National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Press Information

Dim lights Download Embed Embed this video on your site

Every year, dozens of writers, photographers and filmmakers come to Elko to attend the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and are usually blown away by what they find here. If you are interested in attending the Gathering, or would just like more information, please contact Darcy Minter, External Communications Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Download the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Media Credential Application.
or
Fill out our Online Media Credential Application to submit your application.

Read Press Releases about the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering:

Western Music Central to the Gathering	11/15/2001
*28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering* Features Arts and Culture of the American Southwest**	09/02/2011

The Western Folklife Center also produces events and exhibits throughout the year and we make frequent announcements to the press about our activities. Visit our press room. If you are interested in being on our press release list, please email Darcy Minter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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