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Thanks for “drifting down to Elko town” for the 40th Gathering!

It’s not too early to mark your calendars for the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering (Jan 25 - Jan 31, 2026).

Interested in performing at the 41st Gathering or know someone who should? We're accepting applications from poets, musicians, gearmakers, storytellers, filmmakers, and all interested cowboy creatives.

Submission deadline is March 31, 2025.


 
 

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The 2025 Gathering


Take a look back at the 40th Gathering!

Thank you to our members, donors, and sponsors who make the Gathering possible.


 

Become a Member

It’s not too early to become a member and be first in line to buy tickets for the 41st National Cowboy Poetry Gathering (Jan 25 - Jan 31, 2026).

Members enhance their experience with other perks too, including complimentary subscriptions to Western Folklife TV where performances from the 40th Gathering will be available to stream (at the Bronze level and above).



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