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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, visit our National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Press Kit.

Below is a list of recent press releases.
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1 Southwest Ranch Country Exhibition Opens 01/27/2012
2 Experience Elko Nevada at the 28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering 01/13/2012
3 Western Music Central to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering 11/15/2011
4 28th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Features Arts and Culture of the American Southwest 09/03/2011
5 Stop the Car, Dad! Exhibition at Western Folklife Center 08/24/2011
6 Western Folklife Center Old-Time Country Dances 07/28/2011
7 Expressing Montana Features State's Artists 07/05/2011
8 Wylie Gustafson and Paul Zarzyski Perform at The Ellen Theater July 8 06/16/2011
9 Western Folklife Center Hosts Monthly Dances and Game Nights 04/12/2011
10 Exhibition Showcases Burning Man Art Festival 04/08/2011

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