Get Involved: National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Enter the J. M. Capriola Bit Drawing

2010 J.M. Capriola Bit, photo by Devon Blunden The J. M. Capriola Company generously donated a Garcia Bit and Spur Company bit to the 27th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. (Photo shown is from 2010.) This unique and beautiful bit was specially designed by western artist Larry Bute for the 27th Gathering. Proceeds from the drawing helped the Western Folklife Center raise funds to support the event and ensure that it continues to offer authentic, quality programs.

Tickets for the drawing were $2 each or six for $10, and were available at the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop, by calling 888-880-5885 or 775-738-7508, or at the J.M. Capriola Company, 775-738-5816. Bit tickets could be purchased when placing an order for National Cowboy Poetry Gathering tickets. During the Gathering, tickets were available at the Membership Desk in the Elko Convention Center.

The drawing was held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 4:30 pm in the lobby of the Elko Convention Center. It was not necessary to be present to win.

Thank you to the J. M. Capriola Company and to Larry Bute for the generous donation of this extraordinary bit!

Volunteer for the National Poetry Gathering

The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering would not take place every year without the dedication of more than 400 volunteers. The community of Elko and Gathering devotees from all over the country volunteer in a variety of ways to make the event a success. They are a very much-appreciated, critical complement to our Western Folklife Center and National Cowboy Poetry Gathering staff.
Read more... [Volunteer for the National Poetry Gathering]

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Silent Auction

Silent Auction item for 2011 Each year the Western Folklife Center conducts a Silent Auction in the lobby of the Elko Convention Center. The auction raises money to support the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and other Folklife Center programs throughout the year. All of the items in the Auction are donated by our generous supporters.

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Cybercast Button

See photos from prior Gatherings in our Photo Gallery.

Watch Gathering Moments on Film, short and casual "guerilla" videos from prior Gatherings.

Return to the Western Folklife Center Home Page