Wild Eye Ranch’s 3rd Annual Chuck Wagon Race Draws People to Branson

Wild Eye Ranch will open its gates for the 3rd Annual Chuckwagon Races on July 12, 2006.

“This is our third year of Chuckwagon Races and we are expecting bigger than ever crowds! Each year tops itself in regard to the number of racing teams, attendees and fun.” said Paul Gutting, owner, Wild Eye Ranch. “Last year we welcomed over 100 racing teams from the ACwRA’s (Arkansas Chuckwagon Racing Association), over 4000 guests and families from all over the United States.”

“People have had their campsites reserved since last July.” said Kris Gutting, foreman of Wild Eye Ranch. “Once again, people from all over the United States have heard about this event and have called the Ranch to reserve camping spaces and become a member of our mailing list.”

A great variety of family oriented activities will be happening during the races. There will be a ranch rodeo, many vendors offering a wide array of wares, goat roping for children, concessions, a live band on Friday and Saturday, and Cowboy Church on Sunday. New this year is a mechanical bull and for those that enter the ranch rodeo, there are four 1st place saddles to be awarded. Anyone is welcome to bring their horses and ride at their leisure and spend rare family time camping along the James River. The gates open on Wednesday, July 12 to camp and bring horses in to ride at guest’s leisure. The Chuckwagon Races will be announced by Danny Newland who gives an exciting account of the world class horses careening around the track pulling chuckwagons with talented cowboys and cowgirls at the reigns.

Samantha Gutting, event promoter adds, “Entering in to our third year we have established some great partnerships with the community. We have seen a great amount of collaboration from local businesses who have become advertisers and sponsors for the races. People from incredibly diverse backgrounds attend and truly enjoy this unique event. We see everything from $300,000 horse trailers to the true blue tent campers and everyone has a great time! It really has brought many different people together to support true Western heritage and great family entertainment.”

Wild Eye Ranch is a family owned and operated riding and boarding equine facility. Over one mile of the beautiful James River makes up one of the boundaries of the ranch just before it flows into the headwaters of Table Rock Lake. The Ranch caters to families and children as well as groups of any size. The offerings include breakfast rides, ½ day rides with lunch, trail rides, steak rides, hay rides, children’s birthday parties, and corporate events. Camping, hiking and fishing are always options for any of the guests. There is a covered pavilion and all of the meals are prepared right in front of the guests eyes while they relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. There are other upcoming events scheduled for 2006. Call for reservations or information for any of the fun filled happenings.