Empire Ranch Foundation

Preserving the Empire Ranch for Future Generations

Photo by Alan Nyiri

Photo by Murray Bolesta

Who We Are

The Empire Ranch Foundation (ERF) is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization that was established in 1997. Acting in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the purpose of the Foundation is to protect, restore and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as an outstanding western heritage and education center.

News & Announcements

Watershed Soundscape

Plan to attend a music + art + landscape multidisciplinary concert on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 3 pm in the Adobe Haybarn,  Empire Ranch HQ. Sonoita, AZ.  Click on READ MORE for additional details.

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Cowboy Festival Steak Fry

Join us for a Steak-Fry on Saturday, November 2nd at 4 PM!  $35/plate. We will be serving up Mesquite grilled Vera Earl Premium Beef, Macaroni ‘n Cheese, Chuck Wagon veggies, butter topped dinner rolls with...

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Book a Cowboy Festival Trail Ride

Take a 45-minute trail ride ($50) at the Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival.  Rides are available on both November 2 & 3, First ride of the day is at 10:30 am.; last ride  is at 3:15...

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Cowboy Festival

Plan to Join Us for the 2024 Cowboy Festival, November 2-3, 2024.  Click on READ MORE  to view the preliminary program.  Check back often as the program is frequently updated.

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