Wild West Film Festival Line Up

Wild West Film Festival - John Payne: The One Arm Bandit John Payne: The One Arm Bandit From tragedy to triumph, John Payne’s incredible journey is nothing short of legendary. After losing his arm in an accident, he found himself in debt and living with his grandmother. But with determination, a homemade trailer, and a love for animals, Payne turned his life around—becoming one of the most celebrated rodeo performers in the world. For over 30 years and 5,000 shows, Payne and his four-legged partners (including African Watusi Longhorn Steers!) have wowed audiences with jaw-dropping stunts. His act, which earned him 15 Specialty Act of the Year titles, is a testament to resilience, family values, and an unbreakable bond with animals.Join us at the Wild West Film Festival on October 11th join us for the showing of this inspiring documentary. The film will be audio described for the blind.

Friday, October 10, 2025:PARTY 1980's Band for arriving filmmakers at Journeys Downtown Theater Onstage Vacaville Organization Presents 8:00 PM-10:30 PMDRAFT Schedule: Please check for final as times may shift slightly

10:00 -10:10 AM Opening by Hosts Joron Bourque - Buddy Rahming - Steve Durham - Toni Staniewicz - Matthew Moores "Congratulates the Finalist and the Authors, Poets, Comedians and Sponsors Onstage Vacaville Organization, Journey Downtown Theater, Main Grape, Vacaville Museum, Visit Vacaville, OK Corral, School Of Rock, Sweetpea's, Western Ranch Supply, 100 Club Solano Yolo, Comedy Cash Cow Team, Grant Gunn, Jake Aria, Solano County Sheriff's Posse, John Payne Documentary Team and the Screen Actors Guild"10:10 - 10:15 AM School Of Rock "Star Spangled Banner"Congratulations to the 2025 Wild West Film Festival 10 Film Finalist:10:15 - 10:45 PM Built With Heart11:45 -12:00 PM The Way Back12:00 -12:05 PM Western Comedy by Buddy Rahming12:05 - 1:05 PM Cowboy Meditation 1:05 - 1:08 PM Western Poet - Harold Miller ( John Payne Tribute )1:08 - 2:38 PM John Payne Documentary (Thank You to Visit Vacaville and Onstage Vacaville Organization)2:38 - 2:48 Flat Song2:48 - 2:55 PM Western Poet - Tony Argento2:55 - 3:10 PM - Break - (10 Minutes)3:10 - 3:24 PM Hellbent Documentary "Wild Mustangs" 3:24 - 3:39 PM Draw 2 3:39 - 3:46 PM Golden 3:46 - 3:46 PM The Blood Trade 3:46 - 3:51 PM Pena Adobe - Elderberry Flute3:51 - 3:53 PM Buddy Rahming - John Que Introduces Comedy Cash Cow Winner "LuLu Balimba" and now for some crazy comedy fun!3:53 - 4:15 PM Comedy Cash Cow Film "The Last Man on Earth"4:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner Break -Theater will be in recess from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Opening words from the San Francisco Screen Actors Guild President Robert Chestnut& Board Member - Buddy Rahming5:00 - 7:00 PM Screen Actor's MeetingTheater reopens Filmmaker 7 PM for fun DJ/Film Production Mixer "No Host" After Party Journey Downtown TheaterSaturday, October 12, 2025:

12:00 Noon- 5:00 PM Courtyard (Book and Autograph signing Lee Martin, Ron Jackson Jr., Sharon Evans-Little House On The Praire, Victor French Little House on the Praire, more celebrities and special guests to be announced). Historical Pena Adobe & Buffalo Soldiers. Solano County Sheriff's Posse. Jerry Bestpitch. Buddy Rahming Podcast.

Sunday, October 13, 2025:

12:00 Noon OPEN 12:05 -1:30 PM How the West Was One 1:30 - 2:30 PM Eating New Mexico 2:30 - 2:35 PM Pena Adobe Elderberry Flute2:35 - 2:55 PM American Black Cowboy2:55 - 3:30 PM - Break - 30 Minutes3:30 - 5:00 PM Awards Ceremony Wild West Film Festival "Westy" presentation5:00 - 6:30 PM After Party Filmmaker Mixer "No Host" in the Library Restaurant