Celebrating our 35th year, the Durango Cowboy Gathering, a 501c(3) nonprofit, has been a major part of Durango’s western heritage and culture. We take pride in educating our community to our vital historical western roots through music, poetry, and art. True West Magazine has named us the “Best Cowboy Gathering” for 3 years in a row. This past year, we were recognized by The Durango Herald in their “Best of Durango & La Plata County” competition as one of the top 3 annual events in our area.
The event is truly one of a kind. We host premier professional concerts featuring some of the top cowboy performers from all across the country on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. During the day, several downtown venues partner with the Gathering hosting poets and musicians who perform free to the public. Saturday morning starts with a chuckwagon breakfast and Colorado’s largest non-motorized parade, followed by mostly free performances throughout the day.
As part of our mission, through our Poets/Musicians in the Schools program, authentic cowboys and cowgirls participate in educational presentations at 18 area schools, promoting Durango’s western heritage and bringing history to life. We touch the lives of over 5,000 students and their families through this program. Gathering volunteers mentor students to write a poem, song, or piece of art for our contest. In 2023, the contest will be judged by students from the Durango Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission. Contest winners will perform at the Gathering and hang their art work at City venues as well as at the Gathering. Some years we are able to offer harmonica classes to the students. The Gathering also partners with local FFA, 4H groups and Rodeo Clubs in our area by awarding them grants that they use for leadership workshops and summer programs
GET ALL THE GREAT BENEFITS OF BECOMING A SPONSOR TODAY!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor of the Durango Cowboy Gathering. Celebrating our 35th year, our Gathering, a 501c(3) nonprofit, has been a major part of Durango’s western heritage and culture.
NEW FOR 2023!! We are now offering two different ways that individuals can support the Gathering. In addition to the Sponsorship packages we have offered in the past, we are now offering Membership packages. Seven sponsorship and membership levels are available to fit all budgets.
Sponsorship Packages: With a sponsorship package, you will receive free tickets to shows, a 10% discount for purchases at our merchandise room, an invitation to our VIP reception in the spring of 2024, and other benefits as described below. In addition, your sponsorship includes a tax-deductible donation to the Durango Cowboy Gathering.
Membership Packages: With a membership package, you will receive a 10% discount on the purchase of tickets, a 10% discount for purchases at our merchandise room, and an invitation to our VIP reception in the spring of 2024
Patron Level - $1,000
- Invitation for 2 to the exclusive Patron Party, an evening of entertainment and dinner
- 6 tickets to be used at any of our evening performances (value $270)
- Current year poster signed by the artist (value $30)
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list
- Friends of the Gathering benefits listed below
Gold Buckle Level - $750
- 6 tickets to be used at any of our evening performances (value $270)
- Current year poster signed by the artist (value $30)
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list
- Friends of the Gathering benefits listed below
Silver Buckle Level - $500
- 4 tickets to be used at any of our evening performances (value $180)
- Current year poster signed by the artist (value $30)
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list
- Friends of the Gathering benefits listed below
Wrangler Level - $250
- 2 tickets to be used at any of our evening performances (value $90)
- Current year poster signed by the artist (value $30)
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list
- Friends of the Gathering benefits listed below
Friends of the Gathering - $150
- Tickets to ONE of the following events (Value $30):
- Annual Barn Dance Fundraiser – June 11th, 5:00 pm, River Bend Ranch
- Durango Cowboy Theater Variety Show – September 28th, 6:00 pm, Wild Horse Saloon
- Cowboy Comedy Review – September 30th, 1:30 pm, Strater Hotel Pullman Room
- Current year poster signed by the artist (value $30)
- 10 % off two tickets per show for the DCG
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list
Lead Rider Membership - $80 (2 Persons at Same Address)
- 10% off two tickets per show for the DCG
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list.
Ranch Hand Membership - $50
- 10% off one ticket per show for the DCG
- 10% off Merchandise purchased at the DCG
- Invitation to DCG VIP Reception in Spring 2024
- Your name included in our Souvenir Program “Thank You” list.
Print Sponsorship Form and Mail Payment to:
Please indicate above which level of sponsorship you would like and mail this form, with your check, to:
Durango Cowboy Gathering
P.O. Box 2571
Durango, CO 81302
Or you may EMAIL the completed form to Barry Longwell. You will be contacted at the phone number listed above for payment information.
Please contact Barry Longwell at 970-764-8731 with any questions.
All sponsorship forms must be received by August 31, 2023 to be included in our Souvenir Program
A huge THANK YOU to all of our generous donors and sponsors in 2023!
2023 GRANTORS
~ 2023 BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS ~
CATTLE BARON LEVEL
TRAIL BOSS LEVEL
VAQUERO LEVEL
ROUGHSTOCK LEVEL
RANCHERO LEVEL
FORMAN LEVEL
BUCKAROO LEVEL
PARADE PARTNER
Deborah Russell & Elmer Wheeler
