Indian Ranch

Cool Spot and Setup
Love Indian Ranch. It’s a bit hillbilly, but it is part of the charm. This is a great outdoor venue that sits right on Webster Lake. This is real throwback to the venues of old where you can drink and party in the parking lot without being harassed before the show. Parking is affordable, drinks inside the venue are decently priced, and you can’t get a bad seat.
Tip:
Never pay for the most expensive ticket, you can’t get a bad seat.
They have events all summer, check out the website.
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We went twice this year (1^st time at this venue for us). The 1^st show we got there right at 2:00, it didn’t say there was an opening act on the web page so we didn’t know to go earlier. We thought maybe the show would really start at 2:15. There was a huge line of people waiting to have their ID’s checked to be able to buy a drink once they got it. Well the act started as we were in line exactly at 2:00, so they had about 200 angry people standing in line outside the event waiting for the just 2 girls to put wristbands on everyone. Poor planning for them. Once we got in things were fine, but it was a bummer to not be inside for the first 2 – 3 songs.
The venue is smallish so we really liked it. Think half the size of the Bank Boston Pavillion. The general admission seats are uncovered and I can’t imagine going on a hot sunny day since you’d probably fry on the metal benches. They do have a concession stand with really bad cheap burgers and other fried food available.
The second show we went to that was also supposed to start at 2:00 (we got there at 1:30 this time) but didn’t start until just after 3:00. So plan all you want, you might either be late or sitting there for eternity!
I’m giving it 4 stars because it’s such a small venue, it’s outdoors and casual & a nice way to spend a summer afternoon. Although some other reviewer seemed upset about ticket prices I though under $ 50 to see a band I like is not bad given what some venues charge.

Unless you are a drunk or like to be surrounded by drunks, this is not the place to enjoy a concert. Who gets drunk on a Sunday at Noon? I paid $ 200 for four general admission tix only to be seated on stage right, in the backless green benches for the Willie concert. There was also no handicap parking when we arrived. Willie had a grand piano on stage that entirely blocked seeing him and his music was drowned out by the belligerent drunks that surrounded us. It’s a great venue and it’s too bad the class of people they attract can ruin a good time. If the town had a DUI check at the exit… they could lower rates with the revenue they collect…

Very disappointed in ticket prices and the way they’ve changed the seating arrangements. IMO they over priced themselves. And Changing the general seating area really sucks. We used to go 3 – 4 Times A year. Now can’t afford to go at all because of price for Tickets. Always went to see Charlie Daniels and won’t be doing that anymore. Too bad. Maybe when they start losing customer because of ticket prices they’ll go back to reasonable Prices. And seating back. Or at least have the back seats under canopy for some general seating.

There’s just something incredible about having a strong buzz, in the summer heat listening to live music. Indian Ranch encompasses everything a Summer night out should be. Camping, on a lake, strong drinks, music and good crowds.
This venue allows for a very intimate setting and because of this let’s you really interact with the artist.
Parking isn’t bad, but if you can, try to secure a camp site for the night of your show. The shows end early but the party doesn’t stop! The bartenders are far from shy, you really should have a DD.
They nail down some pretty impressive artists for the location as well as size. Ticket prices have always been fair. Food and drink prices are very good, I was anticipating them to be through the roof, but they’re not.
I highly recommend it.

Great small venue for intimate shows! Caught Peter Wolf here for a benefit for Cystic Fibrosis. Had a bbq for the show too! Decent food and drink prices. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Will definitely catch more shows here!

I was here two years ago for a beerfest and last summer for a small country concert. First the beerfest:
Indian Ranch has a good setup for an expo event like the new annual Webster Lake Beerfest. Tables were mostly under a canopy by the beach with a few stretching out back towards the food window behind the concert stage. They had more room to expand into the concert stage area and up the path to the road if needed. Tables were not too crammed together and there was plenty of room to move around. Overall a very enjoyable experience. I’d give Indian Ranch a ⁴⁄₅ a venue for an expo event.
The concert setup is a little weaker. Seating is limited. I’m curious to know if they cram people on the beach or somewhere else when big acts like Charlie Daniels Band are there. Pam O. mentioned the food prices, I’d agree that they’re reasonable for being at a concert but not in general. Indian Ranch as a concert venue falls a little short at a ³⁄₅. Since that’s what it usually is that’s what it gets overall.

I went here for a concert today. The venue is pretty small, but you can really interact with the musicians! The food and drink prices are reasonable, especially for a concert! I will be back!