Beckwith Ranch Spring Roundup
Saturday, June 7th
Press Release
The Friends of Beckwith Ranch, Inc. announces the 4th Annual Beckwith Ranch Spring Roundup at the historic Beckwith Ranch near Westcliffe, Colorado Saturday, June 7th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In honor of this most significant event in the ranching life, Beckwith Ranch is having an extravaganza designed to entertain the entire family.
Meet members of the Beckwith Family portrayed by the Beckwith Docents hosting activities all around the old Beckwith headquarters. The mansion will be open for tours and presentations. And a Silent Auction featuring very nice items will be offered in the Ballroom of the Mansion.
Nearby, local bands and musicians will be playing great songs appropriate for a Ranching Roundup celebration. Shelby and Daniel Brown will be providing wagon rides from the ranch to the old Beckwith Whistle Stop and back. Bill Morgan is bringing his beautiful American Miniature horse and may provide lucky kids a ride on his miniature sulky. Enjoy Blacksmith demos by Ken Butler in our newly restored blacksmith shop.
Hungry for great cowboy cuisine? For lunch, experience an authentic Chuck Wagon meal with Rocky Mountain Soda, soft drinks and beer.
Visit Velma’s Playhouse, our Family Fun Center, where families can help their little cowboy or cowgirl build a custom stick horse to race in the Beckwith Derby. And they can learn calf roping and play games from the 1890s. Or get removable tattoos. Authentic American Stories will be presented by Joyce Gregor and the kids (and adults) can participate in Terra Raye’s Native American song and drum activity.
In honor of Smokey Jack, former owner of Beckwith Ranch, the Dark Skies Organization she founded will have telescopes set up to safely view the sun and feature the Planet Quest kid’s exhibit to learn about the Solar System.
Local antique car enthusiasts will be showing off their incredible collections. Local vendors will have booths set up to offer unique handmade products. And Lisa Gurian will be there to present Equine Assisted Learning demos.
And the event marks the opening of the Beckwith Gift Shop featuring great gifts and souvenirs, many made locally by
our talented and artistic artisans, artists and authors.
Don’t miss this exciting and fun event and help Friends of Beckwith Ranch raise money to preserve The Historic Beckwith Ranch.
The Historic Beckwith Ranch is located 6 miles north of Westcliffe on Highway 69 N. Admission is only $10/adults, $2/kids under 12
Visit our website for more information: www.BeckwithRanch.com