LISTEN UP Y’ALL…….. Big Bear is rounding You up for a Wild West Weekend of Cowboy Music, Poetry, Mercantile, Workshops and the best BBQ grub around. All this excitement is happening smack dab in the middle of majestic pines and under the blue sky of beautiful Big Bear Lake, California.

HOLD ON TO YER HAT’S
Are you ready for this years hoot n’ hollering, heart warming, knee slappin’ line up of our talented award winning performers?
I’ll be dad gummed you won’t find a better group of Cowboy and Cowgirl entertainers round these parts…

Now you folks can start off your weekend with our…

THURSDAY NIGHT
Fundraising “RANCH DINNER” with breathtaking views as far as the eye can see of our mountain ranges and valleys…this is one rodeo you won’t want to miss. There will be great down home food, libations, and raffles. Enjoy the music of Nancy Lee, The upbeat Cross Town Cowboys, the hilarious campfire stories of Dennis Gaines. Now y’all get those lips loosened up cuz your going to be playing the harmonica with the award winning Harmonicowboy Gary Allegretto. Bring your horses too and join in on the Ranch sorting. A night of good ol” fashion fun. (Click for tickets/schedule)

FRIDAY NIGHT
Giddy up on over to the PAC (Performing Arts Center) for Poetry and Music you won’t forget. All from well known and loved artist‘s. Belinda and Curly, Nancy Lee, Les Buffham, Gary Allegretto will be the nights performers. Wander around and check out the vendors before and during intermission treat yourself to some libations and complimentary cowboy snacks. (Click for tickets/schedule)

Don’t tucker out yet……..

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Did someone say John Wayne…that’s right little missy. Right here in Big Bear a well know impersonator will be wandering the event, a great picture opportunity for all!!!! The day will be full of rough riders and gun slinging. The Wild West PioneerTown Posse will be here performing. Proprietors of fine mercantile will be on site so you can put a few trinkets in your poke. A hands on activity corral for the little buckaroos will keep them entertained. There will be a harmonica workshop for all you dusty trail riders so you’ll be able to amaze your friends with your musical talent at your next cowboy campfire. The Screen writer, Miles Swarthout from the John Wayne movie “The Shootist” will be answering questions about the making of the movie. A Western Fashion show for all to enjoy. Now cowboys loosen up on those purse strings and let your little filly indulge herself with all the fine merchandise. Noel Blanc will share his hilarious stories of him growing up and all the movie stars that came to visit. Our local silversmith will have a demonstration on his work. There will be an Author discussion. Dave Bourne will be having a saloon piano concert, Entertainment guaranteed to keep you busy all day and night. Great food will be provided by outstanding restaurants. Libations will be flowing like a creek after the spring thaw. Tequila Lizzie will be providing you with her famous margaritas again this year. The outdoor Stagecoach Stage will muster up entertainment through out the day. And if that’s not enough for y’all……… (Click for tickets/schedule)

SATURDAY NIGHT
Before the Show, Dinner will be available for purchase so come early. Vendors will be there before and after the shows. The headliners will be Dave Stamey, Dennis Gaines, Les Buffham and the Cross Town Cowboys. At intermission there will be libations and snacks available for purchase. (Click for tickets/schedule)

SUNDAY
Please remove those Stetsons…
The gathering will be hosting a non denominational Cowboy Church service. Music and Poetry and some inspiring words will leave your hearts a little lighter. This is a special event not to be missed. Get up early because before church y’all are invited to have some morning grub (breakfast) with some of the amazing performers and the cowboy gathering committee members. Stay around for the day and visit the vendors with their fine goods, artwork and food to offer you. A movie screening of ‘The Shootist” starring John Wayne will be shown. Continuing on the outdoor Stage coach Stage will be great entertainment for all and a open Mic session for you to show your talents, a costume contest and more!!! Boy I’m sure going to try to get some time off from the Trail Boss after this wild weekend! (Click for tickets/schedule)

As we ride into the sunset The Cowboy Gathering Committee would like to thank all our generous sponsors for this year and years past and you for making our 10th Anniversary a success.
“Yee-Haw”

Talent and schedule subject to change