Kennewick, WA.  The ^15th Annual Columbia River Cowboy Gathering and Western Music Festival will take place April 13 -15, 2018 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. The event is organized by Judy Massengale along with the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering and Western Music Festival Board of Directors.

News on featured performers, open mic sign up and special events will be forthcoming. Visit the website – www.columbiarivercowboygathering.com

Scheduled daytime performances will be presented on Friday and Saturday, April 13– 14, 2018, along with open mic sessions. Headliner shows will take place at 6:00 p.m. each evening. A cowboy church will be held on Sunday morning following the gathering.

One of the highlights of the weekend will be the 10th Annual Cowboy Idol competition for both poets and musicians hosted by Smoke Wade. There will be trophies along with $500.00 for first place and $200.00 for second place in both the poet and musician competition. In addition, all open mic performers will be judged throughout the weekend for the People’s Choice Award with prize money and a trophy to the winner. Cowboy Idol contest applicants may contact Smoke Wade smokewade@clarkston.com (435) 215-9675

For information regarding advance ticket sales, RV parking, special Motel rates, or vendor & performer applications,  visit the Website: www.columbiarivercowboygathering.com

Or contact: Judy Massengale (509) 851-4287. Email: columbiarivercowboygathering@hotmail.com

Submitted by Smoke Wade