ENJOY FOUR DAYS OF POETRY AND MUSIC, EXHIBITS, RECEPTIONS, TRAIL AND TRAIN RIDES, CHUCKWAGON BREAKFAST, AND COWBOY PARADE!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
Special performances in schools and other venues. There may be substitute activities if schools are not open. Contact Karren Little at 970-382-8897 or Email
COWBOY THEATRE ~ Western Variety Show with a Twist
6:00pm, doors open at 5:00pm
Wild Horse Saloon ~ 601 E. Second Avenue
$15 Open Seating.
It’s a play! It’s a variety show!
Hosted by Lindy Simmons.
TWO PREMIER PERFORMANCES ~ An evening with Kristyn Harris and Hailey Sandoz
Shows at 6:00 and 8:30pm
$45 (reserved) - $35 (general admission).
Durango
VFW ~ 1550 Main Avenue
Fiddler Hailey Sandoz, 2021 Musician of the Year
Kristyn Harris, 2021 Entertainer of the Year
Get ready for fun and sparks to fly! Kristyn and Hailey are unique individual performers, but they create musical magic when they hit the stage together with an impressive repertoire of Classic Western, Western Swing, original tunes and more.
6:00pm
8:30pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
COWBOY MUSIC AND POETRY TRAIN
Make your reservations now for the Cowboy Music and Poetry Train. For reservations call 970-247-2733 or visit durangotrain.com/events/cowboy-poetry-train/. Train leaves 9:45am (be there early). Arrive at Cascade at lunch time. Box lunches available when purchasing tickets or bring your own. Arriving back in Durango 3:00pm.
COWBOY POET TRAILRIDE
10:00am
Offered by Bears Ranch, a beautiful two-hour trial ride through the San Juan Mountains. There’s no better way to see Colorado than from the back of a horse. Enjoy some classic western music and poetry along with a delicious cowboy lunch.
Space is limited.
Call 970-884-4049 or visit bearsranch.com for reservations.
(Advanced Reservations Encouraged)
TWO EVENING PERFORMANCES OF COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC
Durango VFW ~ 1550 Main Avenue
$45 (reserved) - $35 (general admission)
6:00pm
Caitlyn Taussig
Andy Nelson
RJ Vandygriff
Host - BJ Smith
8:00pm
Belinda Gail
BJ Smith
RW Hampton
Host - Andy Nelson
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
COWBOY CHUCK WAGON BREAKFAST
7:30 to 10:00am
Corner of 5th Street and Main Avenue in downtown Durango (across from the Train Depot)
Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs and lots of black coffee.
$12 for adults, tickets can be purchased at the Wagon! Kids 5 and under free.
Come early for breakfast and watch the Cowboy Parade!
WILD WEST SHOOTOUT, BEFORE THE START OF THE PARADE!
10:25am in front of the the Main Mall on Main Avenue. Cowboys reenact a real gun battle that occurred on Main Avenue in 1906.
COWBOY PARADE
10:30am
Sponsored by LONE SPUR CAFE
Colorado’s largest motorless parade begins at the train depot on Main Avenue.
Contact Pam Jacobs at 1-512-517-5619 or email for details about participating in the parade.
Visit the Parade page for more information
DAYTIME SESSIONS ~ FREE!
Cowboy Poetry and Music, Storytelling and Folklore
11:00 to 3:50pm
You will find musicians and poets at the Strater Hotel, Wild Horse Saloon, the Four Leaves Winery and strolling the streets. Concurrent sessions change every hour in each location.
Visit our Performer Page for a complete listing. In the Open Sessions, anyone can entertain.
To sign up, call Karren Little at 970-382-8897.
Daytime session schedule
WESTERN HERITAGE TRIBUTE
11:30am
The Strater Hotel's Mahogany Grill ~ 699 Main Avenue
Join us as we gather to celebrate parade Grand Marshals Ben & Linda Nighthorse Campbell. Hosted by Sue McWilliams. Lunch menu and cash bar, free entertainment.
COWBOY COMEDY REVIEW
1:30pm
Strater Hotel Pullman room ~ 699 Main Avenue
Adults $15. Children 12 and under FREE with an adult.
The hilarious BJ Smith will be joining invited performers to entertain you with stories to tickle your funny bone and set your toes to tapping.
TOH-ATIN GALLERY
Toh-atin Gallery ~ 145 W 9th Street
4:30 - 5:30pm: Invited poets and musicians will perform their interpretation of this year’s limited-edition prin "Whoa Little Cowboyt. Hosted by Lindy Simmons
5:30 - 7:30pm: Reception with artist Laurie Lee. Autographed prints will be available for $30
TWO EVENING PERFORMANCES OF COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC
Durango VFW ~ 1550 Main Avenue
$45 (reserved), $35 (general admission)
6:00pm
Belinda Gail
BJ Smith
RW Hampton
Host - Andy Nelson
8:00pm
Caitlyn Taussig
Andy Nelson
RJ Vandygriff
Host - BJ Smith
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st
A COWBOY AND HIS CREATOR
10:00am
Durago Cowboy Church ~
1867 Hwy 172
Inspirational poetry and music featuring invited performers. Potluck Lunch - bring your favorite side dish to share; meat will be provided. Hosted by Sam Noble.
