New Year's Eve & 20th Anniversary — Ringing In The New Year on the Ranch at the Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch

Twenty Years of Celebrations

When Wild Horse Ranch hit its twentieth year as a Tucson event destination, the team knew the milestone deserved more than a quiet toast behind closed doors. Two decades of weddings, concerts, corporate retreats, and weekend gatherings had turned the property into a gathering place for thousands of families across southern Arizona. A proper New Year's Eve bash on the ranch felt like the right way to say thank you to the community that made it all possible.

On December 31, 2019, the gates opened at seven in the evening and the desert came alive. Guests arrived to a ranch transformed for the occasion, with string lights draped across the grounds, a full stage setup, and the kind of wide-open Arizona sky that makes every celebration feel a little bigger. It was a night built for looking back at everything the ranch had been and looking forward to everything it could become.

What Made It Special

The countdown to midnight was the centerpiece, but the hours leading up to it set the tone. Live entertainment kept the energy going from the moment guests walked in, and the bar was stocked for the occasion with craft cocktails and cold drinks to match the festive mood. VIP ticketholders had reserved seating near the stage and were treated to a complimentary champagne toast as the clock struck twelve.

When midnight arrived, fireworks lit up the sky over the Tucson Mountains. It was the kind of moment that only works on a ranch — open space, no city lights competing, and the sound of a crowd counting down together under a canopy of stars. Friends, families, and neighbors stood shoulder to shoulder on the grounds where so many milestones had already been celebrated, ringing in 2020 with the same spirit that had carried Wild Horse Ranch through its first twenty years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Here

The ranch is at 6801 N. Camino Verde in Tucson — easy to get to from I-10 and just minutes from the Tucson Mountains. About 20 minutes from Tucson International Airport. Parking is on-site and free. Questions? Call (520) 744-1012 or email oasis@wldhorse.com.

More at Wild Horse Ranch

A lot of people discover Wild Horse Ranch through events like this and come back for their own celebrations. The same property also does all-inclusive weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, and holiday parties for 60 to 200 guests. Check out the Oasis venue or the Sunset venue, or just come take a tour.