May Farms

What May Farms does

May Farms is a family-owned wedding and event venue founded in 1987 and headquartered at 64001 E US Highway 36 in Byers, Colorado, minutes east of Denver. The venue operates on a single, expansive rural property featuring covered patios, lawns, a fish-filled pond, and indoor event space with a full-service bar and on-site catering. Its primary product set spans weddings and receptions, corporate meetings and team-building events, private celebrations (anniversaries, reunions, celebrations of life), and educational field trips. Beyond private bookings, May Farms runs a dense recurring public-event calendar including Food Truck Fridays, the Homestead Market (farmers market), the Eastern Plains Summer Concert Series, summer and winter Cornhole Leagues (the latter in partnership with Rocky Mountain Bar League), country dance lessons, and seasonal ticketed events such as the Valentine's Day Comedy Night and the Annual Spring Tea.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: the venue distributes via its website (mayfarms.com) with phone-based inquiries (303-822-5800), uses Google Calendar / iCalendar / Outlook 365 / Outlook Live subscription feeds for event distribution, and processes ticketed events through the TicketSpice third-party platform. The 'technology' is principally event venue management and hospitality operations rather than a software product. There is no proprietary AI or ML component, no app, no API, and no disclosed data assets.

The business model is multi-stream. Private wedding and corporate event revenue is quote-based via direct inquiry (not publicly disclosed). Public events generate diversified transactional revenue via league entry fees ($10/team/night cornhole), comedy tickets ($30/person), spring tea admission ($35-$45), and dance lesson packages ($35 drop-in / $75 series per couple). Bar and in-house catering provide secondary revenue per event, with outside catering permitted. GTM is event-driven: the recurring public calendar and active Facebook/Instagram presence serve as top-of-funnel acquisition channels that convert attendees into private-booking inquiries. Customer segments are horizontal, spanning wedding couples, corporate planners, private-party hosts, community attendees, and field-trip groups, all served from a single Colorado location.

Name

May Farms

Legal name

May Farms

Website

https://mayfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

May Farms is a family-owned wedding and event venue in Byers, Colorado, east of Denver, hosting weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, field trips, and a recurring calendar of public events including food truck Fridays, farmers markets, concert series, and recreational leagues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding & Event Venue

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Festival, Fair & Event Mobile Concessions (THAFAHAI), Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Wedding venue services
• Corporate event hosting
• Community event programming
• Agritourism venue
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Byers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wedding and Event Venue Rental: Rental fees for hosting weddings, corporate events, private parties, and family gatherings at the venue's various indoor and outdoor spaces including covered patios, lawns, and pavilion areas.
2. Food and Beverage Services: Full-service bar operations and in-house catering services, with options for outside catering to accommodate diverse event preferences.
3. Recreational League Entry Fees: Registration and participation fees for cornhole leagues and tournaments, including team night fees and pile-on challenge entry charges.
4. Ticketed Entertainment Events: Ticket sales for comedy nights, concerts, and special events including Valentine's Day Comedy Night at $30 per person.
5. Specialty Event Reservations: Admission fees for specialty events such as the Annual Spring Tea, with tiered pricing for adults and children.
6. Instructional Classes: Fees for country dance lessons offered as drop-in sessions or series packages, taught by instructor Victoria Hornung.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

May Farms is a family-owned wedding and event venue in Byers, Colorado, offering indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings, corporate meetings, private celebrations, field trips, and public community events. The venue provides a full-service bar, flexible catering options, and hosts recurring community programming such as Food Truck Fridays, a Homestead Market, cornhole leagues, an Eastern Plains Summer Concert Series, and country dance lessons. Core revenue is generated through venue rental, food and beverage services, league entry fees, and ticketed entertainment events.

Product overview

May Farms operates as a family-owned wedding and event venue offering a diverse portfolio of services centered around its picturesque Colorado location. The core venue product encompasses wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings and team building events, private celebrations, and educational field trips. The venue complements its event hosting with a robust calendar of public recurring events including Food Truck Fridays, the Homestead Market farmers market, seasonal concert series, and both summer and winter cornhole leagues. Additional programming includes country dance lessons, bridal open houses, and special ticketed events such as comedy nights and spring tea experiences. The venue provides extensive amenities including a full-service bar, catering options, loft and dressing suites, covered patios, and outdoor lawn spaces with a fish-filled pond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding & Event Venue
• Corporate Events
• Private Events
• Field Trips
• Public Events
• Food Truck Fridays
• Homestead Market
• Summer Cornhole League
• Winter Cornhole League
• Eastern Plains Summer Concert Series
• Country Dance Lessons
• Bridal Open House
• Valentine's Day Comedy Night
• May Farms Annual Spring Tea
• 5th Annual Car Show & Swap Meet

Quantifiable outcome

• Recurring event programming ensures consistent community engagement throughout all seasons

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• I-70 Corridor Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026The I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce partners with May Farms to present the annual 'Summer on the Farm' community event, scheduled for Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This family-friendly event features community activities, local vendors, and summer fun, serving as a significant community engagement and marketing opportunity for the venue.
• Rocky Mountain Bar LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Rocky Mountain Bar League partners with May Farms to offer seasonal cornhole leagues, including Winter Cornhole League (indoor, starting January 16) and Summer Cornhole League (outdoor, starting July 7). The leagues feature recreational 20-foot distance play with different competition options for all skill levels, providing regular weekly entertainment with food and beverages available.
• Food Truck VendorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMay Farms hosts rotating food truck vendors every Friday for Food Truck Friday events, including Big Dub's Sliders & Spuds, Mac Envy, 2 Salty Sarges, High Country BBQ, Mother Clucker's Wings, and others. These vendors provide catering options for public events and enhance the venue's food and beverage offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spruce Mountain Ranch: Larkspur, CO-based wedding and event venue on a working ranch with multiple indoor/outdoor ceremony sites, full-service catering, and corporate event offerings — directly comparable rustic-elegant farm venue serving the Denver/Front Range wedding market.
• The Barn at Raccoon Creek: Littleton, CO wedding and event venue offering both indoor barn and outdoor garden settings with on-site catering and bar service — comparable rustic event venue competing for the same Denver-metro wedding clientele.
• Chatfield Farms (Denver Botanic Gardens): Denver-area farm-style wedding and corporate event venue operated by Denver Botanic Gardens, featuring gardens, barns, and outdoor ceremony sites — directly comparable farm venue for weddings and corporate retreats in the same geography.
• Crooked Willow Farms: Colorado wedding and special event venue with multiple barn and outdoor spaces — directly comparable Colorado-based wedding venue operator competing in the same regional market.
• Lyons Farmette: Lyons, CO farm property offering weddings, farm dinners, classes, and community events — comparable agritourism-style venue blending private events with public programming like May Farms.

Emerging players

• Planet Bluegrass / RockyGrass: Lyons, CO ranch-based festival and event venue hosting concerts and community events with on-site food — comparable venue combining live music programming with farm/rural setting, though more music-festival oriented.
• Mad Lavender Farm: Colorado agritourism farm hosting farm dinners, u-pick events, and seasonal community programming — comparable Colorado farm operation with public events and food experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Hotel: Estes Park, CO historic hotel offering wedding, corporate event, and concert/event programming on a large scenic property — broader incumbent offering full-service lodging plus events, comparable as a Colorado destination event venue.
• Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street): Denver-based established operator of gardens and event spaces hosting weddings, corporate events, and public ticketed events — broader incumbent with overlapping wedding and public-event programming.

Regional players

• Knapp Ranch: Carbondale, CO historic ranch offering weddings, corporate retreats, and farm-to-table dining experiences — comparable Colorado ranch venue with similar rural-elegant positioning, though serving the Roaring Fork Valley rather than Denver metro directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MayFarms
• Instagraminstagram.com/may_farms
• Xx.com/VisitMayFarms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/may-farms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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