Description

The goal of the Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering . . . on the Chisholm Trail, is to bring together a group of poets and musicians who are doing their part to preserve the culture and heritage of the American West. This gathering will give these performers an opportunity to share their talent. These men and women are now, or have been in the past, a part of the working cowboy environment. This is the first year that Salado is presenting the Salado Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering, and we hope to make it the best in the country by offering the true “working cowboy” culture and heritage.

LOCAL ARTISTS RECEPTION Salado Artists' Reception at the Salado Museum – 423 S. Main Thursday, May 6, 6:00pm. This event is sponsored by Salado Cultural Arts District and is open to the public. Snacks will be provided by Barrow Brewery and the Stagecoach Inn & Bill Lutz from the Heritage Country Church will provide live entertainment. There is a $10.00 donation at the door to benefit the Salado Museum.

Friday Night Concert – Friday May 7, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Country Church, 9929 Lark Trail, Salado, TX. The Master of Ceremonies for this event is KCEN meteorologist Andy Andersen. Performers for the Saturday Night concert are Jim Cathey, JC Penney, Don Cadden, Chris Isaacs, Gary Allegretto, Washtub Jerry, Grady Lee, Christian Wigley and the Heritage Country Church Band.  Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased at https://centraltexastickets.com/ . The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for an opportunity to browse a store featuring art by the performing musicians/poets and an optional BBQ dinner prepared by Heritage Country Church Cook Team will be available for a donation of $15.00 at the door. 

Salado Creek Festivities 

Saturday, May 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Maxdale Cowboy Church “Chuck wagon cowboy coffee and Dutch oven biscuits” no charge. 

Barrow Brewery

Saturday, May 8, 9:00 a.m. MerTex Market, Mermaid, Texana and other crafts. Organized by team Sirenafest to benefit the - all abilities playground.

Barrow Farmers Market

Rotating Mini Concerts 

Saturday, May 8, 9:45 -10:15 a.m., 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Barrow Brewing - Freddy Fuller and J.C. Penny

Salado Museum- Gary Allegretto, Christian Wigley, Don Cadden

Stagecoach Inn -  Grady Lee, Chris Isaacs and Jim Cathey

Stagecoach Inn

Thursday, May 6 to Saturday, May 8, 2:00pm to 5:00pm 

Roundup Happy Hour featuring Cowboy Cocktails

Writers Rendezvous at the Salado Museum, 423 S. Main, Hosted by Fred Fuller. Saturday, May 8, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Round table discussion with Don Cadden, Chris Isaacs, Teresa Burleson, Grady Lee and Devon Dawson.  Audience participation. $10.00 at the door. 

Saturday Night Concert – Saturday May 8, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Country Church, 9929 Lark Trail, Salado, TX. The Master of Ceremonies for this event is KCEN meteorologist Andy Andersen. Performers for the Saturday Night concert are Jim Cathry, JC Penney, Teresa Burleson, Devon Dawson, Don Cadden, Chris Isaacs, Gary Allegretto, Washtub Jerry, Grady Lee, Christian Wigley and the Heritage Country Church Band.  Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased at https://centraltexastickets.com/ . The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for an opportunity to browse a store featuring art by the performing musicians/poets and an optional BBQ dinner prepared by Heritage Country Church Cook Team will be available for a donation of $15.00 at the door.