Celebrating 28 Years of Poetry, Music, and Friends
January 30-February 4, 2012 in Elko, NevadaThe National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a week-long celebration of life in the rural West, featuring the contemporary and traditional arts of western ranching culture. Poetry, music, stories, gear, film, photography and food - all contribute to the texture of an event that has become an annual ritual and a place of personal meaning for thousands of people.
All day during the Gathering's busiest four days, you will find:
- Ticketed daytime and evening performances.
- Performances of poetry and music with the purchase of a Deluxe Pass or Single Day Pass (Wednesday through Saturday, click here for information on Passes).
- Open mic poetry and music sessions - sign up daily to perform. (Thursday through Saturday)
- Workshops.
- Exhibitions at the Western Folklife Center.
- Film Screenings.
- Socializing in the Pioneer Saloon.
- Other activities around town.
View the 2012 Gathering brochure in PDF format (second page is re-directioned): the full schedule of performances and other events will be available online in November. If you are signed up for our email news, we will notify you when the schedule is complete. Sign up for our email news here.
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