The Rim Country Museum is quaintly set in the award winning Green Valley Park. It is comprised of several historical buildings and objects of local significance. The entrance of the museum was the Forest Ranger's residence, originally built in 1907. The Historical Society, in conjunction with the Payson Rimstones Rock Club, displays gems and minerals found in the Rim Country. The displays show the various material, and the sources of each, along with explanations of usage, from jewelry to manufactured items.
Location:
P.O. Box 2532, 700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson Arizona 85547
Telephone
928-474-3483
Other Art nearby:
(Carefree) Andora Gallery
(Mayer) Arcosanti
(Cave Creek) Blue Coyote Gallery
(Cave Creek) Eric Herrmann Studios
(Cave Creek) Galeria Bellas Artes
(Pine) Gallery 87
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02/21 Coming to The Payson area
National Festival of the West Scottsdale AZ March21-24 Nation Festival of the West is the country's largest celebration of the Old West and the American Cowboy.
Arizona Renaissance Festival Apache Junction AZ March30-31 In addition to village street and pathway events, the Festival has twelve stages of ongoing shows performing every half-hour. From the daily opening ceremony to the closing cannon shot, every Festival minute and every Festival acre is filled with mirth, merriment and marketplace exhibitions.
10th Annual Polish Festival Phoenix AZ April13-14 Authentic Polish food, beef, raffle, live entertainment, fun activities for kids.
Prickly Pear Festival Superior AZ August24 The historic copper mining town of Superior hosts a new prickly pear festival featuring a morning “how to pick and juice ‘em” class by Jean Groen.
St. George Feast of the Middle East Phoenix AZ October4-6 Enjoy Kibbee,(Ground Meat and Burghul Mixture)that is virtually the national dish of any Middle Eastern country, very lean beef or lamb are finely ground and mixed with cracked wheat and spices, then baked in olive oil. Also Shish Kabobs and Chicken Shawarma. Watch the St George Dancers.
Arizona Exposition & State Fair Phoenix AZ October11-November3 The Arizona Expo and State Fair is held every year. Events include the All-Indian Rodeo, motorized events, animal displays and competition, cooking contests, youth activities, and competitive entries. There is also an annual concert schedule that is announced prior to the fair. Exhibition buildings and grounds include the Agriculture Center, Arizona Plaza Building, Avenue of Flags, Cattle Barns, Exhibit Building, Grandstand-Arena, Hacienda Home Arts Center, Wesley Bolin Building, and the Party Gras.
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