Kick Off Event: Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. - Celebrating Salado's Western Heritage in “cahoots” with the Salado Cultural Arts' District. Enjoy appetizers and cowboy music and view local western art by high school students. Salado Museum & College Park, 423 S. Main St., Salado, TX.
Friday, May 6, 7:00 p.m. - Friday Night Concert, Heritage Country Church, 9929 Lark Trail, Salado Business Park.
The Master of Ceremonies for this event is local KCEN TV meteorologist/cowboy Andy Andersen and Ronnie Sexton. Performers for the Friday Night concert are Chris Isaacs, Gary Allegretto, Don Cadden, Teresa Burleson, Fred Fuller, & Devon and the Outlaw. Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salados-cowboy-poetry-music-gathering-tickets-170656326667 The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for an opportunity to browse a store featuring items by the performing musicians/poets. Ample parking provided.
Saturday, May 7,
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. "Kit N' Caboodle" Concerts: Rotating concerts all day Saturday. Performers are sponsored by Humanities Texas. "This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities." Kit N'Caboodle Concerts will be held at the Salado Civic Center, the Gazebo on the grounds of the Salado Civic Center and the Historic Cabins.
All are located at 601 N Main St, Salado, TX.
7:30a.m. Good Morning, Early Risers: Maxdale Cowboy Church, chuck wagon coffee - at the Historic Cabins.
8-8:45a.m. Mornin' Melodies and Golden Memories: (MC) Fred Fuller, Gary Allegretto, Robert Isaacs, Chris Isaacs - at the Historic Cabins.
9-9:45a.m. First Thing Tomorrow Morning: (MC) Fred Fuller, Teresa Burleson, Don Cadden, Robert Isaacs - at the Historic Cabins.
9-9:45a.m. (MC) Bill Lutz, J.C. Penny, Gary Allegretto, Chris Isaacs, - at the gazebo.
9-9:45am (MC) Richard Paul Thomas, Teresa Burleson, Jim Cathey - upstairs at the Civic Center.
10-10:45a.m. Good Times in Bad Weather: (MC) Fred Fuller, Jean and Gary Prescott, Jim Cathey, Robert Isaacs - at the Historic Cabins.
10-10:45a.m. (MC) Bill Lutz, Gary Allegretto, Rick Mahaffey, Don Cadden - at the gazebo.
10-10:45a.m. (MC) Richard Paul Thomas, Cal Farley Kids, Chris Isaacs, Teresa Burleson, J.C. Penny - upstairs at the Civic Center.
11-11:45a.m. Friends Along the Trail: (MC) Fred Fuller, Glenn Moreland, Washtub Jerry, Rick Mahaffey, Gary Allegretto - at the historic cabins.
11-11:45a.m. (MC) Bill Lutz, Jeff Gore, Robert Isaacs, Chris Isaacs - at the gazebo.
11-11:45a.m. (MC) Richard Paul Thomas, Kristyn Harris, Teresa Burleson, Don Cadden - upstairs at the Civic Center.
12:00 to 12:45 Open Mic at the gazebo
12 -1:00p.m. - GARY ALLEGRETTO’S LEARN TO PLAY COWBOY HARMONICA INSTANTLY WORKSHOP - Salado Civic Center. See below for more information.
1-1:45p.m. Bad Lands & Good Folks: (MC) Fred Fuller, Glenn Moreland, Washtub Jerry, Rick Mahaffey, Kristyn Harris - at the cabins.
1-1:45p.m. (MC) Bill Lutz, Jean and Gary Prescott, Jim Cathey, J.C. Penny - at the gazebo.
1-1:45p.m. (MC) Richard Paul Thomas, Jay Snider, Straw Berry, Jeff Gore - upstairs at the Civic Center.
2-2:45p.m. Hop-a-long Wouldn't Have Done It That Way!: (MC) Fred Fuller, Jean and Gary Prescott - at the historic cabins.
2-2:45p.m. (MC) Bill Lutz, Kristyn Harris, Jay Snider - at the gazebo.
2-2:45p.m. (MC) Richard Paul Thomas , Straw Berry, Glenn Moreland, Washtub Jerry, Jeff Gore - upstairs at the Civic Center.
3-3:45p.m. Heros or Outlaws: (MC) Bill Lutz, Jeff Gore, Rick Mahaffey, Glenn Moreland and Washtub Jerry - at the gazebo.
3-3:45p.m. (MC) Richard Paul Thomas, Jay Snider, Straw Berry, Jean and Gary Prescott - at the Civic Center.
Saturday May 7, 7:00 p.m., Saturday Night Concert, Heritage Country Church, 9929 Lark Trail, Salado Business Park. The Master of Ceremonies for this event is local KCEN TV meteorologist/cowboy Andy Andersen. Performers for the Saturday Night concert are Strawberry, Kristyn Harris, Jeff Gore, Jay Snider, Glenn Moreland with Washtub Jerry, Gary Prescott, Jean Prescott. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for an opportunity to browse a store featuring items of the performing musicians/poets. Ample parking provided. Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salados-cowboy-poetry-music-gathering-tickets-170656326667
Sunday, May 8, 10:00a.m., Heritage Country Church Services with Jeff Gore - 9929 Lark Trail, Salado, TX.
The Saturday daytime events are Free due to a grant from Humanities Texas. "This program was made possible in part with a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities."
Gary Allegretto
Saturday, May 7, 12:00 p.m., GARY ALLEGRETTO’S LEARN TO PLAY COWBOY HARMONICA INSTANTLY WORKSHOP at the Civic Center Tickets are $20.00 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salados-cowboy-poetry-music-gathering-tickets-170656326667 Join the world-famous “Harmonicowboy" and have a blast as you effortlessly learn to accurately play the West’s most beloved instrument! No musical ability or experience needed and everything is provided. Attendees are fully entertained and then receive shiny new harmonicas (that they keep) on which through Gary’s award-winning no-fail method they joyfully learn to play four songs in lightning speed - guaranteed or get your money back and keep the harmonica. ALL AGES. Only $20 gets you a harmonica, music sheet booklet, and a lifelong musical talent.