January 16th - "Come in From the Cold" Bartley Ranch Heritage Center
7:00 pm Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Barley Ranch Rd. Reno, Nevada 775-828-6612
This is a free event sponsored by Washoe County. Seating is limited get there early.
January 23rd - 30th - The 26th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
will take place in the small community of Elko, Nevada, which will overflow with thousands of
cowboys and cowgirls, poets and musicians, artisans and scholars, rural people and city folks.
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering web site.
February 12th - 14th - 6th Annual Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering
In Ellensburg, Washington. Join us for the best in Cowboy Music & Poetry! Performances
by Riders in the Sky, Red Steagall, RW Hampton & Rich O'Brien with the CWU Orchestra and
more. Western Gear & Art Show, Cowboy Reunion, Dutch Oven BBQ, Workshops, Dances and
Downtown Venues. For information and tickets, call: 1-888-925-2204 or go to our website:
www.EllensburgCowboyGathering.com.
February 12th - 14th - The 18th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering
The theme this year is "Cowboys and Sweethearts". More than 50 poets and musicians will
entertain. Free sessions on Saturday 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Three headline shows Friday at
7:00PM; Saturday at 7:00PM, and Sunday at 1:00PM. Sierra Vista, Arizona. Tickets on sale
at our Website
www.cowboypoets.com CCP&MG Hotline: 520-249-2511.
February 13th - the 10th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert
Details to be announced. Two shows - a 2:00 PM Matinee and a 7:00 PM evening show.
Tickets are $15 each. Featuring Gary Fjellgaard, Jessica Noad, Dave McClure, and Corky
Williams. Sponsored by the Wolf Radio in 100 Mile House and the 100 Mile Free Press.
For details email Mark at:
msprings@bcinternet.net or phone 250-456-2425.
February 20th - Lower Nicola BC
The Hitch'n'Post Cafe, hosts a Cowboy Concert and
Steak and Lobster Dinner. Featuring Mike Puhallo, Dave Longworth, Matt Johnston, and
Kraig Jodrey. Dorothy Haller 250-315-1350 ** Sold Out **
March 4th - 7th - 6th Annual Lee Earl Memorial Scholarship Cowboy Gathering
Lewiston Elks Lodge, 3444 Country Club Drive, Lewiston, ID. Performers contact Smoke Wade
at: 208-746-7652 or by email at:
smokewade@clarkston.com and
Vendors contact: Virginia Earl, PO Box 88, Asotin, WA 99402 at: 509-243-4312 or by email
at:
rhymn@tds.net
March 11th - 14th - The 14th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival
This gathering has gained the reputation of being one of the Biggest and Best Festivals
of its kind in Canada as well as one of the best in North America! See the
Festival page for details.
March 13th & 14th - Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale
The North Shore Community Centre is a non-profit society located in Kamloops. Many of the
vendors (who come from all over the Okanagan) specialize in "cowboy" art, antique farm
tools and other collectibles. Entrance fee - $4.00 a person & Children 12 and under are
free. Vendor tables are $35 each. For more info phone: 250-376-4777 or see there web site
at:
nsccs.webs.com
April 1st - 4th - Wild West Days at Rough Cut in Del Rio, Tennessee
The days of Old, Wild and West are coming to East Tennessee when Michael Martin Murphey,
Waddie Mitchell, Belinda Gail and Curly Musgrave, and 9 time Grammy Winner Asleep at the
Wheel, all put their music and poetry into motion. In addition we have a Pro Match for
Cowboy Mounted Shooters, SASS exhibitions and many other great shows and events. For
more information and tickets, call 1-800-995-7678 or visit
www.frenchbroadriver.com and click on Wild West Days.
April 9th - 11th - 7th Annual Columbia River Cowboy Gathering
Contact Ed Dailey: email:
ed.dailey979@yahoo.com website:
www.cowboygettogether.com Phone: 509-947-5785
April 9th - 10th - Cowboy Poetry and Music Contest
Cowboy poets and musicians will compete for $1200.00 in cash prizes plus very nice
trophies. There are no sign up fees! Four Poets and Four Musicians will be selected
from the applicants to participate over a two day period. The contest, hosted by Smoke
Wade, will be held as a showcase event in conjunction with the 7th Annual Columbia River
Cowboy Gathering. (see above).
May 1st - Spring Fling at Sun Peaks
5-9 PM at the Village Day Lodge, hosted by Wilf
Bennet, Dinner at 5:30 PM. For information Phone 250-578-2083
May - BC Cowboy Heritage Society AGM Dates TBA
Meadow Springs Ranch, 70mile House, BC.
www.bcchs.com and/or
www.meadowsprings.com
May 28th - Clinton Grad Class Cowboy Concert
This Annual Cowboy Concert is a fund raiser for the 2010 Clinton Grad Class. It's a
dinner theater show. Entertainers to be announced. For more info phone Patti at:
250-457-6684.
May 29th & 30th - Clinton Rodeo.
May 28th - 30th - Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival
at the David Thompson Resort, Cline River on Highway 11. Just a short drive from Rock
Mountain House, Calgary, or Banff. Featuring: Ed Peekeekoot, Horse Crazy, Tim Hus, Dave
McClure, Mike Puhallo, The Three Musty Steers, Danny and Susan Gibson. Music, Cowboy
Poetry, and a Dance each night. Plenty of Camping and Accommodation available. See
www.davidthompsonresort.com or phone for details Toll Free: 1-888-810-2103, local
phone: 403-721-2103, fax: 403-721-2267, or email:
info@davidthompsonresort.com
June 4th - CJKC Country 103 Appreciation Celebration,
Free Concert, Kamloops, BC. Venue
times and performers TBA
June 12th - Poker Ride-A-Thon
On Anarchist Mountain (just east of Osoyoos). Camping is available. For more information
please contact Jon Rescorla 250-491-9622 or
rescorla@mail.com Their web site is:
www.anarchistmountaincommunity.com
June 18th to 20th - Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival
Plenty of Camping and Accommodation available. See
www.davidthompsonresort.com or phone
for details Toll Free: 1-888-810-2103, local phone: 403-721-2103, fax: 403-721-2267, or
email:
info@davidthompsonresort.com
July 1st - 108 Mile Historical Ranch, Canada Day Celebrations
exhibits and entertainment all day right alongside Hwy 97, 8 Miles north of 100 Mile
House in BC's Historic Cariboo Country! Mike Puhallo MC.
July 17th - Country Pedlar (tentative date to be confirmed)
In the parking lot, Sheridan Lake, BC, Open mic sessions and Cowboy Concert with Mike
Puhallo & Matt Johnston. Chili Contest at 12:00 PM, Roping lessons for Children,
Interlakes Lions Club concession on hand serving Lunch and dinner, Contest for the best
cowboy legs in the Cariboo, Children's Games, Foothills Ice Cream, Silent Auction, Music
and Entertainment all Day!! Admission By Donation! For information call
Shelly 250-593-4114
August 21st, Clinton Jamboree
Reg Conn Park, Clinton, BC A one day festival in
the park, featuring a wide variety of music , cowboy poetry, exhibits and a steak
Bar-B-Q no admission charge.
September 4th - 6th - North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo
Barriere, BC. Daytime performances on main stage in the Midway. Evening Cowboy Concert,
in the Fall Fair Hall, 7:00 PM Sept 5th.
www.fallfair-rodeo.com
November 28th - Cowboy Christmas Concert
Calvary Community Church, Kamloops BC,
presented by the BC Cowboy Heritage Society. Performers and details TBA.
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