Mayan Americana

This year marks our 70th year in the saddle. Since 1951, we have been blessed to experience and celebrate seven decades of making Mayan guests happy!

Begin your family vacation the Mayan-Way:

• True warmth, friendliness, the beauty of the unspoiled hills
• Introductory horse lesson with the “Ryan-stone” Cowboy
• Wildlife hayride
• Redneck, the longhorn, poses for photos
• Kowgirl Kel’s legendary cowboy bingo
• Steaks grilled to perfection on an open fire

Mayan Myths & Legends

Join us for supper and cowboy tales.

Entertainment starts the evening with World-Champion Trick Roper, Kevin Fitzpatrick.

Have you heard about the buried gold on Mayan’s Fossil Hill, the Hollywood movies that were shot on our ranch property, or about the cowgirl from Northumbria, who is periodically seen in the late-night hours, by the romantic fern tree, waiting for the cowboy who never showed up 66 years ago for their secret wedding ceremony?

Our adult dining room setting makes for head-chef Shawna’s excellent 5-course meal, timeless stories based on historical events, tales that have been rooted in ranch folklore, and some good old-fashioned fun and humor.

All children 12 years & under will dine at the pavilion with Mayan staff as we make no exceptions for any child in the dining room on this one evening of the entire week. Children under 6 years must have a parent present or arrange for a sitter on this evening. Parents and teens, can of course, eat with their children at the pavilion.

Mayan Cowboy Hoedown 

Tonight is all about enjoying country life - family, food, fun, and forever memories.

1. Head to Hicksville and take in the beauty of the wide-open spaces and clean fresh Hill Country air. Play horseshoes, cornhole, washers, or just sit back and enjoy some knee-slapping country music.
2. BBQ chicken, beef fajitas, sausage on the stick, and lots of good ole homemade sides will be the night’s fare.
3. Finish the evening with some traditional family dances and a bonfire/marshmallow roast.

Mayan Talent Extraordinaire

If there is one thing the Mayan Ranch has plenty of, it is talented staff and talented guests. Today, the ranch staff and family, as well as our Mayan Dudes, share and celebrate their God-given talents. Singing, dancing, joke-telling, juggling, gymnastics or taekwondo demonstrations are just a few of the talents one might see on this extraordinary day in Mayan, Texas. Take part or just relax and be a spectator.

Menu this evening will be turkey, Texas tacos, and Mary’s legendary catfish.

Mayan Mexican Fiesta

• Children’s piñata
• Señor Ricochet and his Mariachi Music
• Wildlife hayride
• Stargazing with astronomer Eddie of Star Party America make this evening a Mayan favorite

Mayan Magnificence

An outstanding feature of the Mayan Ranch is her trademark BBQ and it is something the Mayan has down to a science. Beef brisket and ribs are cooked and queued to perfection with cowboy pinto and green beans, potato salad, coleslaw, Shawna’s special vegetarian dish, and brownies on the side.

Add along some friendly, family Cowboy competition and a family DJ dance-off, and you have a day of Mayan Magnificence. Kowgirl Kel will help you “Dude It” and “Put Your Little Foot” in the right place!

Mayan Texas Music

“Oh play me some Mayan Music, like Grandma and Grandpa used to play…”

Saturday is the closer to a great week and there is no better way to celebrate than with our cowboy steaks.

Our entertainment of the evening is a Mayan family production, a mix of:

• Music of all genres Mayan-style
• Comedy
• Wildlife hayride
• Redneck, the longhorn, poses for photos
• Finale by the Mighty Mayan Players will place a special Mayan imprint in your heart

Head-chef Shawna’s Breakfast Specialty Send-off

A Texas-sized, last Round-Up brunch will be served from 7:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. featuring a variety of breads, fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, and plenty of head-chef Shawna’s specialties.

Official check-out on Sunday is 11:00 a.m.