Ranch Hand Weekend

Holiday Sip & Shop Wine Walk

Friday, November 22, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sip, shop, and win at the Holiday Sip & Shop in Main Street Kingsville and pick up some unique gifts while collecting stamps in your keepsake passport. These stamps could earn you big prizes in the Sip & Shop prize drawing. The passport includes savings and a keepsake Wine Walk glass or glow-in-the-dark stadium cup. Tickets for sampling wine, craft beer, or non-alcoholic beverages will be distributed at check in. Don't forget to pick up your keepsake photo to commemorate the fun! 

Tree Lighting

Friday, November 22

Enjoy the annual tree lighting ceremony and get some shopping done while you're there! Stops stay open late for this event! 

Schedule of Events

5:00 - 9:00 PM – Enjoy the Holiday Wine Walk Sip & Shop.  

6:30 PM – Christmas Carols

6:45 PM – Christmas Tree & Downtown Lighting

7:00 PM – Texas A&M University-Kingsville Senior Art Student Exhibit Reception (Kleberg Bank)

7:00 - 9:00 PM –  Live Music

Ranch Hand Breakfast 

Saturday, November 23

Enjoy a heapin’ plate of eggs, refried beans, biscuits n’ gravy, sausage, tortillas, coffee, and juice at the 33rd annual Ranch Hand Breakfast, and enjoy team roping demonstrations, re-enactors, musical entertainment, poetry, and storytelling. 

Schedule of Events

7:00 - 11:00 AM - Ranch Hand Breakfast 

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM - King Ranch® Visitors Center opens 

9:00 AM - Daily Tours begin

2:30 PM - Wildlife Tour 

Tickets are $10 and available for purchase online or at the King Ranch® Saddle Shop, King Ranch® Visitors Center, King Ranch® Museum, Kingsville Visitors Center, or at the breakfast!

Festival

Saturday, November 23

Immerse yourself in true Texas spirit during the Ranch Hand Weekend festivities, where fun awaits at every corner. Whether you're bringing the kids for face painting and Santa selfies or trying your hand at archery and enjoying the Roundup Car Show by Texas Rides, there's something for everyone. Be sure to browse the local vendors for one-of-a-kind finds, and don't miss a visit to The King Ranch Museum to explore the rich history of this iconic ranch.

Schedule of Events

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM– Ranch Hand Roundup Car Show by Texas Rides

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Test your archery skills for a chance to win a turkey (Kids Corral)

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Shop from a variety of vendors

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Selfies with Santa at Kleberg Bank

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – King Ranch® Museum Open for Visitors

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM– Steam Roller Prints

11:00 AM – Live Music

2:00 PM– Two-step/Line Dancing Contest (Main Stage)

3:00 PM – KING RANCH® CELEBRATION with the Kingsville Symphony Orchestra (TAMUK Music Education Complex)

3:00 PM – Car Show winners announced

7:00 PM – Ranch Hand Weekend Country Concert at the JK Northway Expo Center, featuring Deana Carter & Joe Nichols

Kingsville Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, November 23, 3:00 PM

Enjoy a selection of Cowboy and Christmas themed favorites celebrating America's West and the traditions of South Texas at the TAMUK Music Education Complex with Western Horizons and guest artists Dr. Ann Fronckowiak on Oboe and Dr. Kyle Millsap on Trumpet. Purchase tickets online and choose from various seating options. 

Country Concert

Saturday, November 23, 6:30 PM

Take a trip back to the 90's as country music fills the air at the JK Northway Expo Center. This year's headliner is 3 time Grammy nominee, and country music artist Joe Nichols. He has won "Top New Male Vocalist" from the Academy of Country Music, and is best known for his hits "“Brokenheartsville, “What’s a Guy Got To Do,” and “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Come Off|!" Also joining the lineup is Deana Carter, an iconic figure in country music, known best for her debut single "Strawberry Wine." 

Purchase tickets online or for VIP Tickets, call (361) 592-8516. 

Schedule of Events

6:00 PM – VIP Door Opens – Southwest Side of JK Northway

6:30 PM – Doors open for the public – North Entrance

7:00 PM – Country Concert featuring Deana Carter and Joe Nichols