Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering

A celebration of music, poetry, and art. Bringing the best of traditional cowboy musicians, poets, and artists together to celebrate the western tradition of ranching and cowboy life. This event has brought in nationally acclaimed entertainers such as Baxter Black and Wylie and the Wild West and a host of other popular entertainers. The Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering also hosts a Gear & Art Show, a series of workshops and dances throughout the events. Opportunities abound for guests to see local and regional cowboy and cowgirl poets and crooners share rhymes, stories, and songs in Historic Downtown Ellensburg. So get your Spirit of the West tickets, your cowboy boots and hats, and join us in Downtown Ellensburg to celebrate the history, heritage, and diversity of ranch culture through music, poetry and art!