Thursday July 4th, 2024

Fun for the entire family!

Helpful Preaching

Fireworks Display

Grill Out at Cowboy Town

Fun Family Activities

Also Enjoy: Inflatables, Swimming, Pony Rides, Trail Rides, Putt-Putt Golf, Cowboy Town, Torpedo Ball, Ping-Pong, Delicious Meals, and MORE!

Independence Day Retreat Cost:

$18* Per Adult

(ages 12 and up)

$13* Per Child

(ages 5-11/ Age 4 & under come free with parents)
*If registered & paid by June 27 

Price includes a delicious lunch, grilled supper, and most activities.

After June 27, Prices are $22 per adult and $16 per child (ages 5-11)

Register your family:

To receive the discounted price, send completed registration form and payment postmarked by June 27. After June 27, email us the number in your group planning to attend and bring forms and payment to the event.

Evangelist Bill Rice III

Bill Rice III is a straightforward preacher of the Bible and a blessing and help to all who hear him! Dr. Bill Rice III is actively involved in the summer camp ministry of the Ranch and speaks around the country in local church revivals, conferences, and regional events of the Bill Rice Ranch and West Branch.

Independence Day Retreat Details

General Information

Independence Day Retreat Registration: The Independence Day Retreat begins Monday morning with registration from 7:30-10:30AM (CST) and ends after the fireworks display. Send your registration form in before June 27 and save! Of course you may arrive on the day of the event without pre-registering, but registering early will ensure we are prepared for the day. What to bring: Ladies and girls may wear knee-length skirts, culottes, or divided skirts; no slacks. Men and ladies – no shorts, please. Bible, red-white-and-blue attire, folding chairs for fireworks show, and the whole family for a fun-filled day! You may want to bring spending money for Cowboy Town snacks and helpful resources from the booktable and General Store. Bring money for special activities: Horse Rides Scenic 30-minute trail rides on the back property. Well-trained horses. Corny cowboy jokes at no added cost! $8 (30 minutes long)

Independence Day Retreat Schedule

Sample Event Schedule (specific activities may vary slightly)

7:30–10:30 Registration

9:15 Illustrated Message at Rodeo Arena

9:45-10:45 Cowboy Town & Rec Center Open

11:00 Morning Service

12:15 Delicious meal served in the Dining Hall

1:00-5:30 Afternoon activities

5:45 Grilled supper on the grounds

7:30 Patriotic Evening Service

After Service – Fireworks display at Cowboy Town

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