Events
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the Road, Las Vegas
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 13, 2025
We’re heading back to Las Vegas this December for the National Finals Rodeo, and you’re invited to join us at the Ahern Hotel, Dec. 10–13, for National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the Road! This year’s lineup features an incredible mix of music and poetry from Gary Haleamau & Kāwili, R.W. Hampton, Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, Jake Riley, Matt Robertson, Trinity Seely, R.P. Smith, Dave Stamey, and Sam Platts with a six-piece band.
Enjoy nine full shows, open mics, hosted rodeo watch parties, dancing, and a gift show curated by yours truly and featuring authentic, handmade cowboy gear and quality Western gifts from skilled makers across the West. It’s all in one convenient (and dare we say, relaxing) place to shop and celebrate. See the full schedule below!
Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ahern-goes-country-nfr-2025-tickets-1735471444809?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Gift Show
Authentic, handmade Western gifts and cowboy gear you won’t find anywhere else in Las Vegas. Step into a space that feels like a breath of fresh air amid the NFR buzz.
The gift show features rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts, Native buckaroo artists James Shoshone and Robin Egan, Jackson Custom Leather, High Lonesome Glass, Clara Smith Western Art, Skiver Bootmakers, Arata Silver & Leather, Cat Clifford of Flying High Leather, Pearl Snap Fever, Cady Lee Silver Studio, John Willemsma Saddle Company, The Colorful Cowgirl, the Western Folklife Center Gift Shop, and more!
Schedule
All events take place at the Ahern Hotel
Wednesday, Dec. 10
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Gift show featuring curated artisans and makers
5:30-8 p.m.: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by Darrell Holden
8-10 p.m.: Open mic hosted by NCPG staff
Thursday, Dec. 11
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Gift show featuring curated artisans and makers
10-11 a.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
11-11:45 a.m.: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30 p.m.: Cow Trails And Rodeo Tales featuring Jake Riley, Trinity Seely, and Dave Stamey
1-2:30 p.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
2:30-4 p.m.: Born To Be A Cowboy featuring Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, and R.W. Hampton
4-5 p.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
5:30-8 p.m.: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by R.P. Smith
8-10 p.m.: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
Friday, Dec. 12
9-4 p.m.: Gift show featuring curated artisans and makers
10-11 a.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
11-11:45 a.m.: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30 p.m.: Rascals, Wrecks, And Rerides featuring Jake Riley, Annie Mackenzie, and Matt Robertson
1-2:30 p.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
2:30-4 p.m.: It Takes A Cow Town featuring R.P. Smith, Darrell Holden, and Dave Stamey
4-5 p.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
5:30-8 p.m.: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by R.W. Hampton
8-10 p.m.: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
Saturday, Dec. 13
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Gift show featuring curated artisans and makers
10-11 a.m.: Open mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
11-11:45 a.m.: Cowboy Aloha featuring Gary Haleamau & Kāwili
12-1:30 p.m.: Grit And Grace featuring Jake Riley, Trinity Seely, and R.W. Hampton
1-2:30 p.m.: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
2:30-4 p.m.: All In For the Short Go featuring R.P. Smith, Annie Mackenzie, and Dave Stamey
4-5 p.m.: Open Mic in the All American Sports Kitchen
5:30-8 p.m.: Skiver Bootmakers Watch Party hosted by Matt Robertson
8-10 p.m.: Music & dancing featuring Sam Platts
