Father’s Day BBQ Picnic at McEvoy Ranch – June 15, 2025

# Father’s Day BBQ Picnic at McEvoy Ranch

McEvoy Ranch throws a relaxed Father’s Day get-together for families who want to celebrate outdoors. The ranch’s Petaluma property, with its poplar trees and pond, sets the scene for a day that’s all about food, music, and just hanging out together.

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This annual gathering is casual by design. It’s really about good food, live music, and making memories in a working ranch environment.

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Event Details

The Father’s Day BBQ Picnic happens on June 15, 2025, from 11:30am to 2:30pm. You’ll find it at McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma.

Tickets run $68 per person, or $57.80 if you’re a ranch member. Everyone needs to buy tickets ahead of time through the McEvoy Ranch website’s events page.

The ranch sits at 5935 Red Hill Road, about 15 minutes from downtown Petaluma. It feels like real countryside, but you don’t have to drive for hours from the Bay Area.

What’s Included

Each ticket covers:

BBQ boxed lunch made with McEvoy Ranch products

Live music

Lawn games like corn hole

Golf cart rides to see the farm animals

You can also buy:

Wine and other drinks

House-made gelato

The Ranch Experience

McEvoy Ranch covers 550 acres of rolling hills in western Marin County. The place mixes working agriculture with natural beauty, so it feels real but still comfortable for visitors.

It’s not your typical wine country vibe. Here, you get a practical, working-farm atmosphere.

Activities and Atmosphere

The event centers around Poplar Lane and the pond. Guests can spread out under the trees and pick a shady spot to relax.

Golf cart tours let you explore parts of the ranch that are usually off-limits, including spots where sheep and goats hang out.

Live music drifts through the afternoon, more like a soundtrack than a concert. Kids can play corn hole or just run around in the open space, so it works for all ages.

Food and Beverages

The BBQ boxed lunch is the main event. Ingredients come from the ranch or local producers, and McEvoy Ranch’s olive oil makes its way into the menu.

The boxed lunch setup isn’t quite like a backyard cookout, but it means no waiting in buffet lines. Families can pick their own picnic spot and settle in.

The ranch makes small-batch wines that fit the coastal climate. You can get them by the glass or bottle during the picnic.

Tips for Visitors

Thinking about coming out for a ranch event? Here are a few things that might help:

Wear flat, comfortable shoes. The ground’s pretty uneven in spots.

Even with some poplar shade, you’ll want sun protection. Trust me, the sun sneaks up on you out there.

Pack a blanket if you want a comfier seat. The grass is nice, but a little padding never hurts.

Try to arrive about 15 minutes early. It gives you time to park and wander over to the picnic area without rushing.

Bring cash for gelato. Sometimes cell service drops out, so cards might not work.

The Father’s Day BBQ keeps things simple. There’s good food, pretty scenery, and just enough going on to keep everyone happy, but really, it’s about hanging out together.

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Father’s Day BBQ Picnic at McEvoy Ranch – June 15, 2025