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COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING

January 30 and 31, 2026

35 Years of Cowboy Heritage, Traditions, and Entertainment - A Contemporary Expression of Cowboy Life and Culture.

ABOUT THE EVENT

During the Colorado Cowboy Gathering, cowboy poets, western singers, and old-fashioned yodelers bring to life the joys and hardships of the old West. Take a break from the fast-paced, high-tech world and relive the life of the true cowboy. You'll be entertained and inspired by the cowboy and cowgirl poets and musicians' poems, songs, and witticisms about how life was and still is on farms, ranches and the range.

2026 Colorado Cowboy Gathering

Get ready for the 2026 Colorado Cowboy Gathering, returning to the Buffalo Rose Event Center in Golden, Colorado! This year’s event promises two days of incredible live music, featuring ten talented acts performing across Friday and Saturday, with five acts each night and daytime shows.

The stage is set for a true celebration of Western music and culture. Featuring headliners The Rifters and Jon Chandler with Ernie Martinez, along with a host of other phenomenal artists, fans can look forward to unforgettable performances steeped in classic cowboy tunes and the spirit of the West.

Event Details:

Dates: Friday, January 30th & Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Location: Buffalo Rose Event Center, Golden, CO
Tickets: Available at ColoradoCowboyGathering.org and the Buffalo Rose website

Mark your calendars and join for two days of music, fun, and cowboy spirit. Don’t miss out on this annual tradition.