Have you ever loved a show so much that you drive WAY out of your way to visit the sight where they film it? That show for me is Yellowstone. With the 4th and final season of Yellowstone starting on November 7th, I plan to have a blow out bash with these Yellowstone TV show party ideas.
Yellowstone Is The Best Show On
When I first started watching it a few years ago, I almost didn’t make it to the 3rd episode. I just couldn’t get into it, and then episode 3 happened and I was hooked. Sunday nights became a “Yellowstone is on, no talking” kind of night. By the 2nd season I knew this show was in my top 5 of all time best shows ever. And episode 10 of season 2 showed me that love can conquer anything, and it showed me that yes, a woman can be a badass.
Heading To Montana
When season 3 came around I was in the middle of planning my second trip to Montana, and yes, visiting the Yellowstone ranch was on my list of “MUST DO’s” of my 2 week trip.
Darby Montana Is My Kind Of Town
Darby Montana is the real town where the Chief Joseph ranch resides. When I was in Missoula, MT I met a couple that knew the real owners of the ranch and they were sweet to share a few stories. Like how the crew paid the ranch not to sell the hay so they could use it for the show, or how you can actually rent rooms in the home when it isn’t being used for the show. I was also informed that from time to time, Kevin Costner would play in the local bars when they were in town filming. Sure would have been nice if we could have caught that.
Checking Out The Ranch
I couldn’t believe the excitement I was feeling as I got closer to the ranch. It was my birthday, I know, what a great birthday present. Unfortunately the gates were locked, but we were still able to get some great pictures and of the “Yellowstone Ranch” “Dutton Ranch” sign.
It Looked Just Like The Show
The sprinklers were running, just like on the show, and the barns were as big as they look on TV. We couldn’t see the house from where we were standing, so of course I moved in for a closer look, little did I know the house was no where near the barns.
My Butt Set Off The Alarm
I thought I should take a selfie before we headed out on our next adventure, and then my butt hit the gate and set off the alarm. That’s right, my butt. I ran away like a teenager that just got caught kissing behind the bleachers. I mean really, what did I think, Kevin Costner was going to come out and scold me? Wouldn’t that have been amazing, yah, that would have been a great birthday present.
The 4th Season Of Yellowstone Is Here
Now that the 4th season is finally hear, yes, I just said that in a giddy voice. I have decided to create an event around it with these Yellowstone TV show party ideas. You can catch Yellowstone on The Paramount Network, and to catch the previous episodes, visit the Peacock Network. For More Information on The show, cast, and theories on what happens next, check out the Yellowstone Instagram page.
Beth’s Vodka Smoothie
In season 2 episode 10, one of my favorite episodes, Beth get’s beat up really bad. The next day she asks Gator to make her a smoothie because she can’t eat. I have made this smoothie a few times, and of course it is first on my Yellowstone TV Show Party Ideas list.
Items Needed
- 3 – 4 Scoops Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream (Or Orange Sherbert And Vanilla Ice Cream)
- 1/4 Cup Milk (Add More If Needed)
- 3 Shots Enchanted Rock Vodka
- 1 Orange Slice
- 2 Maraschino Cherries
- Whipped Cream
Directions
- In a blender, mix ice cream, milk, and vodka.
- Add whipped cream, orange slice, and cherries on top.
Gator’s Biscuits
In the 3rd season, there are a few episode where they talk about biscuits. The kids mom made amazing biscuits, it was said that “she made them because Casey loved them and she loved to watch him eat them”. Gator made and ate biscuits in one of the episodes as well, he actually made a lot of great looking food. Turns out he is actually a chef in real life. I don’t know what his recipe is, but if I make them homemade, this is my recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 – 1 Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Butter Cut Into Cubes
- 1/2 – 1 Teaspoon Sugar (I used Splenda)
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
Directions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Let the butter soften a little.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Cut the butter into the mixture until it is mixed and crumbly.
- Make a well (hole) in the center of the flour mixture and pour the milk into it.
- Knead the dough with your hands until it stays stuck together in a ball, add more milk if needed.
- Lay the ball on a floured counter.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick.
- Using a biscuit cutter, cut the biscuits out and lay them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until brown.
Rancher Beef Stew
Beef stew is one of the first things I learned to cook when I moved to Texas, so of course, I had to add this hearty meal to the list of must haves for the Yellowstone TV show party ideas. This Recipe Feeds 2 – 3 people, so just start doubling and tripling if you need more. This recipe can be made in a Crockpot, Instapot, and a pot on the stove.
Items Needed
- 1 Pound Beef Stew Meat
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 4 Carrots
- 1 Can Peas
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Seasonal Salt
- 4 Cups Beef Broth
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoons Beef Consummate
- Salt And Pepper To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
Directions
- Peel and cut potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes.
- Open can of peas, drain, and set aside.
- Peel and cut Carrots into 1/4 inch slices.
- Put the flour, salt, pepper, and seasonal salt in a large zipper bag.
- If your meat is not cut, cut it into cubes.
- Place the meat in the zipper bag and shake until all the meat is covered.
- Heat a pot on the stove to medium high.
- Add oil and meat.
- Brown meat on all sides, it will finish cooking in the stew.
- Add beef broth, and water.
- Carefully add potatoes and carrots.
- Cook on medium low for 20-30 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
- Add peas, cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Related – Best Instapot Beef Stew
Train Stations Treats
So if you watch Yellowstone, then you know what the train station is. When they want someone to disappear on Yellowstone, they take them on a trip to the train station. I promise, it is not treat. But these “Train Station” treats are yummy enough for everyone, good or bad.
Items Needed
- Twinkies
- Swiss Rolls
- Black Licorice Twist
- Gummy Life Savors
- M&M’s
- Icing
- Gum Drops
- Long Piece Of Card Board
Directions
Lay the licorice twists down in a line like train tracks.
Cut some of the licorice for the middle part of the tracks.
Lay a Twinkie, then a Swiss Roll down in order, make it as long as you want.
Using the icing, glue gummy life savors to the sides of the Twinkies and Swiss Rolls to look like the wheels on the train.
Glue the gum drop onto the front of the train as the smoke stack.
Campsite Fire Pits
This is a fun craft you can create for an indoor mini fire. You can use it for show, or if you want to create a yummy treat, it’s perfect for personalized S’mores.
Items Needed
- Small Wood Circles
- Small Wood Sticks
- Tea Light Candles
- Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Glue
- Tissue Paper
- Mini Marshmallows
- Small Chocolate Bars
- Mini Graham Crackers
Directions
- Hot glue the candle to the wood circle.
- Next, using craft glue, glue some tissue paper around the candle, be sure it is far from the flame.
- Hot glue the small sticks around the candle.
- Be sure not to glue them to close, you don’t want them to catch fire if you are using a real candle.
- Light The Candle and cook your marshmallow for the S’mores.
Yellow Jacket Cocktails
If they aren’t drinking whiskey or tequila on Yellowstone, they are drinking Yellow Jackets, which are the original Coors Beer. I couldn’t have a Yellowstone TV show party ideas post without creating an amazing cocktail with these Coors Yellow Jacket Beers.
Items Needed
- 1 Shot Texas Ranger Whiskey
- Coors Yellow Label Beer
- 1 shot of Brown Sugar Simple Syrup (See Recipe Below)
- Brown Sugar For Rim Of Glass
Directions
- Wet the rim of your rock glass.
- Pour some brown sugar onto a plate.
- Place the rim of the glass into the brown sugar.
- Add 1 shot of Texas Ranger Whiskey, and 1 shot of the simple syrup.
- Top off with the Coors yellow label beer.
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup Recipe
Items Needed
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- Pinch Of Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup Water
Directions
- Bring the ingredients to a boil in a pot over the stove.
- Set aside to cool.
Tequila Shots With A Worm
There is a scene where Beth tells her daddy that she believes in finishing what she starts. It’s when he asks her if she would like a drink, and she says this. He asks what it means, and she tells him if she is going to have a shot of tequila she is going to eat the worm, which I must admit, I have done in my earlier days, don’t recommend this. 🙂
Items Needed
- 1 Shot Of Good Tequila
- Gummy worms
- 1 Shot Of Cointreau
- 2 Shots Lime Juice
- 1 Shot Simple Syrup
Directions
- In a shaker add Tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
- Poor into a rock glass.
- Add a gummy worm.