Blazin' M Ranch
Blazin' M Ranch
4.5
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Located along the Verde River in Cottonwood, Arizona, the historic Blazin' M Ranch has invited visitors of all ages to experience the Western heritage of Arizona for nearly two decades and is a must-do attraction during your visit to Sedona and the Verde Valley! Featuring mouth-waterin' BBQ ribs and chicken and a toe-tappin, knee-slappin' hour-long Western stage production by award-winning musicians, the Blazin' M is the perfect venue for groups of all sizes. Open year round, except January, the climate-controlled barn accommodates 2 to 280 cowpokes! Guests are invited to arrive between 5:00 and 5:30PM in plenty of time before dinner and show and be immersed in the Old West complete with a museum, Old-Tyme photo studio, shooting gallery, ropin' lessons and Western shops filled with unique gifts. Belly up to the bar in the Copper Spur Saloon and partake in a local microbrew or area wine. Enjoy one of the most authentic and fun-filled adventures that Arizona has to offer by including the Blazin' M Ranch in Cottonwood as part of your Northern Arizona itinerary. Located just 20 minutes from Sedona, 5 minutes from the Verde Canyon Railroad and 90 minutes North of Phoenix.
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- Tom G20 contributionsGreat western food, entertainment and pre-activitiesHad a fantastic time on Valentine's Day! Road the bull, threw axes, and hit the bullseye with the COLT 45 (BB gun). Then laughed our heads off with the Spouse Whisperer after a great dinner. The staff did great escorting the hecklers out the door.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten February 19, 2024
- April W2 contributionsDONT MISS THISA local guide told us about Blazin' M Ranch, and we are super glad he did. Wasn't sure what to expect because we have been to many dinner/show venues, but we had the best time attending this event. I have to split this into 3 parts because with the general admission price you really get 3 experiences. 1) at 5pm the gates open, and you are free to wander their little western town, complete with shops and a salon, but also included in your ticket price, you get to try riding a mechanical bull, shoot a six-shooter, throw axes and ride around the park getting a little tour on a "wagon" pulled by a tractor. I didn't expect this to all be included for free. What a cool deal. At an extra cost, you can have an old-time dressup cowboy group picture or do their escape room or play putt-putt golf. The lawn area has gobs of free games for the family to play, like corn-hole, giant Jenga, and a bunch of others. The little kids may want to venture over to the petting zoo to see the goats, while the parents visit the salon for a draft beer or cocktail. 2) at 6:30pm the dinner bell rings and you wander into the "barn" to get ready for a great dinner of bbq ribs and chicken with all the fixings. (this is worth the price of admission alone) I've never been to a dinner show where the host invites everyone to come up for seconds. I love bbq ribs so I was in 7th heaven. You aren't going to leave this place hungry. 3) at 7:30pm the western music show starts. This was so much wholesome fun. The band and singers kept the entire crowd entertained, and I was grinning so much at the end of the evening, that my cheeks hurt. The show ended with a cool surprise, but I'm not telling. This is a family run enterprise and the love they all put into having you as their guests really shows. I know they have special shows or music/band themes from time to time, so check their schedule to see what show is going on. We attended the western music show which was great. Be sure to get your tickets early because they do sell out. Too much fun.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 22, 2024
- John R2 contributionsCrazy fun at the BlazinMOverall brilliant experience all round. It more than ticked all the boxes, but also perfectly got the balance of pre vs post dinner activities and entertainment - pitched perfectly for all ages, with some hidden gems thrown in for good measure. You get exactly what you expect, lots of fun, but if silliness with it, post show music was awesome. Quality of the food was great too. My two boys said it was their favourite thing we did all week (11&15)Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten August 25, 2024
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Morgan
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Friends
My friends and I went to Sedona and it was raining so we cancelled our hikes and decided to look into best things to do when it rains and this came up with rave reviews. We got the classy cowboy package and it was well worth it. The old-timey photos were very fun to take and the escape room was short but fun. The mechanical bull and axe throwing were very enjoyable and we had multiple chances to do each of these activities, but we did skip lassoing and sharp shooting. The drinks were quite tasty and the food was great. The barbecue sauce was my favorite part of the food. The show was definitely the highlight of the night. Everyone in it was very talented and it was overall a wonderful and entertaining watch. I also want to give this place a shoutout for being very mindful of people with disabilities/mobility issues and also people of all backgrounds. This is fun for all ages (genuinely, the ages of people there ranged from elementary school aged kids to senior citizens).
Written March 22, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your experience at Blazin' M Ranch. We're glad to hear that our classy cowboy package provided a fun and enjoyable way to spend a rainy day in Sedona. It's great to hear that you had a good time with the old-timey photos, escape room, mechanical bull, and axe throwing. We're happy to know that you found our drinks tasty and the food great. Our barbecue sauce is definitely a fan favorite! We hope to see you again soon, morganmK2154KV!
Written March 26, 2023
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basketsRmine
Arcola, IL326 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Wanted a country vibe for our evening activities and this was what we came up with. I’ve been on a chuck wagon meal dinner in Kansas before and this was good too. The meat choices were chicken and/or ribs. I wish I had bought a container of the prickly pear bbq sauce. It made the meat tasty. Beans were ho-hum, but overall a tasty meal.
I am glad they offer a senior discount. Be aware that the extras of axe throwing, sharp shooting, etc. have additional fees. We just watched others doing it while we sipped our Irish Sass (root beer with Bailey’s)
This is pretty much similar to a dinner theater—for the price you get a meal and a show. Country-inspired songs and a family-friendly show
I am glad they offer a senior discount. Be aware that the extras of axe throwing, sharp shooting, etc. have additional fees. We just watched others doing it while we sipped our Irish Sass (root beer with Bailey’s)
This is pretty much similar to a dinner theater—for the price you get a meal and a show. Country-inspired songs and a family-friendly show
Written March 16, 2023
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Thanks for the review, basketsRmine! The team here at Blazin' M are thrilled to hear such good feedback!
Written March 18, 2023
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julian nabozny
Phoenix, AZ31 contributions
Oct 2022
The performers spend time talking on stage, and it gets boring, their skids are poorly produced. Do not play traditional country songs like before, ... the seating has improved. The performances are slow and do not attract the attention of many visitors. It also seems the the new "woke" social attitudes have impacted the stage production. They do not praise the USA like before, they seem to be "afraid". We have seen the old show many times but will not come back nor recommended it like before.
Written October 27, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, olivos63. We are sorry to hear about your Blazin' M experience. We value our guests' opinions both positive and negative and we share them with our team and often make changes based on our reviews.
Written October 28, 2022
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Mike H
Phoenix, AZ114 contributions
Sept 2022
We stumbled upon this place because we were camping in Dead Horse park next door. What a fun find! It has a family-owned kind of vibe, and everyone is extremely friendly who interact with the guests. We had low expectations (we're in a small town in Arizona, for gosh sakes) and the talent level was far above what we expected. Very entertaining, lots of fun before the show, and the show was great. Next time we're camping next door we won't miss it.
Written October 1, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words, Mike. We’re happy to hear you loved your experience. We love to continue providing a great experience to awesome guests like you. We look forward to your next visit!
Written October 7, 2022
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AZventure
9 contributions
Jun 2022
The evening starts off by wandering around the cute old western town, where I was able to throw a hatchet and shoot a revolver (for a small fee), enjoy a drink on the lawn and take a tractor ride around the grounds. Then we were welcomed into the dinner and show. Great service and a memorable good time.
Written July 5, 2022
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Thanks for leaving a review, AZventure! Glad you had a great western experience and made some fun memories!
Written July 8, 2022
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Gwen C
Prescott, AZ639 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
We had a fun filled evening with grandkids ( 11 and 8)! We arrived around 5 pm and had time to explore, shoot at the shooting gallery and shop before sitting for dinner.
Picnic table seating and buffet style dining with plenty of BBQ good and fixins!
The entertainment is western, fun and funny. Great foot stomping music!
A great and memorable evening.
Plenty of parking.
Picnic table seating and buffet style dining with plenty of BBQ good and fixins!
The entertainment is western, fun and funny. Great foot stomping music!
A great and memorable evening.
Plenty of parking.
Written March 22, 2020
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Thank you for the great review! Sounds like a busy day! We’re so happy you and your family loved your experience and can’t wait to have you back again!
Written July 26, 2021
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Tom G
20 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Had a fantastic time on Valentine's Day! Road the bull, threw axes, and hit the bullseye with the COLT 45 (BB gun). Then laughed our heads off with the Spouse Whisperer after a great dinner. The staff did great escorting the hecklers out the door.
Written February 19, 2024
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John R
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Overall brilliant experience all round. It more than ticked all the boxes, but also perfectly got the balance of pre vs post dinner activities and entertainment - pitched perfectly for all ages, with some hidden gems thrown in for good measure.
You get exactly what you expect, lots of fun, but if silliness with it, post show music was awesome. Quality of the food was great too. My two boys said it was their favourite thing we did all week (11&15)
You get exactly what you expect, lots of fun, but if silliness with it, post show music was awesome. Quality of the food was great too. My two boys said it was their favourite thing we did all week (11&15)
Written August 25, 2024
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Florey D
64 contributions
Apr 2022
You are entertained from the minute you walk in. Live entertainment for the hour and a half before dinner. Plenty of things to entertain children and shops look like an old western town. The chuck wagon dinner was very good. You could go back for seconds if you wanted too but I did not see anyone take advantage because there was plenty on your plate the first time around. The show was very entertaining. We would go back.
Written April 9, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review, Florey! Glad you had a rootin’ tootin’ good time from start to finish! We look forward to your next visit with us!
Written April 12, 2022
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DM
Flagstaff, AZ20 contributions
Mar 2022
I can't recommend this place. For the price, the food should be a lot better. It's barely bad buffet quality. So your basically paying for the entertainment value, which still seems a bit high. Best part of the night is the very end, with the Ghost Riders schtick. This place could do so much better thagh.
Written January 22, 2023
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We are sorry to hear about your Blazin' M experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, V2578TYdm.
Written January 25, 2023
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i used to have the recipe for the prickly pear cole slaw , I lost it . can you send it to me.
Written July 1, 2022
Are there any coupons or discounts offered for this? I have looked online and don't see anything, but lots of places have local coupon books that offer things. Never been to the area so would love to know!
Written March 24, 2022
Is there an entrance fee to go in and shop and maybe have a drink in the saloon?
Written March 19, 2019
Lori M
Cottonwood, Arizona
Thanks for your question! There is no admission charge. The courtyard is open with shops, activities and saloon only from 5:00 to 6:30PM on open days, just prior to the dinner bell. You would only book reservations (highly recommended) and pay for tickets if you stay for dinner and show. Hope to see you at the ranch soon!
Lori
Blazin’M Ranch
Written March 20, 2019
We are thinking of doing this next Summer while in Sedona but my kids will be 13 and 16. I am wondering if they will be too old? Is this more for younger children?
Thank you.
Written October 4, 2017
My 23-year-old son said he did not think your teenage children would enjoy the Blazin' M Ranch that much. I tend to agree. The western town is pretty small. The cowboy music is good and the show is kind of corny, in a good way. The food is very good. I'd say kids under 10 would enjoy this more.
Written October 6, 2017
Hi, we are planning a trip to Cottenwood next month and would love to visit Blazin M Ranch but my wife is a vegetarian. Are any of the meals suitable?
Thanks.
Written September 22, 2017
As stated above they do if requested,when making res. They are great folks and I'm sure that you will enjoy the show and the food
Written September 23, 2017
we are four women going from West Sedona and we don't want to drive in the dark so how much will cost to take a taxi or Uber . Each way
Written March 10, 2017
Lori M
Cottonwood, Arizona
There are some options available to and from the Blazin' M Ranch from Sedona, but not sure of costs, so have provided contact numbers below:
All Hours Transportation (928)254-8757
Limo Sedona-(928)649-0000
Ace Express 1-800-336-ACEX
Hope this helps!
Written March 12, 2017
do you carry Cannon's Sweet Hots...??? Their site lists you as a retailer.
Written June 4, 2016
Lori M
Cottonwood, Arizona
Hi, Rob. Sorry for the delay in response. Yes! We do carry Cannon Sweet Hots in Mild, Hot & Jalepeno version. You can call 800-937-8643 or visit our web-site on-line store to place your order.
Written June 10, 2016
I see there is a saloon to have a cocktail before dinner. I understand the price of dinner does not include wine or beer but can you order beer or wine to have with dinner and pay separately? Thank you.
Written June 14, 2015
Yes. You may purchase beer, wine and spirits before the show and during dinner also.
Written June 15, 2015
Lori M
Cottonwood, Arizona
Thanks for your inquiry and interest in Blazin'' M Ranch! Prices are as follows:
Adults: $35.95+tax
Seniors (65+): $32.95+tax
Children (3-12): $19.95+tax
Hope to see you at the ranch soon!
Written March 3, 2015
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