Chicago’s New Western Pop-Up
Saddle up for the wild wild (mid)west! Jack’s Big City Ranch Chicago, brought to us by the same creators of Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up and Jack’s Winter Village, is here for the summer. Located in Chicago’s Goose Island neighborhood, the pop-up features Instagramable photo ops, mini golf, go karts, mechanical bull riding, axe throwing, gem mining, food & drink. Tickets can be purchased for $23+ each. I recommend buying them ahead of time online. The experience is open to all ages, however you must be 18+ for axe throwing.
Instagramable Photo Ops
The best part of Jack’s Big City Ranch was the Western-themed photo backdrops positioned throughout the event’s 2 acres. From Shania Twain’s “Let’s go girls” to Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 clock to a big denim star, the options were top notch. Some of my other favorite photo ops included “Main Character Energy”, a cowboy hat wall with a beaded curtain, “Howdy”, a caravan filled with flowers, “Love Y’all”, and “Feeling Lucky?”.
Tickets & Event Add-Ons
Tickets for Jack’s Big City Ranch come in the form of a bundle. This will include admission plus one or more extras or drink tickets. Some popular packages include, but are not limited to:
- Hole in One: 1 Drink + Mini Golf ($23-$26)
- Wild West: 1 Drink + Bull Ride + 3 Axe Throws ($29)
- Outlaw: Bull Ride + Mini Golf ($31)
- Ready to Race: Go Kart + Mini Golf ($32)
Add-ons that can be purchased with a package include:
- 1 Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Drink ($9)
- 2 Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Drinks ($16)
- Mechanical Bull Ride ($9)
- 3 Axe Throws ($9)
- Gem Mining Rough Bag 5lbs ($10)
- Cowboy Hat ($10)
- Go Kart Ride ($15)
Things to Know
As mentioned, I recommend buying tickets online ahead of time. Walk-ups vary on availability and are usually priced higher in person. All sales are final and can not be cancelled or rescheduled. You will need your government-issued ID to enter the pop-up. Restrooms are available on-site via portable toilets. There are more drink options than food, so you may want to eat beforehand if you don’t like limited BBQ selection. Jack’s Big City Ranch is completely cashless and only accepts credit card or Apple Pay for payment. Free street parking is on a first-come-first-served-basis, and paid parking is available on select nights. You can view their FAQ page for additional information.
Jack’s Big City Ranch is one of many fun events happening this summer. To view more, take a look at Things to Do in Chicago: Summer 2022!