Information for Tour Directors

TOUR DIRECTORS & COORDINATORS INFORMATION PAGE

Upon arrival, visitors come into the Store and Showroom where they can get a look see at Ole Ben up in his bedroom (Sharon sent him to his room so he’d behave) and check out the Million Dollar bar loaded with fourteen of Ben’s Gourmet Mustards and Dressings along with Ben’s famous Pickled Asparagus, Pickled Garlic, Asparagus Pepper Jelly, and Bloody Mary Mix. All of these are out for taste testing. Most folks wait ‘til after lunch to taste Ben Jack’s Ole Fashion Fluff Duff (otherwise known as Homemade Fudge in 4 different flavors) but a few can’t resist! Everyone is encouraged to sign our guest register to prove they actually came by!

After all have taste tested, the guests are then taken back in time around “1900” and treated to a quick tour of the New “ Big River Crossing overland stagecoach station”. Ole Zeke has taken up residence as ticket agent and telegraph operator.

From there tour our NEW “Stagecoach Inn” Bed and Breakfast “ A combination of Old west seclusion but with a soothing and relaxing elegant Jacuzzi.

Next is a short tour thru Big River’s Warehouse and shipping room. This is where all the delicious Gourmet Food’s are stored and shipped from.

Guests are then taken to visit “Quacker Productions” for a first hand look at art being laser engraved into glass or wood. Most folks have never seen this in action.

Finally everyone is escorted to the “Chuckwagon Circle and Outdoor Pavilion”. The Pavilion, located under tall oaks, and next to our asparagus field, is a picturesque site for a meal. The Cookie then rings his dinner bell. Forks start to flyin’ as our guests chow down on beef, beans, tators, pasta salad, corn on the cob, and sourdough biscuits and wet their whistles with Cowboy Coffee and Ben Jack’s own Raspberry Mist Tea! We always make sure no one goes away hungry!

MENU 1

Beef Brisket, Cowboy Chili Beans, Sourdough Biscuits, Taters, Corn on the Cob, Pasta Salad, authentic rich Cowboy Coffee, Ben Jack Larado's own Raspberry Mist Iced Tea, and Ben Jack Larado's gourmet condiments. Peach cobbler for desert.

MENU 2

Country style pork ribs, Cowboy Chili Beans, Sourdough Biscuits, Coleslaw, a big slice of Purple Onion, A large Pickled Asparagus Spear, authentic rich Cowboy Coffee, Ben Jack Larado's own Raspberry Mist Iced Tea, and Ben Jack Larado's gourmet condiments. Peach cobbler for desert.

MENU 3

Chicken Fajitas cooked to perfection, warm Flour Tortillas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Guacamole, Sautéed Onions and Bell Peppers, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Raspberry Tea, Water, and Cowboy Coffee. Peach cobbler for desert.

MENU 4

Smoked chicken breast, corn nibblers, cowboy chili beans, coleslaw, sourdough biscuits, cowboy coffee, and Ben Jack's own China Mist raspberry tea. Peach cobbler for dessert.

The menu is complimented by a wide array of Ben Jack Larado's Gourmet Mustards, Sauces and Dressings.

When everyone is “fed up,” it is a short stroll to “ The Lonesome Kettle Amphitheatre” where our entertainment is all new this year. We are proud to bring you one hour of powerful music and a little slapstick comedy featuring the “Homesteaders Quartet“. This professional Southern Gospel quartet was founded in 1998. In May of 2000 the group received a citation from the Oklahoma Legislature naming them as Oklahoma’s Ambassadors of Gospel Music. Since that time they have received national acclaim by having songs in the Singing News Top 80 charts, plus their latest radio release "He's Still On Board". This song has been nominated for a Dove Award as "Best Southern Gospel Recorded Song" for 2004. They have performed in some of the smallest churches as well as large concerts and on cruise ships. It will be hard for you to sit still as a great performance of toe tapping and soul-searching music from Gospel music to Great Old Cowboy Tunes permeates our beautiful outdoor setting. Everyone young and younger (grin) will truly enjoy this full sixty-minute superb performance.

Once the show is over, they can return to the Store and Showroom to make purchases or sample some more of Ben Jack Larado’s Gourmet Foods or that delicious “FUDGE” “ Ben’s Ole Fashion Fluff Duff”.

As our guests head out the front door and board their coach, we present each one with a Dofunnie Bag (this is the bag that a cowboy uses to carry all his useless trinkets in), packed with a few surprises and a Big River Emporium catalog. All the hands will be waving a fond farewell from the porch as you depart to continue your tour. You bus will transport them just a short 12 miles south to visit the “Kiwi Farm” before continuing on their trip. (If the season is right they will be able to purchase kiwi plants to take with them.)

Ask about the optional "Covered wagon rides". Coming soon the "Belle Starr buffalo Ranch"

CURRENT PRICE: $35.00 a head. 12 and under 15.00.

Groups with more than 40 people receive a comped meal for the driver.

Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating costs of cattle

drives and will be finalized when reservation is made.

GROUP SIZE: All Bus Tours, RV groups, Weddings, Church Groups, and

Reunions are welcome.

We will feed a minimum of 40 folks and a maximum of 100.

Tours consisting of more than one coach will need to have

timely arrivals and departures.

There is plenty of parking for RVs but no hookups "yet".

RESERVATIONS: All reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance and

be accompanied by a $50.00 retaining fee.

Cancellations must be made at least 1 week in advance.

Only cancellations due to inclement weather will be refunded

the retaining fee.

Make your reservation online and you the tour director will

receive a complimentary meal on your first visit!!

For reservations contact

Ole Leather, Boss Lady or Savannah Sue

At the ranch house: 1-918-689-3881

At the Big River Emporium 1-800-682-3881

DIRECTIONS FOR STAGECOACH DRIVERS

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