2025 Classic Western Film Series films announced

Four Sundays in January, the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center will present the Classic Western Film Series, with each film hosted by a local film buff and cowboy aficionado.

Started in 2009 by then board member Gene Sturlin, the Classic Western Film Series features guest hosts who touch on highlights, lowlights and funny anecdotes from each film. 

Sturlin made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse and said the Classic Western Film Series was slow to draw a crowd, but now it’s sixteenth year, the series can sell up to 200 tickets.

G. Sturlin

The series opens Jan. 5, with the 1931 version of “Cimarron” the first Western film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture with guest host Buck Brannaman; followed by “Hombre” starring Paul Newman with guest host Craig Johnson on Jan. 12. “Broken Arrow” starring James Stewart is the third film in the series Jan. 19, with host Tommy B; and rounding out the month, Aaron Linden will guest host the 1964 movie “Cheyenne Autumn” on Jan. 26. 

All films begin at 2 p.m., and each event will include prize giveaways, free popcorn and a sense of nostalgia. This year’s festival is dedicated in loving memory to Christy Love who was a dear friend to our community.

Sponsored by Christine Gempp Love Foundation, First Northern Bank, Jeff Ware & Karmel Timmons, Tracy & Liz Swanson, TruBuilt Builders, OW Land & Cattle Co., Stephanie’s Purpose, Tracy & Robert Boyle, Ilsley Family Foundation.

Get tickets for the 2025 Classic Western Series by clicking here.