A non-profit outfit dedicated to preserving & promoting Cowboy & Western Ways & Life through Events, Activities, History, Worship, Poetry & Music!

24th Annual
Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering
Celebrating America 250th
July 17, 18 and 19, 2026*

Encampment, WY

Friday, July 17, 2026*

6:15 AM

Heritage of the Cowboys Pre-Show

Steve Moulton, Ken Kreusel & Jason Swedlund.

7 PM

Andy Hedges "Heritage of the Cowboys" Program

Free: This program is sponsored by the Wyoming 250 Task Force. Bring your camp & folding chairs.

9 PM

Campfire Open Mic

Free to All: Dress warm, bring your camp & folding chairs.

We encourage our audience to participate - share a song, recite a poem or story and bring your musical instruments to play along.

Saturday, July 18, 2026*

9 AM

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration

With Jack Smith.

10 AM

"Coffee with the Cowboys"

Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductees Jim Johnson & Lua Kelly + others.

Bring you camp & folding chairs.

10 AM - 4 PM

Historic Tours of Grand Encampment Museum

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Sponsored by Encampment / Riverside Lions Club. Fee charged with proceeds going to community projects.

Noon - 3 PM

Western Entertainment Roundup

FREE: Recognition of Youth Poetry Winners

Entertainment lineup to include Many Strings, Caitlyn Taussig, Kenny and Ivy Raymond, Doug Figgs, Floyd Beard, and Valerie Beard, plus others.

Bring you camp & folding chairs.

6:45 PM

America 250 Concert

7 PM

All Star Cowboy Poetry and Music Show

Featuring Dave Stamey, Andy Hedges and Terry Nash.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $25 per person (kids 12 and under get in free). Tickets available at the door or from Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering members.

Advance Ticket Sales: Checks can be sent to Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering, PO Box 306, Encampment, WY 82325. Tickets will be held at Will Call. Deadline for sending checks is June 30, 2026.

Sunday, July 19, 2026*

10 AM

Cowboy Church

Bring your camp & folding chairs.

Noon - 4 PM

Historic Tours of Grand Encampment Museum

For Additional Information, $25 All Star Cowboy Poetry and Music Show Tickets, Print Raffle Tickets, or Memberships

Call (307) 327-5465 or write Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering Outfit, PO Box 306, Encampment, WY 82325

* Events and times subject to change.

The Cowboy Gathering Committee will make every effort to provide everyone access to our activities and entertainment. The majority of performances are outdoors at Grandview Park on the grass, with the Saturday concert being held in the Encampment School gymnasium. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at encampmentcowboygathering@gmail.com. You may also write to us at P.O. Box 306, Encampment, WY 82325.

Additional Information

Your Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering Outfit committee members are continuing their efforts to preserve and promote Cowboy & Western Ways & Life through events, activities, history, worship, poetry and music. They thank you for your support throughout the years.

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