Private Dining Event Guide
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The term "ranahan" refers to a top hand or a good all-around cowboy. A throwback to the days of the old west, the word is heard these days mostly in cowboy poetry, but its relevance lives on as a fitting description of those individuals at the top of their game and an integral part of the action. This “private club” located on the third floor of the Grandstand is truly the place where business deals are made. The setting is undeniably western and your guests will know instantly that you hold them in special esteem. A spacious, elegant venue bathed in earthy tones and rustic touches offers an authentic western experience that marries fine food and fine spirits at tables of 4 or 6. There are three exclusive private dining areas where you can host 12 to 40. Your experience culminates with the best Rodeo and Chuckwagon racing action in the world from the secluded and upscale seat deck featuring personalized service. Your evening comes to a close with a remarkable fireworks finale to the Grandstand Show. You’ll find that even the ambiance in the exclusive Lounge and outdoor patio carry a special warmth for intimate conversation. PRIVATE DINING EVENT GUIDE There are three exclusive private dining areas for you to choose from. You have the flexibility to host groups from 12 to 40 people in style and comfort while you enjoy fine food and fine spirits. When the action starts outside, guests will move to their reserved seats in the outdoor covered seat deck. The VIP experience continues throughout the event with personalized service right to your seats. PRIVATE DINING ROOM Located in the southwest corner of ranahans, up to 40 guests can enjoy the fine dining and true western hospitality this venue has to offer. In order to enhance your private group hosting experience, your guests will receive personal table service with menu items pre-selected by you. WINE ROOM Surrounded by the ranahans wine reserve, the Wine Room is an intimate retreat accommodating up to 12 people. You will receive personal table service with regionally inspired culinary selections pre-selected by you. The elegant décor make this an experience you and your guests will never forget. AL FRESCO BALCONY Host your guests on our spacious western balcony. With a maximum of 28 guests, this open air experience will allow you to enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the majestic Calgary skyline. Fine foods will be offered from distinct action stations, allowing you and your guests to custom design your dining experience at which ever pace you choose. We’ve designed everything to meet your needs and your tickets are inclusive of the following: • Gourmet food selection • Non-alcoholic beverages • Resident Sommelier available to assist with your wine selection • Reserved private dining area • Covered outdoor seats with the best views in the house including personal seat-side service • Exclusive Lounge and outdoor patio for use before, during and after events (subject to venue capacity) • Event tickets including gate admission • Parking on a limited basis on event day • Private elevator access • Executive-level washrooms and amenities • Complimentary event programs and inserts • Live event feed displayed on plasma screens throughout the venue • Cowboy Concierge service • Pre-event services through Premium Seating who will assist you with your event 2009 PRICE LIST Afternoon Evening Private Dining Room Afternoon $16,800 $16,800 Wine Room Evening $10,200 $10,200 Al Fresco Balcony Afternoon $5,160 $5,160 *plus GST per event EVENT ORDER FORM An event order form for the Private Dining Room and/or Wine Room must be completed by June 18, 2009. If your order form has not been received by this date the menu selection will be made by the chef and premium host bar will be offered. To ensure quality and our ability to exceed your expectations, no exceptions will be made. You will receive a link via email to complete this form once we have received a credit card authorization form and you have received your tickets. Due to the nature of the event, 48 hours notice prior to the event must be given for any changes to food and beverage. If you have the Al Fresco Balcony reserved, then the only form you need to complete is the credit card authorization form. For more information contact Kelly Angele at 403.818.0838 or [email protected]. CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION Corporate accounts are set up for all event holders. A credit card authorization form must be completed in advance of receiving your tickets. You will be invoiced or charged, based on your preference following the final day of the Calgary Stampede. If payment is not received within 60 days of the invoice date the credit card provided will automatically be charged. For more information contact Diana Hartford at 403.261.9341 or [email protected]. ACCESS & PARKING ACCESS TIMES • 11:30 pm for the 1:30 pm start of the Afternoon Rodeo • 6:00 pm for the 8:00 pm start of the Evening Show You are welcome to stay at your table following the Afternoon Rodeo until 5:00 pm. If you are with us for the Evening Show, we close at 1:00 am. DAILY ranahans & CALGARY STAMPEDE TIMES 11:00 am Calgary Stampede facilities and attractions open 11:30 am ranahans open for the afternoon 1:30 pm Rodeo starts 4:30 pm Rodeo ends 5:00 pm ranahans dining areas close 6:00 pm ranahans open for the evening 8:00 pm GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races start 9:30 pm Intermission – Chuckwagon Races end 10:00 pm Grandstand Show starts 11:15 pm TransAlta Lights Up the Night fireworks finale Midnight Calgary Stampede closes for the night 1:00 am ranahans last call No public access to the Calgary Stampede each evening after midnight. SMOKING Effective January 1, 2008, the Tobacco Reduction Act became law in Alberta. The new Tobacco Reduction Act further prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces by removing the previous exception for adult-only smoking areas and by prohibiting smoking in private clubs such as ranahans whether or not members of the public have access to the building, structure or area as of right or by express or implied invitation. Therefore, the new law requires the Calgary Stampede to designate all portions of ranahans, including the outdoor patio, as a non-smoking area. Those guests wishing to smoke must leave the Grandstand building and smoke more than five metres outside the Grandstand west main entrances in the courtyard. Cowboy Concierge will assist our smoking guests with exiting and re- entry procedures. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ranahans DIRECTIONS ranahans is located at the north end of the third level of the Grandstand. From the Olympic Way entry: 1. Travel south bound to the Saddledome and cross under the Plus-15 (yellow awning covered walkway). 2. Follow Olympic Way as it bends to the right and turns into Stampede Way. 3. Take a left at the Stampede Store and Canadian Pro Rodeo and Country Music Hall of Fame (two log buildings). 4. Follow this road as it bends to the right. 5. Continue south past the Nashville North Saloon tent. 6. Grandstand is approximately 60 metres south of Nashville North on the left. 7. Enter ranahans through a private entrance well marked with signage from the Grandstand courtyard. 8. Take the private elevator to the third level. From the Erlton CTrain entry: 1. Follow the plaza that runs along the riverbank. 2. Turn left onto Stampede Trail. 3. Cross the bridge. 4. Grandstand entrance is just after the bridge on the right-hand side. 5. Enter ranahans through a private entrance well marked with signage from the Grandstand courtyard. 6. Take the private elevator to the third level. From the Victoria Park CTrain entry: 1. Once through the gates stay to the right side as you pass into Weadickville. 2. Continue along the path until you reach the Big Four Building. 3. From the Big Four building look up and see the Skyride directly in front about 30 metres. 4. Follow the path of the Skyride south to the end of the line. 5. Directly across from the south end of the Skyride is the entrance to the Grandstand. 6. Enter ranahans through a private entrance well marked with signage from the Grandstand courtyard. 7. Take the private elevator to the third level. PRIVATE ELEVATOR Guests of ranahans must access the venue via the private elevator on the west side of the Grandstand. This entrance contains a reception area as well as a concierge desk for assistance. All guests are required to present their ticket before proceeding to ranahans. PARKING You will be provided with parking on the day of your event in the ranahans private parking area adjacent to the south gate. A specified number of parking passes are included in your ticket package with the event and the day. • Private Dining Room - 5 parking passes • Wine Room - 2 parking passes • Al Fresco Balcony - 4 parking passes Please display your parking pass on your rear-view mirror prior to arriving at the Calgary Stampede to ensure efficient entry through the pass gate. Entry is possible from either east or westbound on 25 Avenue SE, immediately east of Macleod Trail. As a landmark closest to your desired entry destination, you may wish to look for the large Canadian flag displayed at Indian Village. Parking passes must remain visible inside the vehicle at all times while parked in the ranahans parking lot.