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2012 Flames in the Flint Hills
17-Nov-2011
Here at the Flying W Ranch we are getting ready for our annual Flames in the Flint Hills Event for 2012. This year the event is on Saturday, April 14th. Come join us for a steak dinner, the annual burning of the Flint Hills, and music from Tallgrass Express. All of the information for the event and registration is included below. Give us a call, send an email, or register online. If you are interested in giving tickets for the Flames in the Flint Hills Event as a Christmas present, we can send you gift packages with all of the information. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Josh and Gwen Hoy.
Notice: All accommodations at the Flying W Ranch are full for the weekend of this event, but we still have plenty of room for the event itself. See instructions below for alternative accommodations in the area.
Date/Time: April 14, 2012, 2:30 - 9:00pm
Location: A 7,000 acre working cattle and guest ranch near Clements, KS; just off of Highway 50. See Our Location page for directions.
Price: $100 per person including:
- Fabulous Steak Dinner
- Great music
- Hands-on participation in lighting and managing a prairie fire
- Spectacular photo opportunities
- Meeting interesting people from all over
- Fascinating information about the Flint Hills and prairie burning
Book the Event
Call us at 620-274-4357, email us at gwen@flinthillsflyingw.com OR select 'Book Now' (online booking and payment) to reserve your spot at the event!
Schedule of Activities
| 2:30 | Arrival /Orientation | Arrive at Flying W Ranch. Orientation, snacks, soft drinks, coffee. Explore the grounds and meet great people. Shop with local Vendors and Artisans. Ride in a horse drawn wagon. Take a short horseback ride through the unburnt prairie. (Horseback ride is $25/pp.) |
| 4:30 | Daytime Burn | Big grass and big fire! Guests have the opportunity to light and manage the fire. An experience you will never forget. |
| 6:00 | Steak Dinner / Tallgrass Express Concert |
Dinner prepared by chef, Josh Hoy, of the Flying W Ranch and served from an authentic 1880’s chuck wagon. The menu will consist of appetizers and a main meal that is made with local, fresh ingredients. A local band will perform bluegrass, folk, and some original music. |
| 8:00 | Nighttime Burn | Create long lines of fire which snake across acres of Flint Hills prairie. You get to light and manage the fire or observe and take pictures. You’ll never forget the smoky silhouettes of fences, trees and friends backlit by the orange glow. |
| 9:00 | Campfire Concert | Last chance for all of us singers, foot tappers, and hand clappers to enjoy a few more songs with the Tallgrass Express. |
Your Hosts
Josh and Gwen Hoy of the Flying W Ranch are hosting this event with Jan Jantzen as the Master of Ceremonies.
Things to Bring
Items to bring with you include: a camera; rugged outdoor all-weather clothes, gloves, and shoes; garden rake (not leaf rake) if you wish to drag fire (a few rakes will be available); and a sense of adventure.
Accommodations
Notice: All accommodations at the Flying W Ranch are full for the weekend of this event. See instructions below for alternatives in the area.
The Flying W Ranch has lodging, camping sites and RV parking available. For information on other lodging, contact the Chase County (Cottonwood Falls/Strong City) Chamber @ 620-273-8469 or www.chasecountychamber.org.
Refund Policy
If you must cancel your registration, please call 620-274-4357 or 620-340-2802, or email gwen@flinthillsflyingw.com. Full refund (less $15 processing fee) if request received by 5pm on April 2. After that date, due to guarantees we must give vendors, refunds are not available. Also, full refund available if entire event is cancelled (not likely). 50% refund if we have the dinner and concert, but cannot burn due to unusual weather. No refunds for registered participants who do not attend but did not request a refund by the cancellation deadline. SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
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