Thursday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 — Fredericksburg, Texas

AS OF THURSDAY, NOV. 2: We have some bad news and some good news. Unfortunately, Tom Russell is under the weather and has lost his voice and will be unable to perform at the gathering this weekend. We are disappointed Tom won't be joining us and wish him a speedy recovery. The good news is that Michael Martin Murphey has graciously agreed to fill in for Tom Russell on our Friday night show. In lieu of Tom's Saturday afternoon performance, we will be presenting a special hour with Andy Hedges and friends. There are still tickets available for all shows and we look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Our 2023 three-day festival of song, story, and poetry features acclaimed artists from Texas, Tennessee, and Nebraska. Some of these writers and musicians travel the world representing Western music and culture. Songwriters, poets, and balladeers will celebrate the legend and cowboy spirit in all of us.

You'll hear Hot Club of Cowtown, Michael Martin Murphey, Andy Hedges, Joel Nelson, Brennen Leigh, Chris Ryden, Jake Riley, and Mike Blakely in 9 shows over 3 days.

The shows are intimate: the largest venue seats 250, and our smallest venue seats 100 in a downtown Western art gallery for dinner and a show.

Individual tickets for all 8 shows are on sale now, as are tickets for our Thursday night dinner show and fundraiser at the InSight Gallery.

Thursday, November 2

6 PM - $60
Frontiers (includes dinner)
Brennen Leigh
Andy Hedges
Chris Ryden

Friday, November 3

10-11:30 AM - $29
Welcome to the Hill Country
Hot Club of Cowtown
Mike Blakely
Joel Nelson

2:00-3:00 PM - $29
Between the Lines: Cowboy Poetry
Joel Nelson
Andy Hedges
Jake Riley

3:30-4:30 PM - $29
Bob Wills Is Still the King
Hot Club of Cowtown
Brennen Leigh

7:30 PM - $39
The Sky Above, The Mud Below
Michael Martin Murphey
Andy Hedges
Chris Ryden

Saturday, November 4

10-11:30 AM - $29
Cowboy Classics
Chris Ryden
Joel Nelson
Jake Riley

2:00-3:00 PM - $29
Andy Hedges and Friends
A replacement for the planned interview with Tom Russell. Join Andy for some great music.

3:30-4:30 PM - $29
Western Songwriters
Brennen Leigh
Mike Blakely
Chris Ryden

7:30 PM - $39
Midnight on the Trail
Hot Club of Cowtown
Brennen Leigh
Jake Riley

Individual tickets for all 8 shows are on sale now, as are tickets for our Thursday night dinner show and fundraiser at the InSight Gallery.

About Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is home to nearly 1,500 vacation rentals, guesthouses, cabins, & bed and breakfasts, as well as hotels, motels, small inns, RV parks, and campgrounds.

This is the heart of Texas wine country, with more than 50 wineries, vineyards, and wine tasting rooms in the county, and dozens more within an hour or two drive.

For lodging, restaurants, and winery information, see visitfredericksburgtx.com.

Bring your friends, and come enjoy the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

Texas Hill Country
Cowboy Gathering

Founded in 2018, the Texas Hill Country Cowboy Gathering has been bringing people together to enjoy music and words ever since.

Do you value the experience of the Gathering? We're starting a membership program next year to help sustain it for the future! Members will receive up to $10-$100 in credit toward Gathering tickets.


"It's a perfect venue and the talent is beyond compare!"
— Mary Gallagher

"Stellar line up! Nothing like it in the Hill Country!"
— Duke Davis

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