Thank you to everybody who attended the 2023 Hay Bale Ball. Check back for 2024 updates!
It's time to break out your cowboy hat and head on over to Holden Marolt Mining and Ranch Museum in Aspen for the 3rd annual Hay Bale Ball, benefitting Smiling Goat Ranch from 5 -7:30 pm, Saturday, August 19!
Guests will dine with the animals while sipping signature cocktails during happy hour. The event will also feature sensory work demonstrations on the horses, meet-and-greets with small animals including SGR's new mini donkeys, live music, a silent auction, and more!
Parking is limited! Walk, bike, carpool. Shuttles available from the Aspen Chapel parking lot, courtesy of Blazing Adventures.
Proceeds from the Hay Bale Ball help support the mission of Smiling Goat Ranch. Smiling Goat Ranch brings the healing effects of horses, movement, nature, and supportive community to people affected by autism, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and related conditions. Programs at Smiling Goat Ranch are always FREE FOR FAMILIES!
Join this event and invite your friends on Facebook.
Join us as an event volunteer! Sign up online or email kaylee@smilinggoatranch.com.
Silent Auction
Be a part of the Hay Bale Ball wherever you are! The silent auction will be open for online bidding. With items from The Lodge at Vail, BarkBox, Aspen Skiing Company, and so many more - there’s something for everyone!
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Hay Bale Ball would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.
Interested in sponsoring the Hay Bale Ball? Contact Sheryl at sheryl@smilinggoatranch.com or (970)379-1383.
2023 Sponsorship Levels:
$5000 - Event Title Sponsor
$2500 - Presenting Sponsor
$1000 - Gold Sponsor
$500 - Silver Sponsor
$250 - Bronze Sponsor
$100 - Local Sponsor
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2022 Hay Bale Ball Sponsors
Thank you to additional sponsors:
The Caine Family
The Flynn Family
The O’Leary Family
Blair Palmer
Reese Henry
Kristi Stokes
The Ostrich Family
Anonymous Donors