Best Beer Destinations: Celebrate the Holidays With Budweiser Clydesdale Horses

Best Beer Destinations: Celebrate the Holidays With Budweiser Clydesdale Horses

|November 21st, 2025|
A mother Budweiser Clydesdale and her foal stand in a snowy, outdoor winter scene at sunset, both adorned with festive Christmas wreaths featuring large red bows.

(Courtesy Anheuser-Busch)

If you’re looking to add some extra magic to your holiday season, there’s no better place to do it than Warm Springs Ranch — the official breeding farm of the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Located in Boonville, Missouri, this picturesque property transforms into a festive wonderland each winter, welcoming visitors to meet the world’s most famous horses up close.

Warm Springs Ranch is home to more than 70 Clydesdales at any given time, from adorable foals still finding their footing to seasoned adults destined for national tours and commercials. The farm spans over 300 acres and features custom-designed barns, expansive pastures, and state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for the health and training of these gentle giants.

During the holiday season, the ranch hosts a series of special tours and evening experiences where guests can stroll through twinkling light displays, enjoy seasonal treats, and learn all about what it takes to raise a Budweiser Clydesdale. Knowledgeable handlers are on hand to answer questions, share behind-the-scenes stories, and even introduce you to some of the newest additions to the herd.

No visit is complete without a photo in front of the iconic red beer wagon or beneath the ranch’s towering holiday decorations. Visitors also get the chance to see the famous harness room, where the handcrafted bridles, collars, and brass accents are prepared — each set weighing up to 130 pounds.

The Clydesdales have been a Budweiser symbol since the end of Prohibition in 1933 and remain a staple of holiday advertising and parade appearances. Seeing them in person offers a whole new perspective on their size, strength, and surprisingly gentle personalities.

“There’s so much to see and experience at Warm Springs Ranch this holiday season, said  and the Clydesdales, “and the ranch will be ready for guests to visit and share in the festive cheer during this special time of year.”

Warm Springs Ranch will offer its tour schedule Thursdays through Sundays starting at 10:15 a.m., with the last tour scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. For the first time, the bold and inspiring new Behind the Reins tour gives guests the rare opportunity to see the world from behind the driver’s seat – an unforgettable scenic journey pulled by a team of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

And now through Dec. 28, guests will get the  rare opportunity to meet the adorable months-old Clydesdale foals born in September and share in the cheer of their first holiday season

So bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and prepare to meet the horses that have been helping Budweiser spread holiday cheer for generations.

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