Great American Lone Star Ranch

Great American Lone Star Ranch Great American Lone Star Ranch provides educational experiences that inspire and last a lifetime!

You probably had no idea ... that Stephenville, Texas is the home base of the number one traveling “Ag-utainment” company in the country
—Great American Entertainment Co— and its educational, hands-on attractions. It was founded in 1983 by David and Dianne Linderman and from that first year, the company has been number one of its kind. Their quest is to make sure that every man, woman and child ha

s the opportunity to realize how important agriculture is, and to keep the culture of animals and farms alive and thriving. David and Dianne started a traveling Petting Farm that they took to fairs all across the country to allow the young to the young at heart to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with every kind of farm animal, and even some not-so-farm animals such as llamas, wallabies, deer, potbellied pigs, mini donkeys, mini horses and much more. It has become one of the most-visited attractions at any fair, rodeo or event and is one of twelve incredible attractions that Great American Entertainment Company brings to venues all across America. The most interesting part of the story is, that along the way, David and Dianne worked with troubled teenagers using hard work and animals as therapy. Not only did it work for kids to be responsible for living creatures, but they learned a work ethic that saved their own lives. Ten of them are now partners of this incredible company and are raising their kids in this wonderful environment. Six years ago, David and Dianne Linderman, along with their 10 business partners, made the decision to move their company and their families from Oregon to beautiful Stephenville, Texas. Dianne found Stephenville by unfolding a large Texas map, closing her eyes, and asking God to pick the place where they should move. With her finger pointed, she lowered it to the map where it landed on Stephenville...

During of the pandemic, we were grounded at home on our 50-acre —Great American Lone Star Ranch— here in Stephenville, Texas (and loved every minute of it), but we had to pivot to new ideas and events to support our staff and feed our petting farm animals and ponies. We launched several very successful ventures and survived because of the patronage of our incredible community. Dianne’s Ranch Diner is temporarily closed due to the staffing shortage. Our highly trained Ranch Girls are back out on the road with our Great American Entertainment Company as we continue working with all our amazing fairs, festivals, and rodeos. We are in the planning stages of some future events and programs and are looking forward to seeing all of you back here soon!

01/19/2026
12/19/2025

Our Great American Petting Farm is in Granbury, Texas thru December only!

Hours:
Fridays & Saturdays: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Location:
Granbury Square Plaza
201 E Pearl St.
Admission is just $5 per person, with feed and merchandise available for purchase additionally.

GreatAmericanPettingZoo.com
541-512-1100

12/11/2025
12/05/2025
11/28/2025

Visit the great American Petting Farm in Granbury, Texas!

November 28-December 28

Fridays: 11am-8pm
Saturdays: 11am-8pm
Sundays: 11am-6pm

Granbury Square Plaza
201 E Pearl St.
Granbury, TX

$5 admission
Feed & Merchandise available for purchase

We can’t wait to see y’all!

GreatAmericanPettingZoo.com
541-512-1100

Visit our store The Texas Mercantile, Stephenville’s favorite place to shop for Texas and USA made items and a regenerat...
06/05/2025

Visit our store The Texas Mercantile, Stephenville’s favorite place to shop for Texas and USA made items and a regenerative grass fed beef!

For more info: www.TheTexasMercantile.com

This week Cherry Pie, Dianne’s Famous Cheesecake, and Berry Bars are available by the slice in the cold case to-go at The Texas Mercantile.

Hours: Wed - Sat 10am-5pm

254-431-1108

Location: Great American Lone Star Ranch
Dianne’s Ranch Diner
(Diner is not open at this time)
5396 S. US Hwy 281
Stephenville, TX 76401

Exciting new necessary and educational opportunity from the fascinating owners of Great American Entertainment Company, ...
01/09/2025

Exciting new necessary and educational opportunity from the fascinating owners of Great American Entertainment Company, Dianne's Ranch Diner, Great American Lone Star Ranch, American Pioneer Ranch, Kids Can Cook Academy and Everything Texas Mercantile!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BNxeeRKCY/

01/02/2025
12/28/2024

Address

5396 S US Highway 281
Stephenville, TX
76401

Telephone

+15415121100

Website

http://AmericanPioneerRanch.com/, http://AmericanPioneers.tv/, http://KidsCanCoo

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