6666 Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fire Relief Benefit Raises Over $1 Million
Photo by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 23, 2024) – The 6666 Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fire Relief Benefit co-hosted by Taylor Sheridan and his Four Sixes Ranch and Ryan Bingham, in partnership with Hotel Drover, raised $1.5 million for the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Disaster Relief Fund benefitting ranchers affected by the largest wildfire event in Texas history. The star-studded benefit took place on Monday, May 6 at the Hotel Drover in Fort Worth and featured a show-stopping performance by Grammy-winning artist Ryan Bingham. TSCRA extends heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors, sponsors and supporters whose unwavering commitment made this incredible donation possible.
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- Actor LaMonica Garrett, known for his work in Special Ops: Lionness and 1883 among others, was among the celebrity attendees. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
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- Billy Bob Thornton, set to star in Taylor Sheridan’s Landman, was on hand to lend his support to the cause. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
Presenting sponsors of the benefit included Ariat, Bingham’s Bourbon, Cinch, Encore Global, Hotel Drover, J5 Brands, Kubota and Tito’s Vodka.
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- Celebrity chef Tim Love and Susan Alcala, Ariat ‘s vice president, partnership marketing, were both in attendance. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
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- Grammy-winning artist and event co-host Ryan Bingham treated guests to a show-stopping performance. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
The event included a high-energy live auction that kicked off with a generous donation by Ariat that set the tone for the evening. The contribution enabled victims of the fire to attend the benefit and experience firsthand the continued support of the community.
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- More than 200 people attended the benefit, co-hosted by Taylor Sheridan and his Four Sixes Ranch. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
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- The event raised $1.5 million for the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Disaster Relief Fund benefitting ranchers affected by the largest wildfire event in Texas history. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
“We felt it was important to stand alongside Taylor Sheridan and his Four Sixes Ranch to support this benefit and the victims of the recent fires, many of whom have been part of the Ariat family for over three decades,“ said Susan Alcala, Ariat ‘s vice president, partnership marketing.
“The funds raised through the 6666 Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fire Relief Benefit will directly benefit ranchers and landowners in these rural communities,” said TSCRA President Carl Ray Polk Jr. “We are committed to helping these ranchers as long as it takes to help them rebuild and are exceptionally grateful for the support of Taylor Sheridan and Ryan Bingham, along with the partnerships and sponsors that are standing alongside us in this journey.”
Anyone interested in making a donation can still do so through the website. Ranchers impacted by these wildfires can apply for funding through TSCRA’s website.
The 6666 Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fire Relief Benefit was hosted earlier this month in partnership with Hotel Drover in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Photo credit: Andrew Devereaux.
About Four Sixes Ranch
Four Sixes Ranch, a legendary and renowned name in the world of horse breeding and ranching, boasts a storied history dating back over 150 years. The Ranch is headquartered in Guthrie, Texas, with the Dixon Creek division located south of Borger, Texas. It has earned a distinguished reputation for raising some of the finest working and performance horses in the world. With a legacy built on excellence, the Ranch has consistently bred and trained horses with a rich history and an unparalleled track record of success.
About Ryan Bingham
Ryan Bingham is a Grammy®, Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and Critic’s Choice® award-winning artist and actor in acclaimed TV series Yellowstone. Known for his raw and emotive music, evocative storytelling, and trademark weather-beaten vocals – Bingham has risen over the years to become one of the most distinctive and authentic voices of his generation. Born in New Mexico and raised across Texas, his songwriting draws on real-life experiences, infusing an unmatched level of authenticity to the stories he tells and the characters he portrays.
About Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 147-year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 28,000 individuals and businesses as members that contribute to the production of beef and stewardship of natural resources throughout the Southwest.
