The 2025 holiday season is right around the corner! The National Ranching Heritage Center will be dressed in all its holiday finery for the 47th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch. Join the tradition on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock.
The event is FREE (suggested donation of $5) and does not require a ticket.
Want to make your evening extra special? A VIP Experience Pass may be just what you are looking for.
VIP Experience Passes are $100 per pass and include –
- Reserved parking space for 1 vehicle
- Early entry for you and 6 guests (7 people total) from 6 – 6:30 p.m.
- Holiday snacks and refreshments
Passes will go on sale in to Ranching Heritage Association members on Nov. 3 and to the general public on Nov. 10.
Interested in becoming a member, learn more here.
Purchase 1 VIP Pass for each parking spot needed, not for each person.
What to Expect:
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Ranch, where 15 historic structures—from the 1838 El Capote Log Cabin to the 1909 Barton House—are brought to life with festive scenes, lights, music, and volunteers sharing the spirit of the season. Stroll accessible, lighted pathways past cowboy camps and enjoy refreshments, kettle corn, and live Texas swing Christmas music in the decorated 6666 Barn and on the Campbell patio. Join us in celebrating the holidays, ranch style!
** Please note, the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center area will be CLOSED on the evenings of Candlelight. We hope you’ll come back during normal business hours to explore Hank’s ranch!
Candlelight at the Ranch is made possible in part by ACME Electric and The CH Foundation.
Shuttle Service
There will be a free shuttle service for attendees parking in the event’s satellite lot starting at 6:15 pm. This parking area, located at UMC Medical Center at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Indiana Avenue, will be serviced by Citibus. The buses will deliver visitors to the front door of the National Ranching Heritage Center and loop back to the UMC parking lot throughout each evening. Click HERE to view the shuttle service map.
