Events and tours from outside organizations.
The Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, held in November, is the Foundation’s annual public event celebrating Arizona’s Western history and culture. Previously called the Roundup & Open House (2000-2017) the Festival also showcases Bureau of Land Management and Empire Ranch Foundation’s efforts to preserve the Empire Ranch for future generations. Each year more than 3,000 visitors come […]
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
Join us for a free outdoor screening of the classic John Wayne western, Red River (1948) at the Empire Ranch! Come early to explore the historic ranch buildings and sites where the movie was filmed. Bring a chair, blanket, and flashlight. Drinks and movie snacks will be available for purchase.