Inaugural Rim Country Western Film Festival

Inaugural Rim Country Western Film Festival

Embark on a wild ride through the Old West with 'A Clint Eastwood Retrospective' at the Inaugural Rim Country Western Film Festival!

By Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce

Date and time

August 9 · 2pm - August 13 · 4pm MST

Location

Sawmill Theatres

201 West Main Street Payson, AZ 85541

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

2:00 PM

August 9th , First Film-Pale Rider


A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land.

6:00 PM

August 9th, Second Film- Fist Full of Dollars


A wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge.

11:00 AM

August 10th, Luncheon at Rim Country BBQ- Premium Tickets Only


"Savor a delicious BBQ lunch while delving into Payson's rich western heritage with a captivating talk by Bob Boze Bell."

1:30 PM

August 10th, Third Film- The Good, the Bad , and the Ugly-Extended Version

Introduced by Bob Boze Bell


A bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery.

5:30 PM

August 10th, Book Signing at Noley's

Bob Boze Bell


Join us at Noley's for an exclusive book signing event with Bob Boze Bell, available only to Premium ticket holders until 6:00 PM, when it will be opened to the public. Don't miss your chance to meet...

12:00 PM

August 11th, Performance by the Territorial Troupers

Macky's Grill


Experience the spirit of the Old West come alive at Macky's Grill with a captivating performance by the Territorial Troupers!

2:00 PM

August 11th, Fourth Film- The Outlaw Josey Wales, Introduced by Henry Parke

Stuart Rosebrook


The film tells the story of Josey Wales, a Missouri farmer whose family is murdered by Union militia during the Civil War

2:00 PM

August 12th, Fifth Film- Two Mules for Sister Sara


When a former Civil War soldier saves a nun from a gang of bandits, they team up to help the Mexicans in their war against the French

2:00 PM

August 13th, Sixth Film- Unforgiven


Unforgiven takes place in 1880 and 1881, near the end of the period of the Old West. William Munny (Eastwood) is a former outlaw and gunslinger who has given up that life under the influence of his l...

About this event

  • 4 days 2 hours

Step into the rich tapestry of the Old West at the Inaugural Rim Country Western Film Festival! As an extension of Payson's World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo events, the Rim Country Chamber of Commerce and Rim Country Artists proudly present 'A Clint Eastwood Retrospective' with each film introduced by excellent speakers, including our own local historian and actor, David Grasse.

On Saturday and Sunday, we feature two special guest presenters. The renowned publisher of True West Magazine, acclaimed author, and illustrator extraordinaire, Bob Boze Bell brings unparalleled insight into the western genre. He is joined by Stuart Rosebrook, a very popular speaker, author, editor at True West magazine and the new director of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott.

Bob Boze Bell will talk at the Sawmill before “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”, and on Sunday, Stuart will guide us into “The Outlaw Josey Wales”.

Join us for an immersive experience, complete with lunch at Rim Country BBQ, a talk on Payson's western heritage and culture with Bob and Henry, and an exclusive book signing at Noley's. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of our western culture and cinema!

Currently, only premium tickets are avaiable for purchase. Once these are sold out, we will release additional ticket levels.

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The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce is a community with a desire to bolster the area's businesses and individuals. Join that team today.

$100