showing of Monte Walsh (1970) was attended by 150 Western film fans. Special thanks to Bunker deFrance and Marty Freese who provided background information on the filming of the movie...
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