Get tickets now for Ben’s Ranch Foundation’s opens “Barn Bash” fundraiser

Popular square dance & dinner benefits nonprofit that helps teens struggling with mental health

Ben’s Ranch Foundation (BRF), a local nonprofit serving teens struggling with mental health challenges, has opened ticket sales for its annual fundraising event from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers.

The public is encouraged to attend this unique fundraiser that gets the audience up and on their feet.

The popular event features a square dance led by a professional caller, dinner, outdoor games, and a silent auction. Proceeds help fund programs for teens struggling with mental or emotional health challenges. Ben’s Ranch offers small group programs and paid internships on farms, at stables and in other outdoor locations.

“This event is a great opportunity for our team and supporters to gather, and it is a very important source of funds,” said event Co-Chair and Ben’s Ranch Board Member Kathy Arnold, owner of the Carmel Equestrian Center. “We encourage everyone to come out for a night of fun and purpose.”

Those who can’t attend can participate by bidding on silent auction items. The auction will open online by April 2 at app.galabid.com/barn_bash.

For more information and to register and sponsor visit bensranch.org/events.

BRF is based in Hamilton County and serves young people at numerous locations in Hamilton and Boone counties. In December 2023, Ben’s Ranch assumed management of Koteewi Stable and Trails, located in Koteewi Park, Strawtown, just a few miles northeast of Noblesville. At the stable, the public can enjoy trail rides on horseback, pony rides, hold birthday parties, attend special events, and adopt a horse. This unique partnership between BRF and the Hamilton County Parks Department allows BRF interns and small group participants to do chores, take care of the horses and learn skills at the stable.

For more about Ben’s Ranch Foundation and Koteewi Stable and Trails, visit bensranch.org and koteewitrails.org.

About Ben’s Ranch Foundation
Ben’s Ranch Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in central Indiana. The organization operates and supports programs designed to connect teens who have mental health challenges to jobs on farms and in stables and equine therapy facilities. Businessman Brose McVey founded the organization in honor of his late son, Ben, who suffered from mental illness before his unexpected death at 24 years old. For more information, visit bensranch.org.