Mesquite: Real Texas flavor
Want Western-style group fun?
Nothing says Wild, Wild West quite like bull riding and cow roping. At the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, groups can take part in the fun with the public or enjoy catered BBQ and a private rodeo show. Other options include a new open-air suite where attendees can get a bird’s eye view of the entire arena. The suite also is available during the off-season. Rodeo City Music Hall offers Branson-style musical entertainment, featuring mostly country and western, bluegrass and gospel tunes. There’s also intimate, theater-style meeting space to accommodate small groups. The Double D Ranch sits on a 70-acre homestead, complete with grassy outdoor pavilions and an expansive lake. The site accommodates groups of up to 5,000 people for anything from horseback trail rides to paddleboat trips. There are two meeting-specific rooms: the Mustang Corral, which seats up to 700 guests, and the Ranch House, which seats up to 150. The ranch offers an array of team-building activities, including paddleboat racing, target roping, scavenger hunts and cow-milking contests. Groups also can take part in Murder Mystery lunches.
Want unique off-site venues?
Resistol Arena, home of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, seats 5,500 and has a 24,000-sq. ft. arena floor that can be used for exhibits, dinners and more. The Mesquite Arts Center is home to many of the city’s cultural organizations, including its symphony orchestra and community theater group. The facility has a 500-seat performance hall, a theater and several art galleries that showcase both permanent and rotating exhibits. In addition to its rentable theater and concert hall space, there’s also a 125-person meeting room onsite.
Want group dining?
The Rows of Texas, Mesquite’s shopping, dining and entertainment district, has more than 100 restaurants. The diversity of dining options makes it an ideal choice for dine-arounds, and most offer meeting space, too. The Martinez Restaurant serves homestyle Mexican food and offers a customizable catering menu. Its bright and airy banquet room can be decorated and seats 100 guests. There’s also a free, semi-private party room that holds up to 30 people. The lively BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse serves classic comfort foods with a twist. In addition to its off-site catering menu, buffets can be tailored for groups up to 100 in its semi-private dining room. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has private dining space for up to 50 people and offers full-service off-site catering, including a buffet delivery option.
