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About

The Flying J Ranch is a wedding venue in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Established in 1981, the ranch is located 10 minutes from downtown Ruidoso for shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more. The meticulously cared for property is tucked among the ponderosa pines, offering both a serene outdoor meadow for ceremonies, and the rustic Old West Opera house for receptions. Old west inspired buildings and a beautiful outdoor landscape make the Flying J Ranch a beautiful and completely unique backdrop for your special day.


Facilities and Capacity
Flying J Ranch offers a range of indoor and outdoor venues on their property. Their rustic barns and buildings are available as well as well-maintained lawn areas surrounded by trees, gardens and walking paths. The Chapel and Meadow are beautiful options for your ceremony. For your reception, the Old West Opera House is decorated in the spirit of the old west and makes an unforgettable space for up to 600 guests.

Services Offered
They can host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, engagement party, showers and other wedding event. They offer all-inclusive packages, catering services, event planners, lighting, sound, outside vendors, chairs, china, flatware, linens, tables and set up. Their team works with you to arrange all your custom details for your venue, menus and more.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,700

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,700

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,800

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
September
October
November

Reviews of Flying J Ranch

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
5 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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Paden H. Sent on 08/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Weddings at the Flying J Ranch

The entire staff at the FJR is absolutely wonderful. Every one of them are kind people that are willing to work with whatever you need. The couple in charge of weddings, Micky and Emily, are wonderful hosts that are as flexible as they are helpful. My wife and I could not have asked for better people to work with. We highly recommend this place for your consideration.
Thelma
Thelma R. Sent on 02/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding that was also affordable and easy!

Emily and team truly helped us host the wedding of our dreams. They covered details we never would have thought of ourselves and were gracious and amazing hosts! The venue is beautiful and the service is joyful and polite. Loved every single second of it!
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Angela A. Sent on 08/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderfully Beautiful & Lacking Nothing!!

The Flying J was absolutely the Best Venue we could have Ever found in Ruidoso NM. Emily Hobbs & her Husband & the whole staff at Flying J were Absolutely lovely to work with. They had everything that we needed & we were able to create the perfect day. The Flying J is so Beautiful on it's own, you really don't even really need decorations. The food & pies were all so delicious. All of our Guest wanted for nothing!! They have a Beautiful Green meadow, that is always in the shade, plenty of room for a small or Big Wedding!! I can't say enough Great things too say!! I Highly recommend Flying J for your Wedding Day!!

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Flying J Ranch frequently asked questions

Flying J Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Flying J Ranch includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Flying J Ranch includes:
  • Champagne Toast
The space offered by Flying J Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Flying J Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Flying J Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Flying J Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Flying J Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Flying J Ranch is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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