48th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch

A frontier Christmas at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Fifteen historic ranch buildings, from the 1838 El Capote Log Cabin to the 1909 Barton House, are decorated and lit, with volunteers in each showing holidays of the past. Visitors walk lighted, accessible paths past cowboy camps, with refreshments, kettle corn and live Texas swing Christmas music in the 6666 Barn. It is a family tradition for all ages. When: Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 6:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Where: National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79409. A free shuttle runs from 6:15 p.m. from the satellite lot on the north side of UMC Medical Center at 5th Street and Joliet Avenue. Cost: Free, and no ticket is needed. A $5 donation is suggested. VIP Experience Passes are $100 and include reserved parking for one car, early entry from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for up to seven people, and refreshments. They go on sale Nov. 2 for Ranching Heritage Association members and Nov. 9 for the public. More info: https://ranchingheritage.org/nrhc-events/candlelight-at-the-ranch/ Organizer: National Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech University and the Ranching Heritage Association, presented by H-E-B. Phone 806-742-0498, email [email protected].