Rim Country Artists

08/29/2026

We’re still smiling as we look back at some of the great moments from this year’s Western Heritage & Film Festival, from Cowboy Poetry and the luncheon to all of the wonderful events throughout the week.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, supported the festival, shared their talents, and helped make it all happen. It takes a lot of people working behind the scenes to put together an event like this, and we’re so grateful for every one of you.

Here are just a few of the memories! ❤️🤠

08/28/2026

✏️ Learn the art of pencil drawing this Sunday! 🎨

Join us for a fun afternoon of graphite drawing with instructor Ricardo Ernesto. Whether you’re a beginner or already love to draw, Ricardo will teach shading, texture, blending, smudging, and stroke techniques to help you create your own artwork.

📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
📍 Payson Youth Creative School, 800 W Main Street, Building B
💰 $45, including all supplies
👥 Class size is limited to 15

Come learn something new or refine your drawing skills! ✏️

Register through the Current Classes tab on the Rim Country Artists website.

08/20/2026

Deadline for enrollment extended! You will be so glad that you have enrolled in one of these classes with Rim Country Artists Instructors! Check out this article from the Payson Roundup! https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/theatre-film-courses-offer-students-opportunities-to-create-and-perform/article_f22ea008-bb9d-42be-aafa-73bcbabb532a.html

08/19/2026

Welcome back our friend Wes77.
Starting and making beautiful progress on his latest project in Payson on the other wall of Days Inn Hotel.
Facing north, this 30ft tall wall is going to be a beautiful elk!

Go check out and support Wes!

08/15/2026

Join us this evening at The Moonshine Mafia Rodeo Kickoff Dance at Mackey’s! 🤠

🤠🎶 Tonight’s the night!

The Moonshine Mafia Rodeo Kickoff Dance is happening tonight at Macky’s Grill, right next to Sawmill Theatres!

Come enjoy live music, dancing, food, and drinks as we kick off rodeo week. And best of all, it’s FREE! 🎸💃

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Macky’s Grill, Payson

Come out, have some fun, and get ready for rodeo week! 🤠🐎

08/14/2026

🎬🤠 Tomorrow’s the big day! We’re showing five amazing films at Sawmill Crossing and Theatres!

🎥 10:00 AM | The Dog Bite Murders
🌵Set in 1910 Arizona, where a defense attorney faces frontier justice when two deserters are accused of murder.

🎥 1:00 PM | The Ballad of Sheriff Kid McLain
🏆 Best Animation Film

🎥 1:15 PM | Under the Western Skies (A Ranch Musical)
🏆 Best Feature Film

🎥 2:45 PM | Trailblazers
🏆 Best Documentary

🎥 4:00 PM | Cowboy Meditations
🏆 Best in Show

Come spend the day with us and see some of the films that stood out and won awards in this year’s festival!

08/13/2026

We will see you tomorrow for our Cowboy Poetry Night at Noley’s at 5 pm! 🤠 Come share your own poem or story, or sit back and soak in the ballads and tall tales straight from the heart of Rim Country. Free and open to all, so grab a seat and bring someone who loves a good story.

08/11/2026

We are looking forward to seeing Kristyn Harris perform tomorrow night! See the post below for more info!

08/09/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing Once Upon a Time in the West tomorrow at Sawmill Theatre! 🤠 Get your tickets now!

🎬 Tomorrow, we’re showing a true Western classic!

A widow, a mysterious gunman, and an outlaw collide in a struggle over land coveted by the railroad.

Once Upon a Time in the West is now hailed as a Spaghetti Western masterpiece. Ennio Morricone composed the score before filming, allowing scenes to be shot to the music like an operatic showdown on the frontier. 🎶🤠

📅 Monday, August 10
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Sawmill Theatres, Payson

Come enjoy this classic on the big screen as part of the Western Heritage & Film Festival!

08/08/2026

🤠The festival starts tomorrow! 🐴 Come kick things off with us at the FREE Saturday Matinee at Sawmill Theatres!

Chuckwagon Wanda and Digger the Donkey will be there, plus cartoons followed by Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. And yes, there will be gift bags for the kids! 🎁

📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 9:45 am
📍 Sawmill Theatres, Payson

Bring the family and come have some fun with us! 🤠🎬

Rim Country Artists