The American Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous is a three day cultural festival held annually in Lewiston, MT. The festival is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history, heritage and values of the cowboy lifestyle of the Upper Rocky Mountain West. About 100 cowboy poets, western musicians and artists from all over the US and Canada will convene to share their talent and perpetuate traditions of the American West. This year's festival will be held August 8-11.

This year they are encouraging the involvement of youth by sponsoring the YOUTH Cowboy Poetry Contest. Young poets, ages 12-18, are encouraged to write some "cowboy" poetry. First place prize is $100, 2nd place prize is $75 and the winners will recite their poems on the Grand Stage Saturday evening. The theme for the 2024 Gathering is "A Cowboy and His Dog", but any cowboy subject will be acceptable.

The entry form is found here:

art.mt.gov/pdfs/Youth-poetry-application.pdf

Call Charlotte Carroll if you have any questions. 406-538-3058