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Western Folklife Center

Fifth and Railroad streets, Elko, NV
702-738-7508
Ranked #4 of 4 attractions in Elko
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: This center focuses on contemporary folk art, cowboy gear and serves as the headquarters for the Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
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Langley, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Another great time for poetry, music, friendships and informative lectures. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This old restored hotel hosts a wonderful selection of cowboy "stuff". This is the center for the Cowboy Poetry Festival each year in Elko Nevada. It hosts a miriad of music and poetry all western themed and from authentic real cowboy "types", not the drugstore kind. What a breath of real country entertainment and atmosphere. Great fun. More

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reno
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2010

How many times do you get this conflict -you get it when two analyst talk stocks- look this is the home of amajor national event but when the event is not happening- there isno reason to see this place unless you want to do a 5 mintue tours- end of story- National Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Travel Desk More

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Alberta
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2009

After attending numerous Cowboy Poetry Gatherings around North America, I decided to go the Big One. The 25th Anniversary of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV. The Western Folklife Center hosts this 10 day event in January every year and being that it's the biggest in the country, you would expect big things. Well, that's not the case.... More

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