Events
Smiling Goat Ranch’s signature fundraiser, the Hay Bale Ball, is held annually in August. SGR also hosts and participates in a variety of community events throughout the year. Browse upcoming events on the calendar, learn more about SGR signature events below, and sign up to be the first to hear about upcoming events!
Hay Bale Ball
Our annual fundraising event held in Aspen, featuring live music, cocktails with our mini horses, a mechanical bull, silent auction, and more. Photos courtesy of Patrick Badalian and Hal Williams.
August 13, 2024
Other Events
We regularly partner with other local organizations for joint events, including Cowboy Up Carbondale. Sign up below to be the first to hear about upcoming events!
Healing Hoof It Awareness Walk
Our largest public event and awareness generator. Includes a 5K race, 1 mile fun run/walk, and a parade of our animals on Main Street and through the local neighborhoods.
Whinny Wonderland
Allow our mission to shine and touch on the impact you can make by turning the ranch into a winter wonderland, while families enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats by the bonfire.
Ride2Zero
Motorcycle ride from Fruita to Rifle to raise awareness around PTSD and put an end to veteran suicide. The Ride2Zero nonprofit and event were created by Nick Crandell, who lost his friend and fellow veteran Josh Rew to suicide. All proceeds from Ride2Zero benefit Smiling Goat Ranch. Photos courtesy of MBK Photography.
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