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McFarland Living History Ranch
4.6 ★★★★★ 145 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Galt, California
Old, restored ranch open for events and field trips, featuring an 1860s house, hot-air-balloon festivals, a kite festival and free tours, plus a barn.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 120–120-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Phone +1 209-730-3127
- Website galthistory.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“Wonderful historical tour of the rebuilt restored house from the 1860's by Jake who along with his family and volunteers did all the work years ago and maintain it now.”
“We've been coming to McFarland ranch since we were kids 🥲 Thank you to all who helped us live our fantasy for a day!”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, a beautiful blend of rustic charm and timeless elegance and it created the most magical backdrop for our ceremony and reception.”
“I found it easier to take the shuttle.”
From the reviews
Thank you for hosting the Galt Balloon Festival. It was well organized and employees all super helpful. We are excited for next year. Food vendors were good. Thanks again.
Our wedding at McFarland Ranch was nothing short of perfect! The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, a beautiful blend of rustic charm and timeless elegance and it created the most magical backdrop for our ceremony and reception. What truly set McFarland Ranch apart, though, was the people.
Very nice venue for a wedding! Tons of trees, nice restrooms. Plenty of space for parking. We were very impressed with this facility! I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the Galt area!
We just had our dream wedding!! 120 guests, June 6th, ceremony at 4pm and reception until 10pm. Perfect partly cloudy, high of 85 degrees with a cool delta breeze. Beautiful trees, green grass, open fields, and plenty of shade throughout the whole event. Bride and groom prep rooms had everything we needed.
Getting married at McFarland Living History Ranch
McFarland Living History Ranch comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at McFarland Living History Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at McFarland Living History Ranch — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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