July 18–19 brought over 300 ERA-affiliated guests to the Lucky 7 Ranch in Hatch, Utah, for a weekend packed with adventure, laughter, and great company. Festivities kicked off Friday afternoon with bounce houses and scenic ATV tours around the property. After a food truck dinner, everyone gathered gathered for live music by Dopamine Crash, a local band.
The annual Boot Race returned with fierce competition, and racers gave it their all! Then the Ultimate Cowboy Showdown also returned; a wild, three-part team relay involving hula hoops, rubber band gun marksmanship, and stick horse barrel racing. In the end, the reigning champs held onto their title, becoming two-time Cowboy Showdown winners! From there, DJ Dynamo 373 cranked up the tunes and the afterparty lasted all night!
One beloved addition to the Summer Festival this year was Big Russ Ice Cream. The stand is named in honor of Russel J. Walter, Lovingly known as “Big Russ,” a man whose heart was as big as his hands. Big Russ was known for his love of family, ranching, and his unique passion for ice cream – especially a scoop of vanilla topped with a generous spoonful of Pace Picante hot sauce. As the founder of the Lucky 7 Ranch, we celebrated his legacy with each cold treat!
Saturday offered a slower pace, with guests enjoying a pancake breakfast, horseback rides, more bounce houses, and guided ATV tours. It was a truly unforgettable weekend. Thank you to all who attended!
About Us: At ERA Brokers | Colonial | Donahoe we are a brokerage infused with proprietary real estate technology. As part of Brokers Holdings, our organization operates commercial and residential brokerages in Arizona, California, Texas, Nevada, and Utah. With over 800 agents and staff, we collectively close over 5,500 transactions worth more than $2 billion in value annually. In addition, we manage nearly 2,500 property management units worth nearly $1 Billion in value for our clients. Founded in 1982, the firm has been helping clients for more than 40 years.
About the Lucky 7 Ranch: Lucky 7 Ranch has been a continuously operating and working ranch since 1872. It is one of the oldest and most storied ranch properties the State of Utah. Located on US Highway 89 it is spectacularly situated in close proximity to Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Russel and Patricia Walter brought it back into the family in 1965 and is here today as part of their legacy. Generations of the Walter Family have worked and played on the ranch.