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Discover the west at the Western Folklife Center

I-80 Exit 301
501 Railroad Street
Elko, Nevada 89801

Headquarters for the Cowboy Poetry Gathering

The Western Folklife Center is located in the historic Pioneer Hotel in downtown Elko, Nevada. The Center is well known for holding the Cowboy Poetry Gathering every winter.

Dedication to presenting and preserving the contemporary traditions of the American West is the goal of The Center.

The Exhibit Gallery offers revolving exhibits of Native American arts, cowboy craftsmanship and more.

Belly up to the original 44-foot historic mahogany Brunswick bar, where many a cowboy was hired for ranch work.

The Western Folklife Center regularly holds concerts and workshops in the performance hall.

Voices of the West Radio - tune in to the Center's nationally broadcast radio series for heartwarming stories and songs.