Make Cottonwood’s Western dinner-and-show experience the centerpiece of your Sedona getaway.
Some nights deserve more than a dinner reservation. They call for a little adventure, a hearty meal and a show that sends you home smiling.
For a taste of the Wild West during your Sedona getaway, make Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood your evening destination. With a Western town to explore, chuckwagon-style barbecue and live Western musical comedy, it’s an opportunity to slow down, gather your favorite people and enjoy a night with a little cowboy spirit.
Want to make a day of it? Start with a horseback ride, browse nearby shops and tasting rooms or explore the region’s frontier history. Then save the evening for the main event.
Come at Five. There’s a Whole Western Town to Explore.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m., giving you time to enjoy the ranch before dinner. Wander the Western town, visit the petting zoo, stop by the saloon and take part in the activities included with your ticket.
The setting invites you to play along. Put yourself in a cowboy frame of mind, explore with the kids and enjoy being somewhere that feels a world away from your everyday routine. For couples, families and groups of friends, that time together becomes part of the night’s story.
Explore the Blazin’ M Experience and review what’s included when making your reservation.
Settle In for Dinner and a Show
At 6:30 p.m., bring your appetite for a chuckwagon-style barbecue dinner. After a day of sightseeing, there’s something satisfying about gathering around the table, sharing stories and knowing the entertainment is still ahead.
Then the stage takes over. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Blazin’ M Ranch’s live Western musical comedy brings music, humor and cowboy character to the evening. It’s a chance to laugh together, clap along and let someone else handle the entertaining.
With activities, dinner and a show in one destination, your evening plans come together easily. Come for the Western atmosphere; leave with a shared memory.
Make Blazin’ M Ranch the Anchor of Your Day
Cottonwood makes it easy to turn your evening at the ranch into a full day of Verde Valley exploring. Keep the daytime plans relaxed so you arrive ready to enjoy everything the night offers.
Start with a horseback ride. Trail Horse Adventures at Dead Horse Ranch State Park offers guided rides through desert and waterside scenery. Its Cottonwood location makes it a convenient pairing with your evening at Blazin’ M Ranch. Reserve your ride separately and confirm rider requirements when booking.
Make time for a little Old Town charm. Stop in for lunch at White Horse Grill, then stroll through Old Town Cottonwood, browsing the shops and tasting rooms. For a taste of Arizona wine, visit Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria, perched above Old Town and surrounded by vineyards. Keep the afternoon relaxed, leaving plenty of time for your evening of barbecue, music and laughter at Blazin’ M Ranch.
Old-fashioned shopping district lined with charming, historic art galleries, shops, wine tasting rooms & cafes.
Spend midday in Old Town Cottonwood. Browse the shops and tasting rooms, leaving room in your schedule for an unhurried afternoon.
Then head to the ranch for the 5:00 p.m. gate opening. You’ll have time to explore and enjoy the activities before dinner and the show.
No need to squeeze in every attraction. The best itinerary leaves you time to enjoy the one you came for.
Your Wild West Day in Cottonwood
| Time | The Plan |
|---|---|
| Morning | Enjoy a guided ride with Trail Horse Adventures. |
| Midday | Have lunch and browse the shops and tasting rooms in Old Town Cottonwood. |
| Afternoon | Relax before your evening at the ranch. |
| 5:00 p.m. | Gates open at Blazin’ M Ranch. Explore the Western town, activities, petting zoo and saloon. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Settle in for chuckwagon-style barbecue dinner. |
| 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Enjoy the live Western stage show. |
Find More Western Flavor in Sedona
If you’re spending several days in the area, add a few Western stops around your Blazin’ M Ranch evening.
In Sedona, browse boots and Western accessories at Cowboy Corral, discover distinctive cowgirl style at The Victorian Cowgirl, or stop for a meal at Cowboy Club.
The Sedona Heritage Museum offers a look at local ranching families and Sedona’s history as a backdrop for Hollywood Westerns. It’s a chance to meet the people and stories behind the scenery.
Explore Camp Verde and Stop at Bull Pen Grill and Watering Hole
Make time on another day for Camp Verde, where the region’s frontier history offers another chapter in your Western getaway.
Begin at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Historic buildings, period rooms and exhibits offer a look at life at a military post during the late 1800s.
After exploring, head to Bull Pen Grill and Watering Hole in downtown Camp Verde’s historic Wingfield Plaza. The Bull Pen’s walls are decked with history memorabilia. Settle in for a meal and enjoy some hometown hospitality before continuing your Verde Valley adventures.
Together, Fort Verde and a stop at Bull Pen Grill and Watering Hole make an easy addition to a stay filled with Western history and local flavor.
Follow the Story to Jerome and Clarkdale
For more exploring, head to Jerome State Historic Park at the Douglas Mansion to learn about the region’s mining past. Leave time to wander Jerome’s steep streets and historic buildings.
Or choose the Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale for an unhurried journey through canyon scenery.
Extend your Verde Valley stay at Taawaki Inn, recently purchased by the Verde Canyon Railroad. The first hotel approved by the Hopi Nation to be built outside its reservation, Taawaki celebrates Hopi culture, art and traditions throughout the property inviting guests to discover a heritage that reaches far beyond the cowboy era.
Give these outings their own time in your itinerary so you can enjoy them without rushing your evening at Blazin’ M Ranch.
Plan Your Blazin’ M Ranch Evening
Blazin’ M Ranch’s regular schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The ranch typically closes for the month of January, so check the booking calendar before planning your visit.
Gates open: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner served: 6:30 p.m.
Stage show: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Visit Blazin’ M Ranch’s website to confirm your date, review ticket options and reserve your evening. Check the activities included with your admission, and bring a layer for time outdoors as the evening cools.
Find additional planning details in Blazin’ M Ranch’s visitor FAQs.
Your Next “Let’s Do That” Is a Wild West Adventure
The scenery may bring you to Sedona, but the experiences become the stories you take home. A little Western adventure, a barbecue dinner and a room full of music and laughter, that’s a night worth making plans for.
Round up your favorite people and reserve your evening at Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood.
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