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. Once your vehicle is parked, pedestrian access into the Calgary Stampede will be through the south entrance gate upon presentation of your ticket.
For your convenience, taxi loading and drop-off is available at the south end of the Calgary Stampede next to the Erlton CTrain.
PARKING ACCESS TIMES
As an afternoon event ticket holder, your parking pass is valid from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. As an evening event ticket holder, your parking pass is valid from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am.
TICKETS & GUESTS
TICKETS
Depending on the size of your group, you will be issued combinations of tickets that include 12 for the Wine Room, 40 for the Private Dining Room or 28 for the Al Fresco Balcony in a bound package. You will note that the covers of the ticket books indicate event and the day. Each ticket indicates your private dining area and a corresponding seat number for the outdoor seat deck. These tickets will also admit you to the Calgary Stampede through any of the three Calgary Stampede entrance gates and to the Grandstand on the day of the event.
EXTRA TICKETS
As ranahans is an exclusive venue with an exact number of viewing seats that correspond to the table seats, extra tickets are not available.
CHILDREN & YOUTHS
As a corporate hosting facility, ranahans should be treated as you would a place of business. Amenities and menu choices for young children have not been included in ranahans. Children visiting ranahans must hold a ticket at a dining table and should conduct themselves in a manner congruent with the surroundings. Parents with children not adhering to this will be asked to remove their children from the premises.
VISITORS
All guests must hold a ticket. Therefore no visitors are permitted.
DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE
The ranahans dress code is established as a compliment to the ambiance of the club and is strictly enforced at all times.
Gentlemen Pants or jeans in good repair; shirts with sleeves and collars. No shorts, no t-shirts, no tank tops.
Ladies Skirts, slacks and dresses; jeans in good repair. No shorts, no tank tops, no strapless tops.
Minors are expected to conform to the ranahans dress code for their gender.
Failure to comply with the dress code may result in you being asked to change into suitable attire or leave the ranahans premises. Management has the right to refuse admission or request any person to leave ranahans if he or she, in the opinion of the management, is not suitably attired.
VIP EXPERIENCES & GIFTING
VIP EXPERIENCE
It’s been known as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth for nearly a century, but isn’t it time you experienced the Calgary Stampede like it’s meant to be, behind the scenes and like a movie star? If you’d like to experience something truly exceptional, take a look at the outline below. We can customize your special day to suit your dream come true. VIP experiences must be booked in advance. Charges apply.
Saddle Up in your New Duds
Before your feet even touch the 190 acres of Stampede Park, you’ll head out for some shopping at local institutions with as much history as the Stampede itself to be outfitted in authentic western wear from head to toe - so nobody will suspect your real identity.
You’ll be fitted for your very own white Smithbilt hat, an internationally recognized symbol of Calgary and of western hospitality, and a gift that is presented to every visiting politician, celebrity and athlete since World War II. In fact, every Canadian Prime Minister and every US President of the last 50 years has been presented with a Smithbilt White Hat! Then it’s off to the Alberta Boot Company for custom cowboy boots just like the Hollywood filmmakers request – these folks even make the boots for the world-famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
From there, you’ll be whisked to the world-famous Calgary Stampede Rodeo - but don’t expect to get too comfortable just yet. You’re going to see it from a cowboy’s point of view, as you go behind the bucking chutes and get some dirt (and maybe other stuff) on those new boots.
The Best Seats in the House
When you’re done roughing it, it’s time to move on upstairs to the best seats in the house to watch the actual Rodeo from an exclusive club called The Lazy S. Here you’ll dine on Alberta beef and other tempting offerings while sipping wines that even the best restaurants in town don’t have on their lists.
By now you’ll have realized that despite your attempt to fit in like a real cowboy, there is someone following you. It’s not the paparazzi - just your private photographer who is capturing all the events of your special day on film.
And They’re Off!
After the Rodeo, your tour picks up again with a visit behind the scenes as chuckwagon racing preparations are made to present the GMC Rangeland Derby and a spectacular outdoor stage show under the starry sky. And speaking of those races, you’ll be watching them from a private suite just a few feet away from the start and finish line as you munch on more delicious food. Not close enough? Then we’ll take you to the rail to feel the pounding of the hoofs and the spray of the dirt from inches away and then up to the “Eye in the Sky” to see a bird’s-eye view of this western spectacular.
It’s Showtime
When the races conclude, it’s back to The Lazy S for amazing seats for the Grandstand Show. Just when you think it can’t get any better, we’ll take you to the launch site of the “TransAlta Lights Up the Night” fireworks finale and you’ll get to push some buttons to set the sky ablaze as the day draws to a close.
For $3,500 plus GST per person, your private tour guide will make this all happen. You can even add on a private helicopter to drop you right at the Rodeo so all 17,000 fans can wonder what movie star is arriving ($1,000 per person extra, based on party of six). One tour per day, maximum six per tour.
COWBOY CONCIERGE
Full concierge services are offered at ranahans. We would be happy to assist you with information on ranahans amenities, Calgary Stampede activities and schedules, ground transportation and to assist with special dining or hosting requirements. There are three concierge desks located at the elevator, main dining room and at the Lounge.
CORPORATE GIFTING
If you are looking for that special something or simply want to ask about unique ideas, we have the experience to help gift wrap a lasting impression. We have considered how the weather affects a gifting idea all the way to how your guest will carry the item away, especially if they plan on enjoying Stampede Park after the event.
We’ll even secure your gifts in storage and have them set out for your guest’s arrival. If there are leftovers after the event, we’d be happy to courier them back to you. Deliveries are required by June 25, 2009.
Calgary Stampede Premium Seating Attention: Jessica Bartsch 2300 Stampede Trail SE Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
For more information contact Kelly Angele at 403.818.0838 or [email protected].
FOOD & BEVERAGE ranahans ingredients are hand selected and fresh. The Calgary Stampede is proud of its agricultural roots. By offering fresh food sourced from our local producers, we can help reduce our environmental footprint while serving up an authentic western culinary experience.
WINE ROOM & PRIVATE DINING ROOM
The Wine Room and the Private Dining Room offer the opportunity for an intimate atmosphere where food is plated and served directly to the table. You pre-select a special menu for your guests’ enjoyment and to maximize your hosting capabilities.
If you are seated in the Wine Room or Private Dining Room, you will choose from the following menus.
TO START
Medley of Hors d’oeuvres Soup of the Day or Salad
CHOICE OF 1 SALAD
Summer Greens in a Cucumber Ring with Julienne Vegetables cilantro marinated grilled prawns, sun dried cranberries, balsamic vincotto dressing
Butterleaf Lettuce Greens walnuts, fresh oranges, raspberry vinaigrette
Spinach Pear Salad BC bartlet pears, roasted pecans, gorgonzola cheese, saskatoon vinaigrette ranahans Caesar crisp romaine, radicchio leaf, spicy croutons, fresh bacon bits, asiago cheese crisps, ranahans caesar dressing
Indonesian Gado Salad diced Chinese cabbage, carrots, snow peas, peppers, sprouts, sliced grilled chicken, chopped peanuts, satay vinaigrette
CHOICE OF 2 ENTREES’
Flame Broiled Chicken Supreme wild mushroom pesto cream sauce
AAA Alberta Prime Rib marinated in herbs & spices, drizzled with merlot au jus
Roast AAA Alberta Beef Striploin pepper crusted, tarragon-shallot sauce
Rack of Lamb herb & garlic dijon mustard rub, shallot green peppercorn sauce
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna fennel & tomatillo relish
CHOICE OF 2 DESSERTS
Strawberries Romanoff whipped cream, iced with kirsh, port & Grand Marnier
Vintage Cheesecake chocolate graham crust, strawberry & blackberry coulis
Layered Callebaut Mousse viennese roll, raspberry coulis
Marsala Berries Sabayon fresh berries , fluffy marsala custard sauce
Chocolate Tiramisu Coupe coffee & Kahlua infused lady fingers, creamy vanilla mascarpone layers
AL FRESCO BALCONY
Guests seated here are served a medley of hors d’oeuvres to start. Then they come inside to visit the action stations within the main dining room for culinary selections. Dessert is chef’s selection and will be brought right to your table.
Just to whet your appetite, here’s a sampling of the fine fare that will be offered.
TO START
Cream of Wood Mushroom stilton cheese
Caesar Salad parmesan slivers
Smoked Wild Mushrooms gathered greens in a sweet onion vinaigrette
Panzenalla Salad fresh artichokes & red wine vinaigrette
Garlic Prawns chardonnay cream sauce
Basil & Vidalia Onion Bruschetta
Sushi & Sashimi
ENTRÉE
Roasted AAA Alberta Striploin of Beef black peppercorn & cognac sauce
Alberta Rack of Lamb sun dried tomato & feta cheese rub
Seared Fresh Halibut lemon-dill sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli truffle cream sauce
Grilled Lobster Tails lemon butter
Spanish Pella chorizo sausage
DESSERT
Callebaut Chocolate Fondue fresh strawberries, biscotti, lady fingers, marshmallows
Banana Strawberry Flambé rum, French vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries almond roca
Peach & Pear Flambé rum, French vanilla ice cream
Cherries Jubilee Flambé kirsch, ice cream
SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS
If you require a vegetarian option, have dairy restrictions or allergies please let us know. If you are in the Wine Room or Private Dining Room, you can fill it out on the event order form.
For special meal requests contact Kelly Angele at 403.818.0838 or [email protected].
WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
A diverse selection of wine, beer & spirits will be proudly served in ranahans. The Calgary Stampede has an exclusive agreement with Labatt Breweries and we serve a full line of Labatt beverages.
Beer $6.40 Bud, Bud Light, Kokanee
Premium Beer $7.40 Bud Light Lime, Stella Artois
Coolers $6.90 Smirnoff Ice
Feature Wine - by the bottle or the glass Price & selection varies
Premium Liquor $6.40 Bacardi Dark rum, Bacardi White rum, Smirnoff vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Canadian Club rye, Glenlivet scotch
Specialty Spirits Price & selection varies
Feature Cocktails A full list of spirits and pricing will be found in the cocktail menu
Your server will be more than happy to assist your guests with any request.
BAR CHOICE
A variety of bar choices are available. The resident Sommelier will available to assist with your wine selection. You will only be charged for alcoholic or specialty beverages that are consumed. All non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea are included at no additional cost. You will need to select one of the following bar choices.
If you are in the Wine Room or Private Dining Room, you can fill it out on the event order form. If you are on the Al Fresco Balcony please select the bar choice on the credit card authorization form.
Welcome Host Bar We’d be pleased to make champagne, wine, beer and/or a feature drink available to guests upon arrival. Please describe brand or kind, quantity and timeline on the event order form or credit card authorization form.
Wine Host Bar Wine, bottled water & virgin cocktails will be charged to the event holder.
Wine & Beer Host Bar Wine, beer, premium beer, coolers bottled water & virgin cocktails will be charged to the event holder.
Premium Host Bar Wine, beer, premium beer, coolers, premium liquor, specialty spirits, feature cocktails, bottled water & virgin cocktails will be charged to the event holder.
Cash Bar Wine, beer, premium beer, coolers, premium liquor, specialty spirits, feature cocktails, bottled water & virgin cocktails will be charged to the guest.
CHARGES & GRATUITY
BEVERAGE CHARGES
Your event is inclusive of all afternoon and/or evening menu selections and all soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea. Charges apply to alcoholic or specialty beverages and special requests. Whether guests will be responsible for their own charges or a corporate account is used, at the conclusion of the experience a bill will be presented and a signature will be required to sign off on the amount.
GRATUITY
A fixed gratuity of 18% will be automatically added and shown on all bills and invoices.
For a more information contact Kelly Angele at 403.818.0838 or [email protected].
EVITE
This entertaining and unique way to invite your guests is specially created to set the stage for a great event. Your guests will be able to RSVP directly back to you and all the details are included. All you need to do is visit www.premiumseating.calgarystampede.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES & POLICIES
It is our pleasure to welcome you to one of our Premium Seating venues. The Infield Suites, ranahans, 30X Saloon and The Lazy S are exclusive. You now have access to one of the most sought-after hosting venues in Calgary while being in the centre of all the action of a world-famous sporting event. The atmosphere and integrity of these exclusive venues is in your hands. We have outlined a number of responsibilities and policies below to help make every guest’s experience all that it should be. Your co-operation in following these guidelines is appreciated and expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A contact person and a host must be designated. The contact person is responsible for making arrangements prior to event day and the host is responsible for on-site activities. Remember that the host also requires a ticket. The same person may fill both roles. The host should be available to guests on event day whether on or off site and liaise with the Calgary Stampede Premium Seating team. Any challenges on event day should be reported to the designated venue concierge by this person.
HOST CONDUCT
As a host of an event in one of our Premium Seating venues, you are expected to assume responsibility for your guests conduct while on the premises. Duplication or re-use of tickets or parking passes will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in immediate expulsion from the venue.
MEMBER CONDUCT (ranahans, The Lazy S)
Members with lounge access must accompany their guests at all times. Members with event day tickets can give their tickets to someone to sit at their table or in Loge Seating and do not have to be present.
Members are expected to remain with their guests and assume responsibility for their conduct while on the premises. Duplication or re-use of tickets, member cards or parking passes will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in immediate expulsion from the venue.
POLICIES
1. The host and/or member agrees to abide by the following rules set out by the Calgary Stampede (CS):
a) To use the hosting venue only for the purpose of viewing the event;
b) to observe all regulations pertaining to the hosting venue;
c) to observe all police, fire and sanitary regulations imposed by any governmental authorities, or made by or on behalf of fire insurance underwriters;
d) to observe and comply with all rules. In the absence of rules, the right of any person to enter a Premium Seating venue shall be subject to the discretion of the CS or any person with apparent authority acting on its behalf who may in his absolute discretion, refuse admission to or evict any person from the venue;
e) that the right of access for the host and/or member and guests to the Premium Seating venue for any event is conditional on the presentation of the appropriate ticket or member card; f) not to attach or display any signs, advertisements or notices on the interior or exterior of any of the Premium Seating venues or the viewing area thereof, but the host and/or member is permitted to display its corporate logo within any private reserved area in a non- permanent manner; and
to keep and maintain the Premium Seating venue in first class condition as delivered at the commencement of the event.
2. Smoking is not allowed in any Premium Seating venue or associated private seat deck, Grandstand or outside patio.
3. Hosts and/or members are responsible for any damages caused by themselves or their guests. Damages should be reported immediately.
4. Management has the right to remove any person whose conduct is inappropriate for the Premium Seating venue.
5. CS and its employees and agents shall have the ongoing right to enter the Premium Seating venue at any and all times.
6. CS is not responsible for theft or any loss or damage to any of the property of the hosts and/or members or any of their guests.
IMPROPER BEHAVIOUR
Without limitation to the types of behaviour that is prohibited by the rules, the following are examples of behaviour that will be deemed to be prohibited:
1. Vulgar or suggestive remarks, sexual jokes or stories.
2. Repeated and unwelcome invitations to socialize.
3. Demands for sexual favours.
4. Threats, abuse or comments which show contempt for a person's gender, body or other attributes.
5. Visual display of suggestive images such as pornographic, sexually explicit or offensive material.
6. Leering, ogling, whistling and making obscene gestures.
7. Unwelcome physical contact such as (without limitation) pinching, grabbing, kissing, rubbing, massaging or caressing.
8. Entering the washroom facilities of the opposite gender.
9. Disorderly conduct such as yelling, spitting or hitting another person or object.
10. Arguing with a staff member about access to the venue or application of the dress code.
11. Sitting at a table or in a reserved seat for which one does not hold a ticket.
12. Any interference with the enjoyment of the venue by other members.
13. Any other form of sexual, physical or mental assault.