About Corona Ranch

Our Story

1980s

Beginnings

While Bill and Maria (then Corona) were dating in the mid 80s, Bill attended great Mexican Rodeos called Charriadas at her family’s rustic rodeo grounds, Lienzo Charro Herradero.

1990

Return to Arizona

After long stints in Food and Beverage at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel and the Plaza Hotel in NYC, the DUO, now married, returned to Arizona in 1990.

Corona Ranch Main Entrance Fiesta Welcome
1991

Enter Corona Ranch

The Smith’s, along with Maria’s family, the Coronas, founded Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds on February 1, 1991.

2007

A Busy Year

After 16 years of being in business, during the year of 2007, the Ranch booked 107 group events.

Corona Ranch Rodeo Show Ladies On Horses
Corona Ranch Event Mexican Themed Outdoor Reception
Corona Ranch Event Mexican Themed Tortilla Maker
Corona Ranch Outdoor Fiesta With Wooden Tables
Corona Ranch Event Moroccan Themed With Pergolas
Corona Ranch Event Mountain View
Patio Reception
Corona Ranch Event With Tim McGraw Show
Corona Ranch Event With Fireplace And Fountain
Corona Ranch Bar
Highlights

  • Added a 16,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio

  • Built a 3,000 sq. ft. custom kitchen

  • Added a second outdoor brick 3,000 sq. ft. patio

  • Built new Western bar on the outside patio

  • Remodel of indoor restrooms by local Artisan

  • Designed and built a 12ft outdoor patio fire place

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