Welcome to our 13th Annual Festival in historic Monterey, where it all started and the first Vaqueros became the first Cowboys. It just doesn’t get any more Western than this both literally and figuratively.

This year on Saturday at the 9:00 am show, which will be held in Serra I in the Art & Gear room, we will be serving a breakfast which is included in your ticket price. This enables you to visit with the performers and do some private shopping before the show. All this along with a silent auction and a first-rate Christmas Art & Gear Show Sale and a Jam Session at the Marriott Friday and Saturday nights after the last show.

Once again, the Monterey Marriott is our host hotel, offering special rates
to those who reserve early with a call to 1-831-649-4234 for accommodations. The hotel is right at the Conference Center and a short walk to the restaurants on the Wharf and historic old downtown Monterey. We are extremely grateful for the support of our many sponsors and volunteers who continue to make this the quality event you want.

If you’d like to join us as a sponsor, member or volunteer please contact us at 1-800-722-9652.

“…Performers and audience alike appreciate the unique ambiance of the Monterey event:there are no concurrent shows, and all of events take place in one comfortable venue, with a wide choice of restaurants and attractions nearby. There’s no dashing from show to show, and no need to choose among shows. The well-planned schedule leaves plenty of time for mixing among performers and audience, for a weekend that is both entertaining and relaxing, even for those on stage.” -- www.cowboypoetry.com

A share of the net proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army.