48th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch
You and your family can experience and celebrate a frontier Christmas Dec. 11 and 12from 6:30 to 9 p.m. when the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) celebrates its 48th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch.
The event is FREE (suggested donation of $5).
VIP Experience Passes will be available starting in November. Ranching Heritage Association members can enjoy early access to VIP passes.
Passes are $100 each and include the following:
- Reserved parking (1 car)
- Early entry from 6 – 6:30 p.m. for you and 6 guests (7 total)
- Light holiday refreshments
- Support of ranching heritage preservation and educational efforts through the National Ranching Heritage Center
VIP passes go on sale to RHA Members starting Nov. 2, and the general public Nov. 9. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family!
For questions regarding VIP Experience Passes, contact Daniel Meyers at daniel.meyers@ttu.edu or call (806) 834-1621
Candlelight at the Ranch is made possible in part by ACME Electric and The CH Foundation.
Date:
December 12, 2026
Time:
6:30pm to 9pm Friday
6:30pm to 9pm Saturday
Cow Trail Christmas, NRHC J.J. Gibson Park, every evening Dec. 1–Jan. 3
6:30pm to 9pm Saturday
Cow Trail Christmas, NRHC J.J. Gibson Park, every evening Dec. 1–Jan. 3
Purchase / Registration:
VIP Experience Passes go on sale in November
Pricing:
FREE event ($5 donation suggested)
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