The 2026 Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering 38th event brings the best in authentic Cowboy Poetry and Music to the stage once again to the Jim & Linda Lee Yavapai College Performing Arts Center in Prescott, Arizona. The Gathering is held on August 6, 7, 8 with the finest group of reciters and singers. You can catch many of the performances during free day sessions or ticketed night performances. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a cowboy, then come hear the stories about the colorful culture and strong heritage that make up the meaning of the true American Cowboy!