Local Events

Explore Payson’s Best
Along with our incredible sights and attractions, Payson has excellent and fun local events all throughout the year. Whether it’s rodeos, music events, festivals, or meetups, we have it all. Next time you are in town check out what events could be taking place near you. Here is a super helpful calendar with updated and upcoming events in Payson, Arizona.
Payson Farmers Market
Sawmill Crossing Plaza 816 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZLocally grown fresh produce, delicious small batch food of all kinds, live music, games for kids of all ages, local art plus much much more.
Barley & Vines: Craft Beer and Wine Festival
Westside Blues & Jazz 201 W. Main Street, Payson, AZA craft beer and wine tasting experience on Main Street in Payson, Arizona, in front of the Sawmill Theatres. Featuring multiple live music performances, an artisan fair, and food. Event […]
Annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Payson AZ Multi-Event Center Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Payson AZ Multi-Event Center Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Payson, AZFor 125 continuous years Payson, Arizona has been celebrating the history and tradition of Pro-Rodeo. It is still held the third weekend in August and according to the PRCA, which […]
Annual Old Time Fiddlers Festival
Rodeo Grounds Rodeo Grounds, Payson, AZThe State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest is a weekend event in which contestants come from around the state to compete with the best fiddling in Arizona by contestants aged […]