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National Bison Day Celebration near Malcom, Iowa
November 7 - November 8
Event by Sunset Hills Bison Ranch & Lodging
1307 400th Ave, Malcom, IA, United States, Iowa 50157
Duration: 2 days
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NATIONAL BISON DAY CELEBRATIONSaturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunset Hills Bison Ranch • Malcom, Iowa
PARKING: $5 PER VEHICLE
Please note that our event parking location may change depending on weather and ground conditions. Watch for signs along the road as you approach the ranch.
We’re doing National Bison Day a little differently this year. Instead of hosting a vendor fair, we’re bringing the celebration back to the reason this day matters—the bison!
Join us for a relaxed Sunday at the ranch filled with bison, burgers, pumpkins, campfires and family fun.
BISON BURGERSThe grill fires up at 10:30 AM!
Only 160 bison burgers will be served this year, so come early. When they’re gone, they’re gone!
NEW Bison Chili – This will be in limited quantities.
Bison Burger + Chips — $12
Bison Chili — $8
Bottled Water — $2
Bison Chili — $8
Bottled Water — $2
EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00 AM — Gates Open
10:30 AM — Bison Burgers Begin
11:00 AM — Bison Talk & Feeding
Learn more about our herd, bison behavior and life on the ranch. Purchase a $5 souvenir cup of bison feed at the gazebo in the glamping area and join us for feeding time.
12:00 PM — Pumpkin Dump #1
Watch the herd enjoy one of our favorite National Bison Day traditions!
1:00 PM — Bison Talk & Feeding
Another opportunity to learn about the herd and participate in feeding time. Souvenir feed cups will be available for $5 at the gazebo.
2:00 PM — Pumpkin Dump #2
3:00 PM — Event Ends
HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
DIY S’mores at the Campfire — $2 each
Tipi TalksStep inside the tipi for informal talks and Q&A while a warm fire burns inside the traditional lodge.
Hayrack RidesWeather and ground conditions permitting, we’ll offer hayrack rides for a closer look at the herd, pastures and ranch.
Sunset Hills Retail StoreOur self-serve ranch store will be open with bison meat and other ranch products available for purchase.
Yard Games & Photo OpportunitiesPlay some games, take pictures and enjoy a simple fall Sunday at the ranch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Parking is $5 per vehicle.
• Watch for roadside signs directing you to the event parking area.
• Hayrack rides are weather and ground-condition dependent.
• Burgers, chili, water, s’mores and feed cups are available while supplies last.
• Sunset Hills is a working bison ranch. Children must remain with an adult, and all guests must follow posted signs and staff directions.
• Please do not enter fenced areas or approach the bison unless specifically directed by ranch staff.
• Watch for roadside signs directing you to the event parking area.
• Hayrack rides are weather and ground-condition dependent.
• Burgers, chili, water, s’mores and feed cups are available while supplies last.
• Sunset Hills is a working bison ranch. Children must remain with an adult, and all guests must follow posted signs and staff directions.
• Please do not enter fenced areas or approach the bison unless specifically directed by ranch staff.
Come celebrate America’s National Mammal with us at Sunset Hills Bison Ranch!