Rainbow Cattle Company

Women's Weekend - 2008

Women's Weekend is coming, Thursday-Sunday, May 15th-18th.  This is a fun, open event for everyone.  We have lots of fun planned for the weekend.  Full details from the organizers of Women's Weekend can be found here .  Our Giveback Tuesday that week(May 13th), which is a program through which we donate 10% of our proceeds for that day, is for Breast Cancer Treatment and Screening at RRHC.  So come out and support a great cause.

Women's Weekend kicks off at the Rainbow on Friday night (May 16th) with the RAGS event. Drink special will be $2 for well drinks and domestic beer from 5-8pm. We will also have a BBQ out on our back patio during that time.

On Saturday, we'll throw our Steer Tag Party for the first time for the Women.  DJ Bruce is on tap to spin the hits.  If you've never been to a party like this, you've definitely been missing out.  Haven't you always wondered who is Single and who isn't?  Wouldn't it be easier if everyone just wore their availability on their chest :-)  Well, we have the party for you.

It's easy.  Show up, get your Steer Tag, decide what color dot(s) you want to use, and find yourself a date.  Here's the color code:

• Red - No, I'm Taken
• Yellow - Maybe (Buy me a drink first)
• Green - Yes, I'm Single
• Yellow on Red - Taken (But I may be persuaded)
• Green on Red - Taken (But WE play)
• Green on Green - Yes, I'm Easy

On Sunday, we'll be throwing the "Best Deal in Town" BBQ on the back patio.  Come out and enjoy $1 burgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs. Food starts at 5pm with Mike flipping burgers on the grill on the back Patio.

During the full weekend, we'll be featuring a couple of drink specials: Slippery Nipple, and Red-headed Slut.

Fun, fun, fun. Come join the ladies.

St. Patrick's Day

It's St. Patty's weekend March 14th-17th (Friday through Monday).  St. Patty's Day falls on a Monday this year, but we thought we would do the food again on Saturday (March 15th) which is more convenient. 

It's time for some drinking, eating and fun. Tami and Tina have graciously volunteered to do the food for this event. Should be yummy.  Festivities start at 5pm.

We'll also have a drink special all weekend long (Friday-Monday): Irish Mist drink special and $3 Guinness draft.

Hump Nite 2008 - Great Wheel Prize

The long-standing tradition has kicked off it's 11th year. 

For those that are unaware of the tradition, Hump Nite was the inspiration of Bob Frederick, a long time bartender of over 20 years at the Rainbow, and Roger Gibson, Bob's lover at the time who has subsequently passed away.  Bob and Roger wanted to do something at the Rainbow that would bring out the community in the dead of winter.  Roger suggested a mid-week potluck, and the tradition was born.  Each week carries a theme, and everyone is encouraged to bring out a dish to share.  At the end of the meal, people vote for the best entree and dessert, and prizes are awarded.  The Finale caps off the Hump Nite festivities with a return of the weekly winners going head to head.  This year's finale is March 12th, and it promises to be a lot of fun.

This is a wonderful community event.  The amount of energy and love that is put into each of the dishes is amazing.  And you don't have to bring a dish in order to enjoy the fun.  Every cook just likes to see lots of people enjoying their food, so don't let them down.  Come out and enjoy the fun. 

Hump Nite features the return of the Wheel. We've added a great travel package prize.  We'll begin handing out tickets starting at 5pm on Wednesdays, with the first spin at 8pm.  The earlier you get to the Rainbow, the more tickets you can collect, and the larger likelihood that you'll get a chance at spinning the Wheel.

The lineup for this year's Hump Nite Potluck is as follows:

Jan 9th - South of the Border

Entree - Spicy Chili Verde by Tony;  Dessert - Chili Renellos Casserole by Jim Warrick

Jan 16th - Italian

Entree - Mock Raviolis by Dominic;  Dessert - Italian Pinoli by Rachel

Jan 23rd - Americana

Entree - BBQ Pork by Clark;  Dessert - Bread Pudding by Kevin

Jan 30th - Soup & Stews

Entree - Puerto Rican Stew by Iban;  Dessert - Apple Crisp by Wally

Feb 6th - Comfort Food

Entree - Swedish Pot Roast by John;  Dessert - Ultimate Comfort Cake by Rachel

Feb 13th - Chicken and Chocolate

Entree - Chicken Florentine by Gene and Dan;  Dessert - Genoise Torta with Chocolate by John

Feb 20th - German & French

Entree - Sauer Braten by Jim Warrick;  Dessert - Banana Rum Crepes by Rachel

Feb 27th - Vegetarian

Entree - Red Bean Casserole by Hector;  Dessert - Lemon Cake by Kevin

Mar 5th - Asian

Entree - Korean Beef by Iban;  Dessert/Salad - Chinese Slaw by Cowboy Carol

Mar 12th - Finale

Entree - TBD;  Dessert - TBD

Ringing in 2008

We celebrate the New Years weekend (Dec 28th-Jan 1st) by providing our Signature Mason Jar Drinks at a great price from Friday through Tuesday. Get a Long Island Iced Tea, a Long Beach Iced Tea, a Toyko Iced Tea, or a Root Beer served in a Mason Jar for just $8.00, which is a great deal.

Friday kicks things off with Friday Afternoon Club from 5-8pm, featuring $1.50 well and domestic beers. Starting at 9pm, DJ Brian plays all of your favorites till closing.

On Saturday, we celebrate with Dollar-Up special from 1-8pm where you can get Call drinks for just $1 more than our Well prices. DJ Bruce spins the night away until closing.

On Sunday, we have Bull Bash from 1-8pm, featuring $2.25 pints of Bud and Miller + Schnapps.

On Monday, New Years Eve, the party goes all night long... champagne at midnight, party supplies, lots and fun and not to be missed.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Halloween Weekend 2007

Halloween was a fabulous event.  Check out some photos here.

Halloween is coming, and the Rainbow is decorated to the hilt.  Thanks to Tammie and Tina, two very loyal patrons of the Rainbow, the place looks great with its Pirate Ship theme.  New decorations will continue to be added right up to the Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct 27th. 

We celebrate the Halloween weekend (Oct 26th-Oct 31st) by providing our Signature Mason Jar Drinks at a great price from Friday through Wednesday. Get a Long Island Iced Tea, a Long Beach Iced Tea, a Toyko Iced Tea, or a Root Beer served in a Mason Jar for just $8.00, which is a great deal.

Friday kicks things off with Friday Afternoon Club from 5-8pm, featuring $1.50 well and domestic beers. Starting at 9pm, DJ Brian plays all of your favorites till closing.

On Saturday, we celebrate with Dollar-Up special from 1-8pm where you can get Call drinks for just $1 more than our Well prices. On Saturday night we feature our Costume Party. The festivities start at 10pm, and we have cash prizes for the best costumes of $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd. DJ Bruce spins the night away until closing. Given the Pirate theme this year, we'll also have some special Pirate drinks available.

On Sunday, we have Bull Bash from 1-8pm, featuring $2.25 pints of Bud and Miller + Schnapps.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Thursdays Just Got UGLIER (and more Fabulous)

Join us on Thursdays at the Rainbow for a double header: Ugly Betty followed by a Vintage episode of Absolutely Fabulous.  Awesome combination that is made better with great drink specials.  Betty recommends the House Margarita, which goes for $3, while Patty and Edina recommend Dollar-Up Martinis (Upgrade to Call Liqour on our cocktails for just $1 more than Well drinks).

Lazy Bear 2007 is Coming

August 1st - 6th.  Check out the Lazy Bear web site as well as the full schedule of activities. 

The Rainbow has lots planned, including our weekend line-up, Beer Busts nightly from 8-11pm, and drink specials.

Couple of highlights:  Don't miss our very popular, fun and cruisy Steer Tag Party on Thursday night (Aug 2nd) starting at 9pm.  On Sunday (Aug 5th) from 5pm-8pm, we have "Wheel Fun" with a $600 Cash Grab, Prizes, and fun.  We also throw a BBQ on the back patio from 5-7pm, with $1 burgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs. Best deal in town.

Come by and say hi.

Steer Tag Party

Take cruisin' to a new level ;-)

If you've never been to a party like this, you've definitely been missing out.  Haven't you always wondered who is Single and who isn't?  Wouldn't it be easier if everyone just wore their availability on their chest :-)  Well, we have the party for you.

It's easy.  Show up, get your Steer Tag, decide what color dot(s) you want to use, and find yourself a date.  Here's the color code:

• Red - No, I'm Taken
• Yellow - Maybe (Buy me a drink first)
• Green - Yes, I'm Single
• Yellow on Red - Taken (But I may be persuaded)
• Green on Red - Taken (But WE play)
• Green on Green - Yes, I'm Easy

We're throwing the party on the following dates:

• Fridays, Jun 29 and Jul 6 (Jul 4th Week)
• Thursday, Aug 2 (Lazy Bear)
• Friday, Aug 31 (Labor Day Weekend)

Summer 2007 Weekend Line-up

The Rainbow is kicking off its summer 2007 season with a bang.  We have a great lineup planned for each and every weekend during the summer.

We celebrate the summer weekends by providing our Signature Mason Jar Drinks for $8.  Get a Long Island Iced Tea, a Long Beach Iced Tea, a Toyko Iced Tea, or a Root Beer served in a Mason Jar for just $8.  What a deal.

Friday kicks things off with Friday Afternoon Club from 5-8pm, featuring $1.50 well and domestic beers.  Starting at 9pm on Fridays, join us for th River Cruisin' party, where specials are available for those wearing shorts, tank tops or muscle-T's.  DJ Brian plays all of your favorites till closing.

On Saturdays from 5-8pm, we feature our Music Video Lounge, where we'll play a wide range of music videos ranging from Top Hits, Classic Disco, Country, and more.  During this time, we'll also have our "Dollar Up" special going where you get buy a Call drink for just $1 more than a Well drink.  On Saturday nights starting at 9pm, join us for Rainbow Corral.  $2 well Schnapps shots.  Not to be missed.  DJ Bruce spins the night away until closing.

On Sundays, we continue the Wheel of fun from 5-8pm. We've raised the ante on cash and prizes, and we've had some big winners. We have a cash grab with over $600 in it.  Don't miss the fun. We'll also be throwing the "Best Deal in Town" BBQ on the back patio from 5-7pm, where you can get burgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs for just $1.

Come join us this summer.  Looking forward to seeing you all.

Memorial Day Weekend

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 25th) with the Friday Afternoon Club, 5-8pm. Great drink special: $1.50 well drinks and domestic beers. Great way to start the weekend.

On Saturday, we'll throw our River Cruisin' Party with DJ Bruce spinning the hits. On Sunday, we continue the Wheel of fun. We've raised the ante on cash and prizes last week, and we had some big winners. We had a $98 cash grab pull, and gave away over $200 in cash and prizes. Don't miss the fun. We'll also be throwing the "Best Deal in Town" BBQ on the back patio.

Our special drink for the weekend will be our signature Iced Teas (Long Island, Long Beach, Tokyo Tea) served in a Mason Jar for $8.

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 25th) with the Friday Afternoon Club, 5-8pm. Great drink special: $1.50 well drinks and domestic beers. Great way to start the weekend.

On Saturday, we'll throw our River Cruisin' Party with DJ Bruce spinning the hits. On Sunday, we continue the Wheel of fun. We've raised the ante on cash and prizes last week, and we had some big winners. We had a $98 cash grab pull, and gave away over $200 in cash and prizes. Don't miss the fun. We'll also be throwing the "Best Deal in Town" BBQ on the back patio.

Our special drink for the weekend will be our signature Iced Teas (Long Island, Long Beach, Tokyo Tea) served in a Mason Jar for $8.

Women's Weekend - 2007

Women's Weekend is coming to the River, and we're celebrating at the Rainbow. 

Women's Weekend kicks off on Friday night (May 18th) with the RAGS event.  Drink special will be $1.50 for well drinks and domestic beer from 5-8pm.  We will also have a BBQ out on our back patio during that time.

On Saturday, we'll throw our River Cruisin' Party with DJ Bruce spinning the hits. On Sunday, we continue the Wheel of fun. We've raised the ante on cash and prizes last week, and we had some big winners. We had a $98 cash grab pull, and gave away over $200 in cash and prizes. Don't miss the fun. We'll also be throwing the "Best Deal in Town" BBQ on the back patio.

During the full weekend, we'll be featuring a couple of drink specials: Slippery Nipple, and Red-headed Slut.

Fun, fun, fun. Come join the ladies. For the official Women's Weekend web site, click here.

St. Patrick's Day - 2007

Celebrate the holiday when everyone is Irish :-)

It's St. Patty's Day, and it's time for some drinking, eating and fun.  Tammy - local resident, and great patron of the Rainbow - has graciously volunteered to organize food for this event.  Should be yummy.

We also have an Irish Mist drink special and $3 Guinness Drafts running all weekend long.

10th Annual Hump Nite Potluck - And the Return of the Wheel

The long-standing tradition has kicked off it's 10th year. 

For those that are unaware of the tradition, Hump Nite was the inspiration of Bob Frederick, a long time bartender of over 20 years at the Rainbow, and Roger Gibson, Bob's lover at the time who has subsequently passed away.  Bob and Roger wanted to do something at the Rainbow that would bring out the community in the dead of winter.  Roger suggested a mid-week potluck, and the tradition was born.  Each week carries a theme, and everyone is encouraged to bring out a dish to share.  At the end of the meal, people vote for the best entree and dessert, and prizes are awarded.  The Finale caps off the Hump Nite festivities with a return of the weekly winners going head to head.  This year's finale is April 4th, and it promises to be a lot of fun.

This is a wonderful community event.  The amount of energy and love that is put into each of the dishes is amazing.  And you don't have to bring a dish in order to enjoy the fun.  Every cook just likes to see lots of people enjoying their food, so don't let them down.  Come out and enjoy the fun. 

As a special surprise, this year's Hump Nite features the return of the Wheel.  For those of you who have been around the Rainbow for a while, you know what that means.  If you haven't, come experience the fun.  We'll begin handing out tickets starting at 5pm on Wednesdays, with the first spin at 8pm, and every half hour after that until 10pm.  The earlier you get to the Rainbow, the more tickets you can collect, and the larger likelihood that you'll get a chance at spinning the Wheel.

The lineup for this year's Hump Nite Potluck is as follows:

Jan 31st - South of the Border

Entree - Pork Verde by Bob Vega, and Chicken Mole by Tammy;  Dessert - Flan by Dominic

Feb 7th - Italian

Entree - Chicken a la Cacciatore by Gavin;  Dessert - Tiramisu by Tammy

Feb 14th - Americana

Entree - Marinated Tri-Tip Steak by Hector;  Dessert - Chocolate Cherry Brandy Cake by Barbara

Feb 21st - German & French

Entree - Brate Beer Stew by Tammy, and Egg Rolls by Ivan;  Salad/Soup/Dessert - French Onion Soup by Joel

Feb 28th - Asian

Entree/Salad/Soup - Chinese Slaw Salad by Cowboy Carol, and Thai Coconut Soup by Nick

Mar 7th - Chicken and Chocolate

Entree - Chicken Chocolate Rosemary by Chuck;  Dessert - Chocolate Espresso Cake by Tammy

Mar 14th - Finger Foods

Entree - Smoked Slamon by Chuck, and Carmelized Maple Bacon by Jim Warrick;  Appetizer - Guacamole by Bob Vega

Mar 21st - Comfort Food

Entree - Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Cheese by John;  Dessert - Pineapple Upside-down Cake by Bruce

Mar 28th - Southwestern

Entree - Pollo up the Rio by Dick;  Appetizer - Nacho Mama's Dip by Ivan

Apr 4th - Finale

Entree - TBD;  Dessert - TBD

Giveback Tuesdays

In taking over the Rainbow Cattle Company, one of our top goals was to support the local community.  To that end, we have started a new tradition: Giveback Tuesdays.  Each week a local charity will be chosen.  10% of the sales for that Tuesday will be donated to the charity directly by us.  The more the community supports the Rainbow on a given Tuesday, the more the charity will get.  In addition, any money that is donated directly by the community, whether it be to make the train go round, or money placed in donation jars, will also be sent to the nominated charity for the week. If you want to nominate a local charity for consideration for a Giveback Tuesday, email us.

This has turned out to the a wonderful event, and a number of very deserving charities have received money.  Since it's start in late November of 2005, over $15,500 has been given to the following charities:

Jul 11, 2006 - Russian River Senior CenterJul 18, 2006 - Food For Thought
Nov 15, 2005 - Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Nov 22, 2005  - Russian River Senior Center
Nov 29, 2005 - Guerneville School
Dec 6, 2005 - Food for Thought
Dev 13, 2005 - Guerneville Volunteer Fire Department
Dec 20, 2005 - West County Health Service
Dec 27, 2005 - Health Center
Jan 3, 2006 - PALS
Jan 10, 2006 - Russian River Child Care
Jan 17, 2006 - WAIF
Jan 24, 2006 - Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Jan 31, 2006 - Russian River Senior Center
Feb 7, 2006 - Guerneville School
Feb 14, 2006 - Food for Thought
Feb 21, 2006 - Breast Cancer Research
Feb 28, 2006 - PALS
Mar 7, 2006 - Mr Russian River Leather
Mar 14, 2006 - Guerneville Volunteer Fire Department
Mar 21, 2006 - River Child Care Sevices
Mar 28, 2006 - West County Health Services
Apr 4, 2006 - PALS
Apr 11, 2006 - WAIF
Apr 18, 2006 - Guerneville Chamber of Commerce
Apr 25, 2006 - MS Society
May 2, 2006 - PALS
May 9, 2006 - Food for Thought
May 16, 2006 - Russian River Sisters
May 23, 2006 - Breast Cancer Research
May 30, 2006 - Guerneville Volunteer Fire Department
Jun 6, 2006 - West County Health Services
Jun 13, 2006 - National MS Society
Jun 20, 2006 - PALS
Jun 27, 2006 - Exchange Bank Trust Fund for Yami Bates
Jul 4, 2006 - Russian River Sister

Jul 25, 2006 - Guerneville Volunteer Fire Department
Aug 1, 2006 - Lazy Bear Fund
Aug 8, 2006 - Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Aug 15, 2006 - Russian River Child Care
Aug 22, 2006 - Breast Cancer Research
Aug 29, 2006 - Sonoma County Herb Association
Sep 5, 2006 - National MS Society
Sep 12, 2006 - West County Health Services
Sep 19, 2006 - PALS
Sep 26, 2006 - Mama's Family
Oct 3, 2006 - WAIF
Oct 10, 2006 - Food For Thought
Oct 17, 2006 - Russian River Sisters DD Memorial Fund
Oct 24, 2006 - Russian River Senior Center
Oct 31, 2006 - SF Aids Foundation
Nov 7, 2006 - PALS
Nov 14, 2006 - God's Grace Inc.
Nov 21, 2006 - Routes for Youth
Nov 28, 2006 - Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Dec 5, 2006 - Breast Cancer Research
Dec 12, 2006 - Russian River Volunteer Fire Department
Dec 19, 2006 - West County Health Services
Dec 26, 2006 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Jan 2, 2007 - Sonoma County Search and Rescue
Jan 9, 2007 - Food for Thought
Jan 16, 2007 - Russian River LGBT Tourism Guild
Jan 23, 2007 - Russian River Senior Center
Jan 30, 2007 - Friends of the Library
Feb 6, 2007 - God's Grace Inc.
Feb 13, 2007 - Russian River Sisters
Feb 20, 2007 - Russian River LGBT Tourism Guild
Feb 27, 2007 - PALS
Mar 6, 2007 - Food for Thought
Mar 13, 2007 - Russian River Sisters
Mar 20, 2007 - Russian River LGBT Tourism Guild
Mar 27, 2007 - Russian River Volunteer Fire Department
Apr 3, 2007 - MS Society
Apr 10, 2007 - River Choir
Apr 17, 2007 - Chamber of Commerce
Apr 24, 2007 - West County Health Services
May 1, 2007 - Wild Animal
May 8, 2007 - PALS
May 15, 2007 - Breast Cancer Research
May 22, 2007 - River Child Care Services
May 29, 2007 - Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
Jun 5, 2007 - MS Society
Jun 12, 2007 - RR LGBT Tourism Guild
Jun 19, 2007 - Lazy Bear Fund
Jun 26, 2007 - River Friends of the Library
Jul 3, 2007 - Guerneville School
Jul 10, 2007 - PALS
Jul 17, 2007 - Lazy Bear Fund
Jul 24, 2007 - RR LGBT Tourism Guild
Jul 31, 2007 - Lazy Bear Fund
Aug 7, 2007 - MS Society
Aug 14, 2007 - God's Grace Inc.
Aug 21, 2007 - West County Health Services
Aug 28, 2007 - Breast Cancer Research
Sep 4, 2007 -
Sep 11, 2007 - Mama's Family
Sep 18, 2007 - RR LGBT Tourism Guild
Sep 25, 2007 - Food for Thought
Oct 2, 2007 - River Child Care Services
Oct 9, 2007 - Senior Center
Oct 16, 2007 - RR LGBT Tourism Guild
Oct 23, 2007 - Sonoma County Search & Rescue
Oct 30, 2007 - Friends of the Library
Nov 6, 2007 - WAIF
Nov 13, 2007 - PALS
Nov 20, 2007 - Guerneville Chamber of Commerce
Nov 27, 2007 - Sunburst Projects
Dec 4, 2007 - MCC
Dec 11, 2007 -
Dec 18, 2007 -
Dec 25, 2007 -
Jan 1, 2008 -
Jan 8, 2008 -
Jan 15, 2008 -
Jan 22, 2008 -
Jan 29, 2008 -
Feb 5, 2008 -
Feb 12, 2008 -
Feb 19, 2008 -
Feb 26, 2008 -
Mar 4, 2008 -
Mar 11, 2008 -
Mar 18, 2008 -
Mar 25, 2008 -
 

Russian River Leather Weekend

From November 17 to 19 Guerneville is the host of the annual Mr. Russian River Leather Contest and Weekend.  Contestants and visitors come from all over California to partake in this fun and fetish packed event.

The weekend kicks off Friday night with a Meet and Greet at the Rainbow Cattle Company followed by the Underwear Party at the Russian River Resort.  Saturday night, contestants vie for the title of Mr. Russian River at the Triple R with the winner going on to represent the area at the International Mr. Leather Contest next summer. 

After the contest, the party continues with Leatheraoke at the Triple R and a Victory Celebration Dance Party at Liquid Sky Lounge.  Whether a contestant or spectator, this is the Russian River’s weekend dedicated to everything leather.

Halloween Weekend

We celebrate the Halloween weekend by providing our Signature Mason Jar Drinks at a great price from Friday through Tuesday. Get a Long Island Iced Tea, a Long Beach Iced Tea, a Toyko Iced Tea, or a Root Beer served in a Mason Jar for just $8.00, which is a great deal.

Friday kicks things off with Friday Afternoon Club from 5-8pm, featuring $1.50 well and domestic beers. Starting at 9pm, DJ Brian plays all of your favorites till closing.

On Saturday, we celebrate with Margaritas for $3 from 1-8pm. On Saturday night we feature our Costume Party. The festivities start at 10pm, and we have cash prizes for the best costumes of $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd. DJ Bruce spins the night away until closing.

On Sunday, we have Bull Bash from 1-8pm, featuring $2.25 pints of Bud and Miller + Schnapps.

On Tuesday, it's Halloween, and 10% of the proceeds for that day will go to a local charity. Check out the details of our Giveback Tuesday program. We've already contributed over $8000 to charities which we're very proud of thanks to support from all of you.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Lazy Bear is Coming

August 1st - 6th.  Check out the Lazy Bear web site as well as the full schedule of activities. 

The Rainbow has lots planned, including our weekend line-up, Beer Busts nightly from 8-11pm, and drink specials.

Couple of highlights:  Don't miss our very popular, fun and cruisy Steer Tag Party on Thursday night (Aug 2nd) starting at 9pm.  On Sunday (Aug 5th) from 5pm-8pm, we have "Wheel Fun" with a $600 Cash Grab, Prizes, and fun.  We also throw a BBQ on the back patio from 5-7pm, with $1 burgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs. Best deal in town.

Come by and say hi.

Summer has been kicked off at the Rainbow

The Rainbow is kicking off the summer with a bang.  We have a great lineup planned for each and every weekend during the summer.

We celebrate the summer weekends by providing our Signature Mason Jar Drinks for $8.  Get a Long Island Iced Tea, a Long Beach Iced Tea, a Toyko Iced Tea, or a Root Beer served in a Mason Jar for just $8.  What a deal.

Friday kicks things off with Friday Afternoon Club from 5-8pm, featuring $1.50 well and domestic beers.  Starting at 9pm on Fridays, join us for th River Cruisin' party, where specials are available for those wearing shorts, tank tops or muscle-T's.  DJ Brian plays all of your favorites till closing.

On Saturdays, we celebrate with Margaritas for $3 from 1-8pm.  On Saturday nights starting at 9pm, join us for Rainbow Corral.  It's a rotating special party and a lot of fun.  Not to be missed.  DJ Bruce spins the night away until closing.

On Sundays, we have Bull Bash from 1-8pm, featuring $2.25 pints of Bud and Miller + Schnapps.  From 5-7pm, we have a BBQ on the back patio, with $1 burgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs.  Best deal in town, and lots of fun on the back patio.

Come join us this summer.  Looking forward to seeing you all.

Memorial Day Weekend

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 26th) with the Friday Afternoon Club, 5-8pm. Great drink special: $1.50 well drinks and domestic beers. Great way to start the weekend.

Join us on Sunday from 5-7pm for our BBQ. Best deal in town. $1 for burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs.

Our special drink for the weekend will be our signature Long Island Iced Tea served in a mason jar for $7.

Women's Weekend - May 19-21

Women's Weekend is coming to the River, and we're celebrating at the Rainbow. 

Women's Weekend kicks off on Friday night (May 19th) with the RAGS event.  Drink special will be $1.50 for well drinks and domestic beer from 5-8pm.  We will also have a BBQ out on our back patio during that time.

On Saturday and Sunday (May 20th and 21st) we'll be holding BBQ's from 5-8pm.

During the full weekend, we'll be featuring a couple of drink specials: Slippery Nipple, and Red-headed Slut.

Fun, fun, fun.  Come join the ladies.

For the official Women's Weekend web site, click here.

Cinco de Mayo

Kick off Cinco de Mayo Weekend (Friday, May 5th) with the actual Cinco de Mayo celebration. We'll be serving food starting at 6pm, and will go for as long as it lasts. We'll also have a great drink special from 5-8pm: $1.50 well drinks and domestic beers. Great way to start the Cinco de Mayo weekend.

On Sunday afternoon (May 7th) from 2-4pm, we're having a BBQ on the back patio, weather permiting... Burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and the fixins'.

Finally, we'll be featuring some special drinks all weekend long: Coronas for $2 and House Margaritas for $3 (or $6 when served in a mason jar).

Easter Weekend

Kick off Easter Weekend (Friday, April 13th) with the Friday Afternoon Club, 5-8pm.  Great drink special: $1.50 well drinks and domestic beers.  Great way to kick off the weekend.

On Saturday night (April 14th), the Rainbow is holding an Easter Bonnet and "Basket" Contest, with a $50 prize going to the winner in each category.  I am sure we'll see creative interpretations of the "Basket" contest.  The event starts at 9pm.  It coincides with tax day, so the prize money may come in handy.

On Sunday, we're having a BBQ, weather permiting.  Burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and the fixins'.

Finally, we'll be featuring a drink special all weekend long: colorful champagne based drinks including mimosas, kir royales, etc.

Oscar's Party

With Brokeback Mountain leading all films with eight nominations for the 78th annual Academy Awards, it's a great time to come out and watch the Oscar's with friends. 

To celebrate, every time Brokeback Mountain wins an award, we will celebrate with a drink special - $1.50 for well and domestic beers.  Additionaly, the person who predicts the most Oscar winners will take home a bottle of champagne.

Pool Tournament

Chris Joubert, one of our long-time bartenders at the Rainbow, kicks off a Pool Tounament every Thursday nite in February.  It takes $5 to enter, and is a double elimination tournament.  All of the entry money plus an additional $50 will go to the winner.  Come out and show Chris what you've got :-)

New Year's "Do-Over"

As many of you may know, the New Year's Celebration at the Rainbow, and throughout Guerneville in general, was undermined by severe flooding.  Most of the businesses in the downtown area were thankfully unaffected, while those that did experience flooding are busily rebuilding and getting ready for what promises to be a great summer.

Given that we didn't have a real celebration, we decided to join forces with Liquid Sky to throw a "Do Over" event.  It was a lot of fun, with champagne and party hats to be had by all.

9th Annual Hump Nite Potluck kicks off 2006 at the Rainbow

The long-standing tradition has kicked off it's 9th year. 

For those that are unaware of the tradition, Hump Nite was the inspiration of Bob Frederick, a long time bartender of over 20 years at the Rainbow, and Roger Gibson, Bob's lover at the time who has subsequently passed away.  Bob and Roger wanted to do something at the Rainbow that would bring out the community in the dead of winter.  Roger suggested a mid-week potluck, and the tradition was born.  Each week carries a theme, and everyone is encouraged to bring out a dish to share.  At the end of the meal, people vote for the best entree and dessert, and prizes are awarded.  The Finale caps off the Hump Nite festivities with a return of the weekly winners going head to head.  This year's finale is March 29th, and it promises to be a lot of fun.

This is a wonderful community event.  The amount of energy and love that is put into each of the dishes is amazing.  And you don't have to bring a dish in order to enjoy the fun.  Every cook just likes to see lots of people enjoying their food, so don't let them down.  Come out and enjoy the fun.  Check out pictures from the Hump Nite events here. 

Here is a list of winners thus far:

Jan 25th - South of the Border

Entree - Pollo Blanco by Brenda and Diane;  Dessert - Mexican Chocolate Cake by Jenny

Feb 1st - Italian

Entree - Eggplant by Greg, and Raviolis by Kevin and Dominic;  Dessert - Bacardi Rum Cake by Marilynn

Feb 8th - Americana

Entree - Scallop Potatoes by John;  Dessert - Chocolate Cream Puffs by Kevin and Dominic

Feb 15th - German

Entree - Sauer Grautin by Stuart;  Dessert - Cheesecake by Mike and Eve

Feb 22st - Asian

Entree - Thai Barbeque Chicken by Dar;  Salad - Oriental Cabbage by Leon

Mar 1st - French

Entree - Pork Sausage by Paul and Arnie;  Dessert - Chocolate Mousse by Leon

Mar 8th - Chicken/Mediterranean

Entree - Greek Lamb by Leon;  Dessert - Sicilian Biscotti by Dominic

Mar 15th - Comfort Food

Entree - Baked Macaroni and Cheese by Bruce;  Dessert -  Vanilla Amaretto Oreo Pudding by Rich

Mar 22nd - Southwestern

Entree - Chicken Chile Conqueso by Darlene and David;  Salad - Cilantro Chicken Caesar Salad by Bruce, and Apple Sauce by Fred, and Tortilla Soup with Chicken by Brenda and Debra

Mar 29th - Finale

Entree - Sauer Grautin by Stuart;  Dessert - TBD

Rainbow Celebrates Christmas with a Gypsy Gift Exchange

We started the 1st Annual Christmas Gypsy Gift Exchange at the Rainbow.  While there were only 8 people that participate, all of us had fun, and many expressed the hope that we would do it again next year.  Get the word out and hopefully next year it grows.  Here are the details of the exchange:

"Come out for Christmas Day and enjoy the afternoon with friends at the Rainbow Cattle Company.  As part of the fun, we'll be playing a game called Gypsy Christmas Exchange. Each person who wishes to participate should purchase a "unique" gift for NO MORE THAN $15 DOLLARS. Try to find something unique or useful that somebody might actually want ... not a gag gift. And again, the gift CANNOT exceed $15. Wrap the gift, put a tag on it with your name, bring it with you to the Rainbow, and the rest will be explained once you arrive.

Hope you'll come out and join the fun.  The gift exchange will run between 5-7pm.  You don't need to bring a gift to just hang out and laugh with everyone.  As always, everyone is welcome."

The Train is Back

After a brief absence, the train is back, and it's better than ever. Committed to the tradition of the Rainbow, we have decided to bring back the train. Not only is it fun, any money donated to make the train go round will be donated directly to a local charity. Come and check it out. It only takes a dollar to make the train go round :-)

Rainbow Celebrates 26th Anniversary

Having opened in 1979, the Rainbow celebrated it's 26th anniversary this year.  It's a proven institution.  This event also gaves us, as the new owners, an opportunity to introduce ourselves.  We celebrated with free food and drinks.  A good time was to be had by all.

The Rainbow Moves Under New Ownership

<Insert of picture of Tim and Rob>  Starting August 16th, 2005, the Rainbow Cattle Company was taken over by Tim Eicher and Rob Giljum.  We have enjoyed the Rainbow for years, and welcome the responsibility as its newly appointed caretakers.  We hope to do the community and the tradition of of the Rainbow proud.

Welcome to the Rainbow Cattle Company

Everyone's Good Time Saloon

"It's all about The Vibe"

Hey everyone - Thanks for visiting the Rainbow Cattle Company's website.  Please let us know how we can use this website to better reflect our community and serve your needs.

The Rainbow all started back in 1979 when a man named Hans opened this Main Street Bar in the middle of downtown Guerneville, CA.  Hans, who owned many bars in San Francisco, planned The Rainbow to to serve the new gay tourists who were coming to The Redwood Forest to relax and party.  Maybe it was the mixing of Hans' personal touch with the beautiful Sonoma County countryside and the unstoppable Russian River Bohmeian Spirit - but a legend was born. 

Since it opened its doors in 1979, The Rainbow has been a Northern California Party Destination - serving up carefree good times.

Maybe it's the rustuc interior paneling that has soaked up 25 years of split coctails, laughter and heavy cruising.  Maybe it's the warm smiles on familiar faces, or the sparkle in some new eyes before you kiss.  Maybe it's from finally seeing your mom in a GAY bar, and you can't get her to leave.

Maybe it's because one of our bartenders  has worked here for 20 years, or a bar in Austin, TX and Brattleboro, VT were named after us.  Or maybe it's about building a loving community together with our straight friends and neighbors.

Whatever it is, it is our job as the new owners to get out of the way and let The Rainbow express itself.

We hope you may always think of yourself as a Rainbow Regular, even if you're just able to join us once.

Cheers Queers!!!