“...the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival once again
outdid itself in collecting the most amazing talent in the
western poetry and music business...”

                       So reads the Rope Burns review of the 2006 festival.

Well, it's that time again! Time to saddle up and ride to Old Monterey,
where the West really began, for the 9th Annual Monterey Cowboy
Poetry & Music Festival! Once again we have nine great shows over
three days, our first rate western art & gear sale, Cowboy Church, a
Saturday night western dance featuring Wylie & the Wild West and
our super silent auction. Plus, this year, a quilting workshop featuring
Yvonne Hollenbeck! We're proud to have The Monterey Marriott as
our host hotel again, offering special rates to those who make
reservations early. Give 'em a call at 831-649-4234. The Portola
Plaza Hotel is another great hotel located at the Monterey Conference
Center. They can be reached at 831-649-4511. We're also proud to
have the support of a great group of sponsors. Without them we
couldn't continue to put on the quality event we do. While you're in
town, let these fine folks know how much you appreciate what they
help us do. If you'd like to join this fine bunch as a sponsor or member,
give us a call at 1-800-722-9652. You'll be glad you did!

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

If you decide to take a break from the festival, or decide to come early or
stay late, enjoy the quaint village shops of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific
Grove's beautiful shoreline, Pebble Beach's 17-Mile Drive, Carmel Valley's
golf courses, Salinas' Steinbeck Museum, the early California Missions,
ranches, vineyards and farmlands of South County and, of course,
Monterey, the old capital with its Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf
and the world-class aquarium and historical adobes.