Mescal Movie Set

10/08/2026

You can tour the set of Tombstone this weekend! That's a fact!

Daytime historical film tours are back at the legendary Mescal Movie Set—the cinematic backdrop to over 175 classics like Tombstone and The Outlaw Josey Wales!

Because the Mescal Movie Set is an active filming location, our schedule is limited.

Tour Schedule:
-- October 9, 10, 30 (10:00, 11:00, 12:00)
-- November 6, 7, 20, 21 (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00)
-- December 4, 5, 11, 12 (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00)

Please check our website for tour times and availability. Tours are only available between film productions and are subject to change

⚠️ Set Closure Notice: The set will be closed for filming from October 11 through October 29.

Tour Details & Admission
* Walking Distance: Approximately 1/4 mile
* Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
* Admission: $20 per person (Children 17 and under are free!)

Important Visitor GuidelinesTo protect our guests, wildlife, and the historic set, please note the following rules:
* No pets (service animals permitted)
* No smoking or va**ng anywhere on site due to extreme fire conditions
* No weapons or fi****ms permitted

Plan Your Visit:
Advance reservations are strongly recommended as spots fill up fast.

Every ticket purchased directly supports the ongoing restoration and preservation of the set, ensuring this iconic landmark remains available for future generations and Hollywood productions.

Location: Benson, Arizona

Book Your Visit: www.MescalMovieSet.com

10/08/2026

Happy Birthday to Peter Sherayko -- Oct. 8th

Best known for portraying Texas Jack Vermillion in the 1993 film "Tombstone," Peter is an accomplished actor, producer, and Western historian.

Beyond his iconic role on screen, Peter served as a technical advisor and led a team of Western specialists known as The Buckaroos, supplying historically accurate horses, fi****ms, and equipment for the production. His extensive film credits also include "Bone Tomahawk" and "A Soldier's Revenge."

As the founder of Caravan West Productions, Peter provides authentic props, wardrobe, fi****ms, and livestock to the industry. He is a true Mescal favorite, and we are always thrilled to welcome him back to the set to share his expertise in period-correct gear and frontier history.

The Mescal Movie Set is fully available for film productions and opens its gates for Historical Film Tours between shoots. Located in Benson, Arizona.

www.MescalMovieSet.com

10/07/2026

"Monte Walsh" -- released Oct. 7, 1970
In this scene, two aging cowboys -- Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins -- discuss the end of the cowboy era.

Every generation faces a time when the world around them changes. Monte and Chet's world was changing, and they had to face an uncomfortable reality:
Nobody gets to be a cowboy for ever.

The same lesson applies today. Our technology may be different, but the challenge remains the same: Adapt to change, learn new skills, and find where you can create value in the world that's coming.

The Mescal Movie Set was used extensively in the movie and this scene was filmed at the historic Empire Ranch.

Arizona is home to many of our favorite classic Westerns and the iconic Mescal Movie Set is still an active set. When the cameras aren't rolling, we keep the history alive by welcoming visitors for Historical Film Tours. Check out our tour and film schedule at www.MescalMovieSet.com and plan your visit today.

10/07/2026

Where legends began: Taking it back to 1969 and the construction of the iconic Mescal Movie Set for "Monte Walsh."

In 1969, a grassy knoll in Benson, Arizona gave way to cinematic history with the construction of the Mescal Movie Set for the classic Western "Monte Walsh." Built to authentic Old West specifications, these dirt roads and boardwalks laid the
foundation for decades of legendary storytelling. The start of cameras rolling on some of Hollywood's greatest moments.

"Monte Walsh," starring Lee Marvin and Jack Palance was released 56 years ago on October 7, 1970.

A big thanks to actor/stuntman/stunt coordinator Rod Wolfe for sharing the article with the set!

The Mescal Movie Set is still available for filming and offers Historical Film Tours between productions. For more information visit www.MescalMovieSet.com.

10/06/2026

Mescal Movie Set is proud to have hosted 8 incredible films featured at this year’s Wild Bunch Film Festival!

We hope you enjoy watching them on the big screen as much as we enjoyed working with the talented cast and crews behind these award-nominated productions. Be sure to catch a few—or better yet, all of them!

-- Dates: October 21–25

-- Location: Galaxy Theatres (Tucson)

-- Schedule & Tickets: www.thewildbunchfilmfestival.com

See you at the movies!

The Mescal Movie Set is proud to keep Western filmmaking alive. The set is fully available for film productions and opens its gates for Historical Film Tours between shoots. Plan your visit or explore production opportunities at www.MescalMovieSet.com.

10/05/2026

Calling all fans of classic Westerns and movie buffs alike! The iconic Mescal Movie Set is thrilled to announce it's year-end Historical Film Tour schedule. Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your favorite Western heroes on the very grounds where Hollywood magic has been made for over 70 years.

Don't delay! Tour dates are limited due to film productions and renovations. The set will be closed for filming from October 11 through October 29 and November 15 through December 3.

Tour Schedule:
-- October 9, 10, 30 (10:00, 11:00, 12:00)
-- November 6, 7, 20, 21 (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00)
-- December 4, 5, 11, 12 (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00)
-- Please check our website for tour times and availability
-- Tours are only available between film productions and are subject to change

Tour Details & Admission
* Walking Distance: Approximately 1/4 mile
* Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
* Admission: $20 per person (Children 17 and under are free!)

Important Visitor Guidelines
To protect our guests, wildlife, and the historic set, please note the following rules:
* No pets (service animals permitted)
* No smoking or va**ng anywhere on site due to extreme fire conditions
* No weapons or fi****ms permitted

Plan Your Visit
Advance reservations are strongly recommended as spots fill up fast.

Every ticket purchased directly supports the ongoing restoration and preservation of the set, ensuring this iconic landmark remains available for future generations and Hollywood productions.

Location: Benson, Arizona

Book Your Visit: www.MescalMovieSet.com

10/04/2026

Tombstone -- Deleted Scene

The original director's rough cut of Tombstone was nearly three hours long, compared to the 130-minute theatrical release. Jarre's original screenplay was extensive with supporting characters and subplots. Much of it was unshot or "lost on the cutting room floor."

Watch this short deleted scene as Johnny Ringo (Michael Biehn) visits Henry Hooker's (Charlton Heston) ranch.

FYI -- happy heavenly birthday to Charlton Heston born on October 4, 1923.

The Mescal Movie Set is proud to keep Western filmmaking alive. The set is fully available for film productions and opens its gates for Historical Film Tours between shoots. Plan your visit or explore production opportunities at www.MescalMovieSet.com

10/02/2026

Walk the streets of your favorite Western stars at the Mescal Movie Set. Stand in the exact spots where legendary scenes from classic films were brought to life.

Eastwood, McQueen, Russell, Kilmer, Stone, Marvin, Palance... the only thing missing is you!

Ready to experience cinematic history?

October Tour Schedule:
* Friday, Oct. 2 – 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
* Saturday, Oct. 3 – 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
* Friday, Oct. 9 – 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
* Saturday, Oct. 10 – 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
* Friday, Oct. 30 – 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

⚠️ Set Closure Notice: The set will be closed for filming from October 10 through October 29.

Tour Details & Admission
* Walking Distance: Approximately 1/4 mile
* Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
* Admission: $20 per person (Children 17 and under are free!)

Important Visitor GuidelinesTo protect our guests, wildlife, and the historic set, please note the following rules:
* No pets (service animals permitted)
* No smoking or va**ng anywhere on site due to extreme fire conditions
* No weapons or fi****ms permitted

Plan Your VisitAdvance reservations are strongly recommended as spots fill up fast.

Every ticket purchased directly supports the ongoing restoration and preservation of the set, ensuring this iconic landmark remains available for future generations and Hollywood productions.

Location: Benson, Arizona

Book Your Visit: www.MescalMovieSet.com

10/01/2026

Recommended event at a very historical location!

Movies Under the Stars are back at the Empire Ranch!

Come enjoy a free outdoor screening of Red River at the historic Empire Ranch on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:00pm!

Bring a chair, blanket and flashlight. Movie snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

Did you know Red River was filmed at the Empire Ranch? https://empireranchfoundation.org/movies-2/the-filming-of-red-river/

Thank you to Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area for making this event possible.

10/01/2026

Celebrating International Coffee Day - Oct 1st

Cowboy Coffee & Cinema: Long before espresso machines, coffee was the ultimate fuel of the Old West. Typically brewed thick enough to "float a horseshoe."

Cowboy Coffee Traits:
☕Boiled, Not Brewed: Grounds were dumped directly into a boiling pot hung right over campfire coals.

☕The Eggshell Trick: Cooks would toss in crushed eggshells to bind to the grounds and force them straight to the bottom.

☕All-Day Reheating: The pot stayed on the fire all day, slowly reducing the contents into a thick, heavily caffeinated "sludge."

Classic Western Spotlight:
🎬Featured Film: Once Upon a Time in the West (1969)
🎬Iconic Star: Jason Robards
🎬Global Film Locations: Spain, Italy, Mexico, California, Utah, and right here in Arizona.

The Mescal Movie Set is proud to keep the spirit of classic Western filmmaking alive today. Whether you're scouting a legendary backlot for your next production or looking to walk the very dirt streets where cinema history was made, we've got a spot for you.

Plan your visit for our upcoming Historical Film Tours or explore production opportunities today: www.MescalMovieSet.com