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Smith Ranch
4.4 ★★★★☆ 178 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Katy, Texas
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 30 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 60–85-guest events in reviews
- Pricing packages mentioned around $395 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (281) 371-3318
- Website smithranchkaty.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“They have animals including ponies you can ride, bunnies, chickens, goats, deer, llamas, pigs and more.”
“The DJ played good music all day, the food trucks were good, the activities for the kids were fun and the ranch staff were excellent.”
Amenities couples mention
“The pond is quite nice for watching the ducks and geese.”
“They set up all the decorations, hung my banners, cut the cake, and set the bar area with my provided snacks and made it look fabulous!”
“Overall, it was a beautiful area, everyone complimented on the amount of space, and the animals all around the pavilion were so cool for the kids!”
From the reviews
Such a beautiful venue! The atmosphere is very relaxed and peaceful. The pond is quite nice for watching the ducks and geese. Pumba and the lady pigs are so sweet and loved having their ears scratched. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends. I hope to visit again next time I'm near Katy!
Smith Ranch is a hidden gem in Katy. There is so much to do for kids! We went to their Easter Egg Hunt and it was so worth the $20 each per guest. The Easter Egg Hunt had fun treats and prizes, there was a bunny and the entire facility was fully decorated.
This review is more of a 4.5 but I would rather give 5 stars instead of 4... I absolutely enjoyed this venue, my daughters party was a really big success. The wranglers were such a great help!!! I can not say that enough!!!
My nephew’s 1 yr bday party was here. There was plenty of room for all the guests (around 50 or so) and the 2 bounce houses. The kiddos loved that part and it was hard to drag them away for cake 😂
Getting married at Smith Ranch
Smith 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 Smith Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Smith 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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