Dutton Days
A Yellowstone-style western weekend on the historic grounds of Big Rock Creek. Boots, barns, horses & a whole lot of cowboy.
Step back in time · Head out west
The way things were — and still are
Dutton Days is our annual trip back to the Old West, themed after the Dutton family and the world of Yellowstone. Spend the day with homestyle cooking, horse rides, a horse parade, cowboy demonstrations, miniature cows, western vendors — and cap the night with a boot-stompin' barn dance under the chandeliers.
All weekend long
Fun for every cowboy & cowgirl
Live Music & Barn Dance
Line dancing lessons with Billie at 6, then The Farmers Daughter takes the stage from 7–10 PM inside our iconic chandelier-lit Upper Barn. Tickets are $10, and a Dutton Days admission ticket is also required.
$10 · includes lessons
Guided Horseback Trail Rides
Ride Big Rock Creek's expansive trails and lakeside with the experienced guides at Limitless Riders. Choose a 60–90 minute guided trail ride or a 30-minute ride around the lake. Spots are limited — book ahead.
$60 – $95 + ticket
Animals & Petting Zoo
Meet our four-legged stars up close — from towering longhorns to the crowd-favorite miniature cows — plus a petting zoo and pony rides the little ones will love.
Included with entry
Best Dressed & Lookalike Contest
Dress as your favorite Dutton and strut your stuff. Judged during The Farmers Daughter's set break, our champion takes home prizes — think tickets or a VIP village tent at Miracle at Big Rock.
Enter on site
Food Trucks & Fireside Cooking
Start the morning with Cowboy Coffee & Pancakes by the fire, then graze five food trucks all afternoon — Pizza Barn, Fireside Cooking, Rod's Swedish Sausage, The Cured Crow & Rudolph's.
2 – 8 PM
Family & Youth Fun
Plenty to keep the whole crew busy all afternoon:
- Corn pit by Cushing CO-OP
- Bounce houses & roping dummies
- Pony rides with Limitless Riders
- Gold Rush kits (paid)
- Vendor market & live music
Plan your day
Saturday Schedule
Saturday, September 26 · Times are estimates and may vary. Horseback rides have limited spots — book ahead.
Before the Gates Morning experiences · book ahead
Afternoon & Evening
Grab your spot
Tickets & Pricing
Add-On Experiences
Add-on experiences require a Dutton Days admission ticket. Horseback rides have limited spots and several sessions run in the morning before gates open — book ahead.
Make a weekend of it
Stay on the grounds
Don't just visit — stay the night. Big Rock Creek offers camping, glamping, cowboy camping and cozy lodging steps from all the action.
Glamping
Western comfort without roughing it — cozy, furnished tents just steps from all the Dutton Days action.
Book Glamping →Lodging
Comfortable on-site lodging for the whole family — the easiest way to stay close to the fun.
View Lodging →Camping
Pitch a tent under the stars on the historic grounds, steps from all the Dutton Days action.
Book Camping →🌾 Primitive Field Campsites
Rough it, cowboy style
Experience the outdoors the old-fashioned way. Our spacious primitive field campsites are made for campers who want a simple, open-air night under the Wisconsin sky during Dutton Days — no frills, just you, the fire ring of stars overhead, and room to spread out.
No picnic tables, fire pits, water, or electric hookups — simple by design.
Bring your own power if you need it.
Most sites enjoy full sun, with some afternoon shade from the nearby tree line.
Admission included means you're steps from the schedule, activities & fun.