A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and her daughters, Alex and Paige

Your ticket purchase includes entry to the event and conversation, as well as a pre-signed copy of The Essential Recipes cookbook.

Each ticket is a separate transaction, which includes one cookbook, The Essentials Recipes.

You will need to complete another transaction in order to buy another ticket and cookbook.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

When checking out, please be sure to select “pick up” as the delivery method before completing your transaction. There will be time after the program concludes to pick up the pre-signed cookbook.

Cookbooks purchased with your ticket will be pre-signed and available for pick up on event day.

Business casual

Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

The George W. Bush Institute entrance located on Bush Avenue. Please reference map below.

Upon your arrival, Bush Center staff will direct you to the Auditorium. Seating for this event will be general admission in the Auditorium.

Beverages will be available to purchase at the cash bar. If you wish to bring your beverage into the auditorium, a reusable tumbler can be purchased for $4.00. These are available at point of sale.

ADA and Accessibility Information

Please refer to the parking maps below for the best accessible routes as well as drop-off and pick-up points. If you plan to walk from the Bush Center Visitor Parking Lot, you can expect it to be about a 10-minute walk.

Accessible seating is available at the entry-level of the auditorium. All other accessible seating is subject to the configuration for the various events.

If you need special assistance, please reach out to guest services during normal business hours at 214-200-4300 or via [email protected].

Parking Information

We have very limited parking on the SMU campus. Please note the parking options below.

Ride Share

Using a ride-share service is highly encouraged. Drivers may drop off and pick up at the designated location on the map below. Please note the physical address of the Bush Institute is 6100 Bush Avenue, on the west side of the complex. The main Bush Museum entrance on SMU Boulevard will not be open.

Bush Center Parking

Limited event parking will be available in the Bush Center visitor lot located directly across the street from the George W. Bush Presidential Museum entrance (please reference the map below). Parking in these lots is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When using the crosswalk between the parking lot and the Bush Center, please make sure to illuminate the lights to let drivers know you are crossing.

Security Information

You will be required to present a photo ID and proceed through security screening.

Prohibited Items

Prior to your arrival, review our list of prohibited items below.

• No weapons of any type, including pocketknives or guns are allowed inside the Facility.
• No outside food and drink.
• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted. Only one purse or diaper bag is allowed per person, and bags cannot be larger than 17 × 26 inches (43 × 66 centimeters) in size.

Event tickets are non-refundable. Unless otherwise indicated on the invitation you received, we are happy to transfer your tickets to another individual.

Transfer requests should be requested by emailing [email protected] at least 24-hours prior to the event. When contacting us, please include your name, order number, and the name and email address of the individual to whom you wish to transfer your tickets. Please note that responses to email may take up to 48-hours for a response.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you soon.