Upcoming Events
Poster Auction
October 3, 2026
This beautifully framed print from 1989, the first year of the Gathering, is the last one available. It will be auctioned off during the 2026 final evening performance at the DoubleTree Hotel on October 3rd.
The Last of the Water by Clark Kelley Price
Find it here
Durango Cowboy Gathering
September 30 – October 3, 2026
Our premier event of the year. Come join us for 4 fun-filled days to celebrate our western heritage. We bring in over 20 poets and musicians from all over the United States to perform pieces that celebrate our western history and provide insight into the future of our western heritage.
Concerts will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings showcasing some of the best performers around.
More performers will be featured at various venues on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The Cowboy Poetry & Music Train and the Horseback Trail Ride are events that should not be missed.
The Chuckwagon Breakfast, Horseback Social, Wild West Shootout, and Cowboy Parade will fill your Saturday morning with buckets of FUN.
New Year’s Eve Cowboy Ball
December 31, 2026
Save the date to celebrate with the Cowboy Gathering at the first ever New Year’s Eve Cowboy Ball.
$100/Person ~ Proceeds Benefit Durango Cowboy Gathering Educational Programs
Live Music ~ Dancing ~ Food ~ Spirits
More information on the event and how to purchase tickets coming soon!