Tasty Tuesdays at the Ranch House
Date:
Every Tuesday through August. Click here to view the current food truck schedule and corresponding menus.
Time:
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Ranch House Parking Lot
FREE for residents to attend. Residents responsible for food purchases.
Chalk Art Festival
Save the date and plan on joining us for a one-of-a-kind event – the Chalk Art Festival & Battle of the Bands on Aug. 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Ranch House!
The morning starts with chalking! Ken-Caryl residents who pre-register to create a chalk art design, based on our theme: “Living in Ken-Caryl – a tribute to what Ken-Caryl means to you” will be working on their art from 8:30am until 4pm. During this time, watch a professional chalk artist, Olivia Mcleod, in action as she creates a Ken-Caryl historic drawing. Judging will take place at 4pm and awards will be distributed in three categories; People’s Choice, Best of Show and Honorable Mention.
Schedule:
*The event emcee will be our very own MD Board President, Joe Levy, performing during intermissions as Elton John!
8:30 a.m. – Chalkers begin along with a professional chalker who is creating one-of-a-kind Ken-Caryl-themed art
11 a.m. – Food trucks arrive
11 a.m. High 90’s Band
12:30 p.m. Lemon Bliss
2 p.m. KOSI 303
*3-3:30 p.m. intermission, including introduction of the next band.
3:30 p.m. Cabin Burners
*4-30-5 p.m. intermission, including the chalk artist awards and introduction of the next band.
5 p.m. Yellow Dog
*6-6:30 p.m. intermission, including introduction of the 6:30 p.m. band.
6:30 p.m. The Vinyls
4 p.m. – Chalkers end, judging and awards
* 7-7:30 p.m. transition between acts and the tallying for the award ceremony.
7:45 p.m. – Bands finish playing, battle of the bands winner announced.
Event Details:
Enjoy delicious food beginning available for purchase from the Tula Tapas, Rag Bag Bistro, 5280 Grilled Cheese and Eskimo Bros Nitro Ice Cream food trucks and dance to local music. Bring your blankets and chairs so you can sit back, grab some yummy grub and listen to local jams.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite chalk art before 4 p.m. and your favorite band before 7:30 p.m.!
We are also looking for volunteers for this event. Morning, afternoon and early evening shifts are available. We need you! Contact Willie Ripple (event planner) at 720-201-2263 or willie@willierippleevents.com.
Chalking Details:
Go solo or gather a team, whether it’s with your loved ones, neighbors, or friends and become an integral part of the first ever Ken-Caryl Chalk Festival! All skill levels welcome. Ken-Caryl will provide the chalk and your 4 ‘x 6’ space. Once you are registered, more information will be emailed to you. Chalkers have from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. to chalk. It is recommended registered chalkers bring a tent for shade.
Dates:
Aug. 13
Time:
8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location:
Ranch House
Fee:
FREE
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Doggie Dip Day
Life’s ruff… It’s Fido’s turn to take a dip in the pool to close out the summer pool season during our annual beloved Doggie Dip Day event! Pups will paddle their way to fun and enjoy fun activities and a chance to win prizes!
Dates:
Aug. 20
Time:
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location:
Ranch House Pool
Fee:
$10/dog for In-District Residents
$12/dog for Out-of-District
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Barn BrewHa
Join us for a day of boot stompin’ fun and enjoy live music, beer from Blue Spruce Brewing, pony rides, a petting zoo and more!
The event is free! Beer, wine and food truck sales are available.
Support the Jeffco Action Center! Fusion Financial Group will give one drink ticket per adult donation of 6 nonperishable items.
*** New *** Be sure to swing by the Ken-Caryl Art Guild’s art tent at the event filled with art of all different sorts for purchase – there will be something for everyone!
Dates:
Sept. 17
Time:
1 – 5 p.m.
Location:
Dakota Lodge / Equestrian Center
Fee:
FREE for residents to attend.
Halloween Boo Bash
Celebrate Halloween by decorating your car for our second annual Trunk or Treat event at the Ranch House!
Dates:
Oct. 21
Time:
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location:
Ranch House Parking Lot
Fee:
FREE for attendees and host cars.
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Veterans Day Celebration
Join us as we honor our brave service men and women with a ceremony to honor their service at the Veterans Monument, located in the Ken-Caryl Ranch Plains.
Dates:
Nov. 11
Time:
10 a.m.
Location:
Veterans Monument
Fee:
FREE
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Gobble Wobble
Get your Gobble on at our annual Gobble Wobble 5k and Family Fun Run to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday! Stay for fun post-race refreshments, a pie eating contest and raffle!
Dates:
Nov. 19
Time:
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location:
Dakota Lodge/Open Space
Fee:
TBD
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Liz Sicotte
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Holiday Happenings
Celebrate the holiday season with crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, food, music and, of course, a visit with Santa!
Dates:
Dec. 3
Time:
1:30-6:30 p.m.
Location:
Ranch House
Fee:
FREE
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Sponsor a Special Event
Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District’s annual special events offer a wide variety of sponsor and partnership opportunities. These events are a great way to connect with the community and show your support. Each event has different opportunities to get involved from sponsoring Santa at Holiday Happenings to hosting a booth and activity at Earth Extravaganza. All partnerships include marketing exposure and onsite recognition during the event.
To view current event sponsorship levels and pricing, please click on the info sheet linked above. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please click on the “Sponsor an Event” button above and allow for up to two weeks for processing.
Questions? contact Kate McDonald at katem@kcranch.org.
Additional 2022 Special Event information will be posted as it becomes available.
We will do our best to offer great community events this year, but all events are subject to cancellation or change based on COVID guidelines. Check back for more details.