Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nationally known home for boys and girls in a ranch setting. It was established in 1939 by the late Cal Farley, a Texas businessman and world welterweight wrestling champion of the 1920s.
The ranch covers 11,000 acres, and facilities include a chapel, clinic, schools, auditorium, visitor center and 27 homes for children.
More than 400 boys and girls help operate the ranch, attend school and vocational classes, and enjoy a year-round program of athletics. A popular event is the Boys Ranch Rodeo held on Labor Day weekend, which features competition among youths of all ages. Visitors are welcome. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily 800/687-3722. www.calfarleysboysranch.org.
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