2015 Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering

11TH ANNUAL

a celebration of music, poetry, and art in ellensburg, wa

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Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Entertainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 7 Schedule Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 9 Concert Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Downtown Entertainers . . . . . . . . 12 – 15 Downtown Venue Schedule . . . . 16 – 17 Cowboy Gospel Celebration . . . . . . . 18 Fiddle Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Venue Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 21 EDA Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cowboy Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ranch Roping Competition . . . . . . . . 24 Western Cowboy Dance . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gear & Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 – 29 Workshops & Demonstrations . 30 – 32 Miss Spirit of the West . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 STAMPEDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Kids Corral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2015 Poster Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Box Office & Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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elcome to Ellensburg Washington and the 11th Annual “Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering”. Our 2015 schedule of events and entertainers is top notch. We have nationally recognized performers like Baxter Black and Dave Stamey to name a few.

Our Gear Show vendors from across the Northwest bring a variety of gear, western wear, jewelry, home décor and so much more to tempt you. The fiddle contest brings in highly talented fiddlers to compete for awards and provide you with entertainment.

Our downtown venues provide the opportunity to stroll through beautiful downtown Ellensburg while enjoying an array of music and scenery.

The Spirit of the West is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the “spirit of the cowboy” and the “code of the west”. Our stampede program provides the building block for our youth to develop those traits that have defined the cowboy throughout history. Words like respect, hard work, kindness, and integrity are utilized to provide examples of what is possible for our leaders of tomorrow.

Grab your hat and pull on your boots, bring your family and friends and enjoy a weekend of music, poetry, food and authentic cowboy culture. Let’s travel back to a time that was simpler and a handshake was a bond and time was spent with family and friends.

We look forward to sharing our event with you.

Diana Tasker President

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Baxter Black Baxter Black is a cowboy poet, former large animal veterinarian and entertainer of the agricultural masses. As he puts it, “he has a narrow following, but it’s deep!” For over 25 years he has traveled the U.S. and Canada, scattering his wit and left-handed observations to folks looking for a bright spot in their day.

When asked how many books he has written, he quotes the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt, “Altogether, too many.” Over one million books and audios sold, a weekly column, a weekly radio program, a weekly television program …there’s no place to hide if you live in the country!

He has poked his head above the horizon long enough to attract urban followers (gentiles, he calls them), through National Public Radio, public television, Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, Random House and USA Today.

Baxter says his life has been blessed, “I like what I do. I have a great home to come home to, a couple good horses, a few cows, a good dog, and friends everywhere I go. I’m square with God and I make a living entertaining people I care about.

“My audience is my inspiration,” he says, “Every cowboy, rancher, vet, farmer, feed salesman, ag teacher, cowman and rodeo hand has a story to tell, and they tell it to me. I Baxterize it and tell it back to ‘em! It doesn’t seem fair, does it?”

If you look around, you’re not more than one or two degrees of separation from his omni-cowboy presence! He’s kinda like a good pair of boots, a faithful cowdog, or even the flu. Try him out, he’s contagious!

You can find him in Benson, Arizona at baxterblack.com. He’s the real thing.

Because, as he says, “You can’t be what you aren’t!”

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Dave Stamey Dave Stamey has been a cowboy, mule packer and dude wrangler.

Cowboys & Indians magazine has called him “the Charlie Russell of Western Music.”

He has delighted audiences in twenty states and finds he prefers this to being stomped by angry horses.

He has been voted three times Entertainer of the Year, three times Male Performer of the Year and twice Songwriter of the Year by the Western Music Association, and received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists.

Dave is considered one of the best Western songwriters alive today. His melodies blend perfectly with his lyrics to the point where you can almost feel the wind against your face and smell the soft scent of the sage.

He never fails to engage his audience and take them on a rewarding journey through the panorama of the West. Dave lives in Nipomo, California.

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David Anderson & Jenny Lynn David Anderson is a home grown Utah boy who grew up raising and training horses. At age 16 he became a jockey and began traveling the country racing horses with his father.

Originally David played the drums but after he started traveling he couldn’t take his drums because they wouldn’t fit in the tack room of the trailer. So he decided to pick up a guitar, taught himself to play, and he has been playing and singing ever since.

David sings western music, which is about what he knows best, riding horses and being a cowboy. He participates in many cowboy poetry and western music gatherings all across the Western United States. He has also been nominated for and won many awards such as Male Vocalist of the Year for the Western Music Association, Utah chapter, Song and album of the year for the WMA, and the Golden Note award for the Cowboy Poets of Idaho 2009. David enjoys bringing his music to others by performing at care centers, fundraisers and parties. He is often accompanied by his two daughters Amanda and Jenny Lynn who have been singing since before they could walk.

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2015 Schedule Overview FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015 9 AM – 9 PM Box Office & Information Booth Geddis Building 321 N. Pearl Street 9 AM – 5 PM Ranch Roping Kittitas Valley Event Center (Bloom Pavilion) – 7th & Poplar 10 AM – 11 AM Kids Corral Hal Holmes Community Center – 209 N. Ruby Street 11 AM – 3 PM Workshops & Demonstrations Hal Holmes Community Center – 209 N. Ruby Street Noon – 7 PM Gear & Art Show Vendors Downtown Venues Noon – 5 PM FREE Performances Downtown Venues 12:30 PM – 3 PM Open Mic – Music & Poetry Hal Holmes Community Center – 209 N. Ruby Street 6 PM – 9 PM Cowboy Gospel Concert Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre – 5th & Pearl Street (Timber Ridge, Hank Cramer David Anderson & Jenny Lynn, Barbara Nelson)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 8 AM – 8 PM Fiddle Contest Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre – 5th & Pearl Street 9 AM – 9 PM Box Office & Information Booth Geddis Building – 321 N. Pearl Street 9 AM – 5 PM Ranch Roping Kittitas Valley Event Center (Bloom Pavilion) – 7th & Poplar 10 AM – 7 PM Gear & Art Show Vendors Downtown Venues

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 10 AM – 7 PM Gear & Art Show Vendors Downtown Venues 10 AM – 11 PM Kids Corral Hal Holmes Community Center – 209 N. Ruby Street 11 AM – 12 PM Kids Rodeo Fun Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre – 5th & Pearl Street Noon – 5 PM FREE Performances Downtown Venues 12:30 PM – 3 PM Open Mic – Music & Poetry Hal Holmes Community Center – 209 N. Ruby Street 5:30 PM V.I.P Reception with Baxter Black CWU Music Hall – 1309 N. Alder Street 6:30 PM – 9 PM Concert CWU Music Hall – 1309 N. Alder Street 8:30 PM – 12 AM Western Cowboy Dance Ellensburg Oddfellow Hall – 307 ½ N. Pine Street

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015 9 AM – 5 PM Box Office & Information Booth Geddis Building – 321 N. Pearl Street 9 AM – 11 AM Cowboy Church Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre – 5th & Pearl Street 10 AM – 3 PM Gear & Art Show Vendors Downtown Venues 11 AM – 12 PM Kids Rodeo Fun Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre – 5th & Pearl Street 1:30 PM – 4 PM Concert Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre – 5th & Pearl Street

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Concert Schedule FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 – 6 PM Opening Night Cowboy Gospel Concert at Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre Timber Ridge Hank Cramer David Anderson & Jenny Lynn Barbara Nelson Jeff Colson SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 – 5:30 PM Central Washington University Music Hall 5:30 PM – V.I.P. Reception – Baxter Black 6:30 PM – Performance by Baxter Black and Dave Stamey SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 – 8:30 PM Ellensburg Oddfellows Hall DJ Music provided by JP Ultimate Entertainment SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 – 9 AM Cowboy Church at Calvary Baptist at the Liberty Theatre Pastor Fred Lampley – Sermon and Service Inspirational Music by Jeff Colson & Timber Ridge SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 – 1:30 PM Performance by David Anderson & Jenny Lynn

DOWNTOWN VENUES Friday & Saturday, Noon – 5 PM Fitterer’s Furniture – 4th Ave. & Main Pine Street Mall – 413 N. Pine Street Rodeo City Bar-B-Q – 204 N. Main K.C. Historical Museum – 114 E. 3rd Cowtown & Rangeland – 420 N. Pearl Gard Vintners – 311 N. Pearl Street

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Downtown Entertainers Andy Bales grew up in the area near Joseph, Oregon, home to his family for generations.

The nearby Eagle Cap Wilderness provided a place to go for pack trips and camping, and continues to provide a backdrop for this singer/songwriter who now calls Graham, Washington, home. When heading into the backcountry, Andy always packs his guitar on one of his mules for a night of music out under the stars. It doesn’t get any better than Hank Cramer’s smooth as glass, pure as honey bass voice resonates in the wide repertoire of songs he sings – folk music, Celtic tunes and cowboy ballads. One of the best-loved folksingers in the American West, his songs tell the stories of cowboys, sailors, soldiers, miners, adventurers and drifters. Hank’s own varied life experiences make his music ring with a special authenticity.

These days Hank and wife Kit live on a small ranch in Winthrop, Washington.

Barbara Nelson plays western swing guitar and sings time honored songs in a voice reminiscent of Rosemary Clooney or a Jo Stafford. Her complex guitar chords give new life to these songs and have won her nominations for the WMA Cowboy Swing Album of the Year. Barbara lives on a ranch near Pendleton, Oregon where she and husband Nels have raised kids, cattle, sheep and horses.

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Duane Nelson, fueled by a passion for the cowboy lifestyle and a love of entertaining, has delighted audiences across the Northwest for the last decade. From brandings to county fairs, private parties to cowboy gatherings, Duane can be found reciting classics old and new, along with his own poems. Duane lives on a ranch near The Dalles, Oregon, with his wife, Lori.

Rockin’ HW combines the talents of Michael Whitaker, Alan Halvorson and Raymond Selby in their performance of traditional and original Cowboy Poetry and Western Song. From their home state of Washington, they perform across the western United States. This trio earned the 2010 Best Western Music Group Award from the Academy of Western Artists.

Paul Wilson’s smooth vocals will remind you of the legendary Marty Robbins. Veteran of cowboy gatherings near and far, Paul sings traditional ballads from the frontier days. But don’t be fooled – this cowboy has a twinkle in his eye and an ever ready sense of humor. His first-rate guitar accompaniment completes the package. Working as an outfitter in the mountains near Naches, Washington, Paul lives the life he sings of.

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Downtown Entertainers Timber Ridge is a trio from the Western Washington area comprised of, Joel Nickerson (Bass) Buck Hammock (Guitar/Pedal Steel/ Vocals) and Fred Moore (Guitar/ Vocals). Timber Ridge music-Gospel/ Cowboy Covers/Original Songs

STAN KVISTAD’s first mule came in 1999 which lead him to his current addiction, I now have 10, oh well, and no body is perfect! In 1996 he joined the Whatcom Co. BCH where he got into the trail work and spent a few years as president. 2005 found himself looking to get out of the traffic jams and by an act of God he found Chiliwist and a couple of years later he met a raven haired beauty and life is good.

TR STEWART’s love for the west and the backcountry led him to becoming a guide for North Cascade Outfitters. Along the trail, strapped to the back of a mule, TR packs his guitar to play the campfire circuit in the Pasayten and Sawtooth Wilderness. His music showcases this Twisp, Washington cowboy’s wide range of musical talents.

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TOM SWEARINGEN of Tualatin, Oregon enjoys sharing his original cowboy poetry at gatherings, horse camps, rodeos, and wherever else you find folks who live and appreciate cowboy life and western heritage. Winner of the National Finals Rodeo 2014 and 2013 Cowboy Poetry Week Contest, Tom’s poems are often based on his own experiences and observations, many of which occur on horseback. Tom and his wife spend several hours a week year-around riding Oregon’s mountain trails.

Kevin Barnhart While growing up and working on the family ranch, Kevin would read and memorize cowboy poetry to keep himself entertained while out working cattle and building fence. Raising his own family on the family homestead inspired his passion to learn more and share with others about western history, family ranching, and the cowboy lifestyle. He feels it is important to keep history and the spirit of the west alive for generations to come.

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Downtown Venues Friday, February 13, 2013 FREE to the public Noon – 12:45 PM Fitterer’s Furniture Rodeo City BBQ Pine Street Mall Gard Vintners Historical Museum Cowtown & Rangeland

Stan Kvistad TR Steward Hank Cramer Andy Bales Timber Ridge Barbara Nelson

Poet Music Music Music Music Music

1 PM – 1:45 PM Fitterer’s Furniture Rodeo City BBQ Pine Street Mall Gard Vintners Historical Museum Cowtown & Rangeland

Paul Wilson Duane Nelson Barbara Nelson Tom Swearingen Kevin Barnhart TR Stewart

Music Poet Music Poet Poet Music

2 PM – 2:45 PM Fitterer’s Furniture Rodeo City BBQ Pine Street Mall Gard Vintners Historical Museum Cowtown & Rangeland

Rockin’ HW Hank Cramer Stan Kvistad Duane Nelson Paul Wilson Andy Bales

Music/Poet Music Poet Poet Music Music

3 PM – 3:45 PM Fitterer’s Furniture Rodeo City BBQ Pine Street Mall Gard Vintners Historical Museum

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Timber Ridge Tom Swearingen Paul Wilson TR Stewart David Anderson & Jenny Lynn Kevin Barnhart

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Rodeo City BBQ Pine Street Mall Gard Vintners Historical Museum Cowtown & Rangeland

David Anderson & Jenny Lynn Andy Bales Duane Nelson Stan Kvistad Rockin’ HW Tom Swearingen

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FR TO T EE PUB HE LIC Saturday, February 14, 2013 FREE to the public Noon – 12:45 PM Fitterer’s Furniture Rodeo City BBQ Pine Street Mall Gard Vintners Historical Museum Cowtown & Rangeland

Hank Cramer Stan Kvistad Timber Ridge Tom Swearingen Paul Wilson Duane Nelson

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Historical Museum Cowtown & Rangeland

TR Stewart Paul Wilson Andy Bales David Anderson & Jenny Lynn Rockin’ HW Timber Ridge

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Tom Swearingen Barbara Nelson Kevin Barnhart Rockin’ HW Hank Cramer Stan Kvistad

Poet Music Poet Music/Poet Music Poet

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COWBOY GOSPEL CONCERT Friday, February 13th, 2015 6 PM to 9 PM 115 E. 5th Avenue • Downtown Ellensburg

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Timber Ridge • Hank Cramer David Anderson & Jenny Lynn • Barbara Nelson Jeff Colson Co-sponsored & hosted by: Calvary Baptist Church at the Historic Liberty For more information call 1-888-925-2204 or go to: www.EllensburgCowboyGathering.com

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Fiddle Contest Saturday, February 15 8 AM – 8 PM Calvary Baptist Church at the Historic Liberty Theatre 111 E. 5th Avenue The 2015 Spirit of the West Fiddle Contest held in Ellensburg, WA is a fun-filled, family event where fiddlers of all ages come together to showcase their fiddling talents.

Competing for over $2500 in prize money and trophies, some of the best fiddlers in the area compete in the contest.

8:00 AM Registration Opens 8:30 AM Senior Division (60+) Round 1 8:45 AM Adult Division (18-59yrs) Round 1 9:00 AM Junior Division (13-17yrs) Round 1 9:30 AM Junior-Junior Division (9-12yrs) Round 1 10:00 AM Small Fry Division (0-8yrs) Round 1 10:30 AM Novice Division (all ages-entering 1st contest) .

1 Round only 10:45 AM Picking Division (all ages) Round 1

11:30 AM LUNCH BREAK 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM

Small Fry Finals Junior-Junior Finals Junior Finals Senior Division Finals Championship Division (all ages) Round 1 “Mystery” Division (all ages) Awards for Small Fry, Junior-Junior, Junior, Novice, and Senior Divisions

5:00 PM

DINNER BREAK

6:30 PM Judges Perform 6:45 PM Picking Finals 7:00 PM Adult Finals 7:30 PM Championship Finals 8:00 PM Awards for Picking, Adult, and Championship Divisions

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CWU McIntyre Music Building Dean Nicholson Blvd. & N. Alder Street Kittitas Valley Event Center Fairgrounds – 7th & Chestnut Fitterer’s Furniture 4th & N. Main Rodeo City Bar-B-Q 204 N. Main Kittitas Valley Museum 114 E. 3rd Avenue Gard Vintners 311 N. Pearl Street Pine Street Mall 413 N. Pine Street Cowtown & Rangeland 420 Building Liberty Theatre 5th & Pine Street Ticket Information Geddis Building – 323 N. Pearl Street Gear Show Elmira – 321 N. Pearl Street Workshops & Open Mic Hal Holmes – 209 N. Ruby Moose Lodge 206 N. Main Street Oddfellows 307 1/2 N. Pine

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Dozens of volunteers have worked for months to organize this great event and the Ellensburg Downtown Association wants to express our gratitude to them for choosing downtown Ellensburg as this year’s venue.

While you’re here, take some time to explore the many unique experiences that our historic downtown has to offer. Within just a few square blocks, you will find one of a kind retail stores, museums, art galleries, the local flavor of great restaurants, a brew pub, and some beautiful wine shops.

The authentic culture of Central Washington is alive and well and we invite you to experience it for yourself. For a complete listing of shopping, dining, and attractions, as well as a brief history on our area, visit ellensburgdowntown.org.

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Ranch Roping Competition Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14 Event starts at 9 AM Kittitas Event Center – Bloom Pavilion Presented by Cowboy Traditions Ranch Roping For more than a hundred years, Cowboys have made their living through the skilled use of horses and rope.

Ranch roping is a style of roping that promotes horsemanship and stockman ship by showcasing the ability to take the shot that presents itself.

Shots are often from different positions with various rope angles, which can be a fancy yet functional loop. Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering is proud to have Cowboy Traditions Ranch Roping this year; Ranch Roping is an event you will not want to miss!

Cowboy Traditions Ranch Roping events will be judged as if the judge owned the cattle. For instance, the yearling doctoring event will be judged as if participants are doctoring a sick animal. Ranch roping should portray how a good cowboy would handle his horse, rope and cow in a manner that is as low stress as possible. In this competition, time does not determine the winner; instead points are earned for fancy or difficult catches and proper handling of cattle.

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Kittitas County Scott & Kay Shelton Shelton Corrals Honest Cut Meats

Paul & Marjorie Harrel & Families Willowbrook Farms Bill Haberman & Sons 3 Generations

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Melva & Bill Schmidt 37+ Years

Harold Shea & Shea Family

ABOUT BRANDS Although the numbers of large cattle herds in Kittitas County have diminished there are still several families here who continue to ranch. For those families, branding remains a traditional spring event. Each brand is unique, and for the working rancher, serves its original purpose of proof of ownership. For those who no longer ranch, the brand is the Family Crest of the Old West. Brands are a source of pride handed down from generation to generation. The brand remains a rustic symbol of the perseverance and hardiness of cattle families of the past and today.

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Friday, February 13th • 12 PM – 6 PM Saturday, February 14th • 10 AM – 7 PM Sunday, February 15th • 10 AM – 3 PM

Balsamroot Jewelry 312 Willems Rd. Cashmere, WA 98815 509-670-3304 www.balsamrootjewelry.com Handcrafted jewelry in gold, sterling silver and copper.

Featuring drilled river rocks, gemstones & pearls.

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Designs By Jeul’s 1410 12th St. Ogden, UT 84404 801-920-1720 Bottle lamps, Minky blankets, and metal art.

Crosswoods Gallery 1806 S. Vancouver St. Kennewick, WA 99337 509-460-0035 Food safe wood bowls, laser plaques, wall decor, fine wood art, wood cowboy hats, custom red rider BB guns and ammo pens.

C. Thomas Knives P.O. Box 1521 Hayden, ID 83835 208-660-5175 www.ctkives.com Made from scratch – carbon steel hunting, fishing, utility and culinary knives. Crafted from recycled Idaho lumber mill saw steel. Handles from exotic woods, antler and horn.

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WILD RAGS & SCARVES

BY Doris 1348 Hale Rd. Mabton, WA 98935 509-830-2266 www.wildragsandscarvesbydoris.com Custom and quality wild rags and scarves with a huge selection of fabric styles and colors.

Jenny’ Frameworks P.O. Box 1792 Mead, WA 99021 509-850-5857 www.jennysframeworks.com Laser cut/engraved wood picture frames & matting; names, grandkids, sports, hunting, fishing, etc.

My Mother’s Attic and The Old Country Cabin P.O. Box 151 Thorp, WA 98946 509-260-1218 Hand crafted country items; western theme aprons and children’s clothing. Western memory bards and some western watercolor paintings. Watkins products and western collectibles.

Friday Harbor House of Jerky 685 Spring St. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-370-7087 Jerky.

Panhandle Red 2815 N. Radiant Star Rd. Post Falls, ID 83877 208-755-7503 www.panhandlered.com Western hand built jewelry, metal work and rustic concrete designs.

Second chance outerwear Cle Elum, WA 253-370-3183 Recycled sweaters handmade into mittens.

Spoonfoolery P.O. Box 111 Oaksdale, WA 99158 509-285-4084 Whimsical items handcrafted from antique silverplated flateware.

Windchimes, bud vases, clocks, key rings, bracelets, figurines and more. sj Designs 3941 Riverbottom Rd. Ellensburg, WA 98926 817-729-3406 Unique one-of-a-kind jewelry.

WS Saddles 1447 N. Tvela Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 217-714-4700 www.wssaddles.com WS Saddles provides top-notch custom saddles and horse tack along with great customer support – a combination that can’t be beat!

Open Crown Productions 37620 Veazle-Cumberland Rd. SE Enumclaw, WA 98022 206-719-6649 www.opencrownproductions.com Original paintings, prints, and X Bar 4 Studio greeting cards of the “reel” and real 11802 Hwy. 12 American West.

Naches, WA 98937 509-969-9912 RUBEN’S Cowgirl statement jewelry 711 Vanbelle Rd. in polymer clay. Each piece Sunnyside, WA 98944 handmade. Bracelets, earrings, and 509-837-7333 pendants to hang on leather cords Handmade rope halters. or your own beads.

For updated list of vendors got to www.EllensburgCowboyGathering.com Information subject to change.

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Workshops & Demonstrations HAL HOLMES COMMUNITY CENTER

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209 N. Ruby (Unless otherwise noted)

Friday, February 13th • 11 PM – 3 PM Saturday, February 14th • 11 AM – 3 PM

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Workshops are a two day informational event where individuals and groups demonstrate arts and crafts of the West, speak about the West and provide fun and educational activities for children and adults. Workshops highlight local people who keep alive the skills and spirit of the Western and Native Ways by providing hands-on interactive demonstrations and presentations.

BARN QUILTS OF KITTITAS COUNTY Did you know that Washington State’s first Barn Quilt Trail is located right here in Kittitas County? Come learn what a Barn Quilt is, the history and significance of a Barn Quilt Trail, how the historical barns and quilt blocks are chosen, who paints them, and how they are installed.

ELLENSBURG RODEO HALL OF FAME The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association (ERHOF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1997 to preserve the history and traditions of the Ellensburg Rodeo. ERHOF has collected, stored, and displayed saddles and tack, memoirs, photographs, posters, jewelry, buckles, programs, costumes, books and magazines, ephemera, and other historical artifacts from the Ellensburg Rodeo donated by national competitors and local participants, organizers, and their families. The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Association’s goal is to build a permanent Hall of Fame and museum of rodeo history in Ellensburg, open to community members and tourists on a yearround basis. Please stop by our exhibit to see national competitor’s saddles, photographs, costumes and much more.

FLINT KNAPPING Flint knapping refers to the chipping of stone to produce artifacts. Enrolled Cherokee and cultural resource specialist, Jim Baugh, will demonstrate the techniques for making various functional tools such as arrowheads, knife blades and drills, all from stone. Raised on the Columbia Plateau and its surrounding mountains, Jim’s work revolves around the natural resources and the history of those who depended on them.

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HAND BUILT NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTES, DRUMS AND RATTLES Tom Duke of Dragonfly Studios is a multi-media artist utilizing every avenue that he can walk into be it wood, paint, paper, glass or clay. Tom has shown his work in the Northwest for over 45 years. and exhibited in every major show in the Northwest, displayed at the Pike Place Market and created pieces for individuals and private galleries. He also had the honor to teach Pen and Ink. Tom offers several courses in the creation of drums, rattles and flutes at his studio in Ellensburg. Stop by to see some of Tom’s many creations and learn a little about rattles made with leather and a stick, hand building a Native American Flute or drum.

KITTITAS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM “Home on the Range” Exhibit 114 E. 3rd Avenue, Friday and Saturday, 10am-4 pm Located less than a block away from the Hal Holmes Center is the Kittitas County Historical museum. The museum is a 9,000 square foot repository of Kittitas County history through historical artifacts, archival and photographic collections and oral recollections of community members. This years Spirit of the West exhibit is titled “Home on the Range” and will discuss the experiences of the early cowboys into the valley, such as those for Ben Snipes. There will be maps of trails and early homesteads, written accounts from the cowboys, and a camp scene. Stop by and take a trip back in time.

LIVESTOCK BRANDS AND BRANDING METHODS Staff from Washington State Department of Agriculture will be on hand to discuss the history of livestock brands, how to read a stock brand, how to register your brand and the important role that the State’s Livestock Identification Program plays today in protecting public and animal health.

OPEN MIC SESSIONS • 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM The Columbia River Cowboy Heritage Society sponsors this open mic event and encourages performers to present their talents on an open stage. Open Mic sessions will take place during the day on the stage at the Hal Holmes Center.

Participants must follow the CRCHS Performance Standards and may sign up at the event on a first come first serve basis.

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS Local artist Jeannie Johnson will be demonstrating the use of watercolors.

Jeannie was chosen as the 2011 and 2012 poster artist for the Kittitas County Fair. Her love of the Kittitas Valley and all of nature shows in her work. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. She shares the love of painting with her students who meet together weekly and at camps in the summer. Paper and paints will be available for those budding artists who would like to show their creativity by painting with watercolors.

PINE NEEDLE BASKET WEAVING Local basket weavers will display beautiful award winning handmade pine needle baskets and demonstrate how to weave a basket using pine needles, sweetgrass and other adornments. Learn what items are needed, the different pine needles used, along with the needle preparation process of sorting and soaking. They will have beginning baskets for you to try.

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Workshops & Demonstrations BARN QUILTS Can you imagine the warm feeling of resting in a log cabin by the crackling fireplace wrapped in your favorite patchwork quilt? Have you ever found yourself mesmerized by the beautiful colors and patterns of a gorgeous hand-crafted quilt and wished you could make a family heirloom of your very own? Or perhaps you simply enjoy the ambience, prestige and refined history that surrounds classic antique quilts that have stood the test of time. Quilter, Barbara Nelson will demonstrate the art of hand piecing and quilting along with having a few small quilts available to view. Barbara was recently honored with the 100th barn quilt for her ongoing support of the county barn-quilt trail initiative, serving as a volunteer with the group, assisting at the quilt shows and making quilts that have been raffled off to raise funds for the nonprofit trail organization. Come learn about quilts styles, colors, patterns, fabrics, tools and care.

WOOD CARVING Watch local wood carvers demonstrate their skills as they sculpt wood by hand to create many unusual and useful items. Learn about wood selection and the different techniques of carving such as chip, relief, caricature and whittling, plus see how a carving knife, chisel and gouge are used. The wood carvers are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

LIL’ BUCKAROO Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, 10am-11am Bring your kiddos to the stage at the Hal Holmes Center to enjoy a children’s hour of fun, family-oriented western music, sing-along and story time. Sue Hart and Josephine Camarillo from the Ellensburg Library will be reading stories and having the kids acting out songs. They will be joined by special guests, Cowboy Carl with his guitar and Cowboy Luke playing fiddle.

Come meet Miss Spirit of the West, Cora Clift, and receive an elementary “Code of the West” activity book.

KIDS RODEO CORRAL Saturday, February 14th, 11am-12:00pn at Hal Holmes Center Sunday, February 15th, 11am112:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church at the Liberty Theatre YeeHaw! Come join the Kittitas County High School Rodeo Team for some entertaining western games and events. Your Little Buckaroos will learn how to rope using a real lariat, run a barrel racing pattern and much more. Don’t miss the fun.

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Miss Spirit of the West

CORA CLIFT The Stampede school committee of the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering is pleased to announce that Cora Clift has been selected as the new Miss Spirit of the West. Cora will be a 6th grader this fall in Kittitas. She is actively involved in helping her parents raise cattle and hay on their farm. Cora is the president of the Washington Junior Charolais Association, a member of the Junior Angus Association and the secretary of her 4H club, Grow em and Show em. When not working on the farm, she enjoys playing basketball and volleyball, showing cattle, practicing roping and riding bareback on her horse Pook. Old Mill Country Store, is pleased to help sponsor Cora in her role model endeavor for the Elementary Code of the West with this years theme being “Respect.” When asked why she wanted to be Miss Spirit of the West, Cora replied “I want to be a good role model to people, especially children and share my western lifestyle. I want all kids to respect animals, themselves and others and hope to show other students how to enjoy the outside.”

Cora will reign as Miss Spirit of the West for 2014 and 2015.

Who is Miss Spirit of the West?

woman who exemplifies and lives by the Code of the West.

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s a leader whose character holds true no matter what the • circumstances may be.

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elieves in dedication, commitment and community involvement.

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“Stampede” Program The Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering is pleased to support “STAMPEDE”, the annual elementary school student contest in celebration of the “Spirit of the West” and the “Elementary Code of the West.”

Through STAMPEDE, students have the opportunity to express themselves artistically and be recognized for their efforts.

The 2015 theme is “Give Respect – Get Respect,” kindness is an important element in our everyday lives. Treat others how you would like to be treated. Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering encourages you to live by the Elementary “Code of the West” and Be Nice to Others!

STAMPEDE: S hare Your Thoughts T ake Action A rt M usic P oetry & Photography E veryone Gets A Prize D o Your Best E xpress Yourself

The STAMPEDE projects are displayed at the Hal Holmes, The Elmira and the Geddis Building

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Lil’ Buckaroos

The Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering has something for everyone, including your little Buckaroos.

Kids Corral Friday, February 13th • 10 AM – 11 AM Saturday, February 14th • 10 AM – 11 AM Hal Holmes Center – 209 N. Ruby Street

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Bring your kiddos to the stage at the Hal Holmes Center to enjoy a children’s hour of fun, family-oriented western music, sing-along and story time. Sue Hart and Josephine Camarillo from the Ellensburg Library will be reading stories and having the kids acting out songs. They will be joined by special guests, Cowboy Carl with his guitar and Cowboy Luke playing fiddle. Come meet Miss Spirit of the West, Cora Clift, and receive an elementary “Code of the West” activity book.

Kids Rodeo Fun Saturday, February 14th 11 AM – 12 PM (Following Lil Buckaroo) Hal Holmes Center – 209 N. Ruby Street

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Sunday, February 15th 11 AM • 12 PM (Following Cowboy Church) Outside CBC Liberty Theatre – 111 E. 5th Avenue YeeHaw! Come join the Kittitas County High School Rodeo Team for some entertaining western games and events. Your Little Buckaroos will learn how to rope using a real lariat, run a barrel racing pattern and much more. Don’t miss the fun.

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2015 Poster Artist

ROBERT KROGLE Robert Krogle is a nationally recognized, Impressionist Painter, Lecturer and multi-award winner, who brings an Impressionist style to Western contemporary themes. Born and raised in Southern California, Robert and his family moved to Coeur d’ Alene Idaho in 1992 after a successful 31 year career as one of the nation’s top Illustrators. Among some of Roberts many accomplishment are Best of Show Awards for the Spokane Western Art Show, Ellensburg National Art Show, Fred Oldfield Art Show and the Western Heritage of Artists in Great Falls.

You can view many more paintings by Robert Krogle, and find out what galleries he is represented by at his website, RobertKrogle.com.

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Concert & Event Tickets Tickets: •O nline at www.EllensburgCowboyGathering.com thru Wednesday, February 11 at Midnight •A t the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce office thru Thursday, February 12 at Noon •A t the Spirit of the West Box Office at the corner of 4th & Pearl Tickets and Information are available: Friday 9 AM – 9 PM; Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM; Sunday 9 AM – 4PM

Mercantile: The Spirit of the West has a variety of merchandise available including posters, fleece vests, denim shirts, T-shirts, baseball caps, shopping bags, key rings, collector pins, mugs and more.

CDs for Purchase: Box Office Concert Hall Liberty Theatre The phone number for Presidents Day Weekend only is: 509.933.1620

Come on in and enjoy

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2015 Sponsors Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering Advantage Dirt Contractors

Hampton Inn

Aqua Mitigation

Holiday Inn Express

Belsas-Smith

Impact

Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites

Directory

Big Country Dental

Kelleher Motor Co.

Blazing Tree Ranch

Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

Blazing Tree Cattle Calvary Baptist Church

Kittitas County Historical Museum

Caron Van Orman Photography

Kittitas County Cattle Women

CWU

Kittitas County Lodging Tax

City of Ellensburg

Moose Lodge

City of Ellensburg-Arts Commission

Motel 6

Comfort Inn

MYELLENSBURG.com

Cowtown & Rangeland

Old Mill Country Store

Daily Record

Pine Street Mall

Dairy Queen

Puget Sound Energy

Dakota Cafe

Quality Inn & Conference Center

Edward Jones Investment – Jim Carkner

Rodeo City Bar-B-Q

Ellensburg Chevrolet

Tarp It

Super 1 Foods

Ellensburg Downtown Association

Ted Brown Music

Ellensburg Morning Rotary

The Copy Shop

Ellensburg Rodeo

Timothy Park

Fitterer’s Furniture

Valley Veterinary Hospital

Fred Meyer

Washington Cattlemen’s Assoc.

Gard Vintner’s Goodey Gallery

Washington Old Time Fiddler’s Association

Grocery Outlet

Ward Rugh

Thank You

Thank you to all the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have lent a hand to this year’s event!

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See You Next Year‌

Thank you!

The pure joy of bringing an event like Spirit of the West to such a great community can only be made possible by the VOLUNTEERS! The Board and Event committees would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our volunteers!

Also, thank ya’ll for coming to our event and we hope you enjoy the weekend, the downtown, the entertainers, and the vendors.

Planning for 2016 is already underway and we hope that you keep tabs on us and what is going to be revealed.

You can like us on FACEBOOK, or via our website www.

EllensburgCowboyGathering.com. We welcome your suggestions at anytime.

Thank you for joining us this year. God Bless.

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