Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Music Rendezvous is cordially inviting you to join us Aug. 10-13,  2023 for our 38th Gathering. . . . .  a celebration of our Western ranching lifestyle and the heritage of the American Cowboy of the Upper Rocky Mountains.

We have 70 cowboy poets and Western musicians and 20 Western vendors this year, plus our red-hot vintage Western $2.00 raffle that everyone seems to enjoy! We’ve also added some surprises and special happenings as we advance toward August, 2023.

Hope your 2023 summer plans include attending the 38th MT Cowboy Poetry Gathering.  Located in the middle of Montana, Lewistown is everything Western....  surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges with a ‘blue ribbon’ trout stream running through town. Our Main Street looks much as it did 100 years ago when cattle, lumber and mining were thriving.  

Come and join us for some pure mountain air and beautiful Charlie Russell sunsets--and our Montana Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering! We’re “Keepin’ It Cowboy,” from “somewhere in the middle of Montana”.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, August 10, 2023

1:00-5:00 pm
Gathering Registration Desk open
Front lobby at Fergus High School
Cowboy Poetry Book/Music Store open
Far end of Vendor Fair on north gym balcony

6:00pm
Welcome Chuck Wagon Supper & Talent Showcase
Pine Meadows/Elk Lodge Golf Club

6:00pm
No-host social

6:30pm
Dinner, followed by 1 ½ hour cowboy poetry and western music show.
The evening will honor Miss Ruth’s Cookie Jar recipients

Seating is limited so don’t tarry...get your tickets early.
Tickets (non-refundable) are $30.

Friday, August 11, 2023

8:30am-5:00pm
Gathering Registration Desk open
Front lobby at Fergus High School
Ticket Will-calls available here
Cowboy Poetry Book/Music Store open
Far end of Vendor Fair on north gym balcony

8:00am-12:00pm
Artist/Vendors set-up Western Art & Vendor Show at Fergus High School.

9:00-10:30am
Session 1 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

10:50am-12:20pm
Session 2 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

12:00-5:00pm
Western Art & Gear Vendor Show, Open & FREE to the Public
North gym balcony

1:30-3:00pm
Session 3 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

3:20-4:50pm
Session 4 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

6:30pm
Jam ‘n Dance
Pine Meadows Golf Clubhouse
Gathering musicians ‘jam’ for listening pleasure and dancing!
Full bar and menu available. Fabulous view of The Judith Mountains!
NO COVER…NO TICKETS NEEDED….JUST COME AND ENJOY!

Saturday, August 12, 2023

8:30am-7:00pm
Gathering Registration Desk open
Front lobby at Fergus High School
Ticket Will-calls available here

9:00am-4:00pm
Cowboy Poetry Book/Music Store open
Far end of Vendor Fair on north gym balcony

9:00am-5:00pm
Western Art & Gear Vendor Show, Open & FREE to the Public
North gym balcony

9:00-10:30am
Session 1 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

10:50am-12:20pm
Session 2 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

1:30-3:00pm
Session 3 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

3:00-4:30pm
Session 4 - Cowboy Poetry & Western Music
Fergus HS in Library, Art Room, Band Room, Gym Balcony & English Room….all on Main Floor off Lobby.
PIN PASSES REQUIRED FOR ALL LISTENING SESSIONS

4:00-5:00pm
Book/Music store pick-ups and reconciliations, consigners cash-out.
Fergus High School Lobby

7:00pm
SATURDAY NIGHT GRAND STAGE SHOW - 'TOGETHER AT LAST' CONCERT TOUR
Starring Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss.
Fergus Center for the Performing Arts, 1001 Casino Drive
6:00pm - Doors open
7:00pm - Show starts
Tickets and more information by calling (406) 781-1422 or at Lewistown Art Center

Sunday, August 13, 2023

10:00am - 12:00pm
Cowboy Poetry Church, Senior Pastor Curt Langendorff
Celebration Church, 361 W Frontage Road at the top of the hill across from Snowy Mountain Motors

2:30 to 3:30pm
Boarding for Charlie Russell Chew Choo Dinner Train
Train departs at 3:30pm
Hanover Road, Lewistown
Tickets and information at the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce, 406-535-5436

Fest Date: August 10 - 13, 2023

Location: Various Locations in Lewistown, MT

Ticket Prices:

2023 Saturday Night Show General Admission Tickets
$30 - Saturday Night Stage Show

2023 Saturday Night Show Reserved Tickets
$45 - Saturday Night Stage Show

2023 VIP Tickets & Pre-show Meet & Greet
$60 - Saturday Night Stage Show

2023 Welcome Chuck and Talent Showcase Tickets
$30 - No-host social, 5:30 p.m. Supper served to guests at 6:30, followed by 1½ hour cowboy poetry and western music show.  The evening will honor Miss Ruth’s Cookie Jar recipients

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