Western Folklife TV

Watch entertaining and educational programming from the creators of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. From its headquarters in the historic Pioneer Building in downtown Elko, Nevada, the Western Folklife Center brings you Western Folklife TV—a streaming service devoted to preserving and sharing the creative traditions and cultural expression of the American West. We draw from decades of archival video and audio recordings as well as offer educational programming and entertainment broadcasted live from our iconic G Three Bar Theater in the heart of cowboy country.
What You’ll Love:
• Full shows from the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering featuring artists like Waddie Mitchell, Baxter Black, Ian Tyson, and so many others
• Nearly 40 years of poetry and music performances
• Talks and discussions devoted to important issues in the rural West like stewardship and sustainability
• Western gearmaker profiles and demos
• Access to live shows throughout the year
• New content every week!
Plus, the Western Folklife Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and your subscription helps support our programming efforts to document, elevate, and celebrate the creative traditions of the West!