National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
January 27 - February 1, 2025
Elko, Nevada
Artwork: Blowing Cold (2024), watercolor by Don Weller
Taste of the Gathering
Savor memorable moments and behind-the-scenes details from each day of the 39th Gathering.
Seven days. Seven short videos. It’s just a taste of all the Gathering has to offer.
Artwork by Teal Blake
Online Gift Shop
Merch from the 39th Gathering, featuring Teal Blake’s artwork Blue Skies and Good Horses, is available online. Or call 775-738-7508 x234.
Photo by Marla Aufmuth
Become a Member
Get free tickets to select shows, receive a free poster, and support the success of the Gathering by becoming a Western Folklife Center member.
Enjoy Western Folklife TV
Decades of archival videos and live entertainment by beloved poets and musicians from the Gathering and across cowboy country.
The Gathering Experience
Shows
Open Mics & Jams
Livestreams
Western Mercantile
Workshops
Dances
Volunteering
Films
Special Sessions
Exhibitions
Youth Programs
Community
