Origins of Cowboy Poetry
Cowboy poetry origins trace back to the late 1800s during the Western American cattle drives, where cowboys would recite poems to entertain each other.
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Saddle up and get ready for a week full of cowboy poetry, music, and art during National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Week! This annual celebration, which takes place in late January/early February, has been around since 1985. It was started to honor the cowboy way of life and preserve the tradition of oral storytelling through poetry. Each year, cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country come together in Elko, Nevada to share their love for this unique form of expression. So grab your boots and hat, and join in on the festivities!
