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, open mics, 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!
Gift Show
Authentic, handmade western gifts and cowboy gear you won’t find anywhere else in Las Vegas. Step into a space that feels like a breath of fresh air amid the NFR buzz.
The gift show features rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts, Native buckaroo artists James Shoshone and Robin Egan, Jackson Custom Leather, High Lonesome Glass, Clara Smith Western Art, Skiver Bootmakers, Arata Silver & Leather, Cat Clifford of Flying High Leather, Pearl Snap Fever, Cady Lee Silver Studio, John Willemsma Saddle Company, The Colorful Cowgirl, Cadillac Cactus Designs, Dossie Cribbs Silver, H Bar Saddlery, Arizona Hatters, the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop, and more!
Schedule
All events take place at the Ahern hotel
Wednesday, December 10
9am-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by Darrell Holden (family friendly)
8-10pm: Open mic hosted by NCPG staff
Thursday, December 11
9am-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers
10-11am: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
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
1:30-2:30pm: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
2:30-4pm: Born To Be A Cowboy featuring Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, and R.W. Hampton
4-5pm: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by R.P. Smith (family friendly)
8-10pm: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
Friday, December 12
9-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers
10-11am: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
11-11:45am: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30pm: Rascals, Wrecks, And Rerides featuring Jake Riley, Annie Mackenzie, and Matt Robertson
1:30-2:30pm: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
2:30-4pm: It Takes A Cow Town featuring R.P. Smith, Darrell Holden, and Dave Stamey
4-5pm: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by R.W. Hampton (family friendly)
8-10pm: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
Saturday, December 13
9am-4pm: Gift show featuring curated artisans & makers
10-11am: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
11-11:45am: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30pm: Grit And Grace featuring Jake Riley, Trinity Seely, and R.W. Hampton
1:30-2:30pm: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
2:30-4pm: All In For the Short Go featuring R.P. Smith, Annie Mackenzie, and Dave Stamey
4-5pm: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
5:30-8pm: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by Matt Robertson (family friendly)
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 (sold out) $149 + tax with no resort fee. 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!
