We’re heading back to Las Vegas this December for the National Finals Rodeo, and you’re invited to join us at the Ahern Hotel, Dec. 10–13, for National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the Road! This year’s lineup features an incredible mix of music and poetry from Gary Haleamau & Kāwili, R.W. Hampton, Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, Jake Riley, Matt Robertson, Trinity Seely, R.P. Smith, Dave Stamey, and Sam Platts with a six-piece band.
Enjoy nine full shows, an open mic, hosted rodeo watch parties, dancing, and a gift show curated by yours truly and featuring authentic, handmade cowboy gear and quality Western gifts from skilled makers across the West. It’s all in one convenient (and dare we say, relaxing) place to shop and celebrate. See the full schedule below!
Schedule
All events take place at the Ahern hotel
Wednesday, December 10
9am-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers like rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts, Native buckaroo artists James Shoshone and Robin Egan, Jackson Custom Leather, High Lonesome Glass, Clara Smith, Skiver Bootmakers, and more!
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by Darrell Holden
8-10pm: Open mic hosted by NCPG staff
Thursday, December 11
9am-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers like rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts, Native buckaroo artists James Shoshone and Robin Egan, Jackson Custom Leather, High Lonesome Glass, Clara Smith, Skiver Bootmakers, and more!
11-11:45am: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30pm: Cow Trails And Rodeo Tales featuring Jake Riley, Trinity Seely, and Dave Stamey
2:30-4pm: Born To Be A Cowboy featuring Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, and R.W. Hampton
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by R.P. Smith
8-10pm: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
Friday, December 12
9-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers like rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts, Native buckaroo artists James Shoshone and Robin Egan, Jackson Custom Leather, High Lonesome Glass, Clara Smith, Skiver Bootmakers, and more!
11-11:45am: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30pm: Rascals, Wrecks, And Rerides featuring Jake Riley, Annie Mackenzie, and Matt Robertson
2:30-4pm: It Takes A Cow Town featuring R.P. Smith, Darrell Holden, and Dave Stamey
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by R.W. Hampton
8-10pm: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
Saturday, December 13
9am-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers like rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts, Native buckaroo artists James Shoshone and Robin Egan, Jackson Custom Leather, High Lonesome Glass, Clara Smith, Skiver Bootmakers, and more!
11-11:45am: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30pm: Grit And Grace featuring Jake Riley, Trinity Seely, and R.W. Hampton
2:30-4pm: Born To Be A Cowboy featuring R.P. Smith, Annie Mackenzie, and Dave Stamey
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by Matt Robertson
8-10pm: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
And consider bunking with us at the Ahern Hotel—a non-smoking, non-gaming gem just steps from the Strip. We even have a special rate of $99 + tax with the Ahern. Just enter “skiver25” after clicking “I Have a Group Number” on their booking page. Last year’s event felt like the perfect pre-party for our big Elko Gathering in January. We can’t wait to see everyone again in both Las Vegas and Elko!
