Welcome To The Auction!

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In conjunction with its annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, in Elko, Nevada, the Western Folklife Center is auctioning four unique western experiences that have been carefully crafted to provide the participants with the ultimate educational and artistic western vacation. The experiences offered are in Virgin, Utah, near Zion National Park, Elko, Nevada, the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and Yavapai County, Arizona. These are intimate and authentic experiences of ranch and western life and art that are designed for two couples for a weekend in 2016.

The proceeds from this Western Experiences Auction will support the Western Folklife Center, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Elko, Nevada. The funds will support its operations and programs, such as the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, an event that is celebrating its 32nd year of presenting the expressive arts of ranching and rural culture. The mission of the Western Folklife Center is to explore, present and preserve the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West.

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Winning Bidder Payment Information

Winning bidders will be contacted at the end of the auction to make arrangements for payment and pickup/delivery of their items.

Payment Types Accepted:

  • Visa, MasterCard, American Express

Winning Bidder Item Pickup/Delivery:

  • Each winning bid will be given several potential weekends to pick from. Western Folklife Center staff will coordinate scheduling.

 Additional Information:

  • These experiences are designed for no more than four people.
  • Some details of each trip may change and all itineraries are subject to the availability of the people donating their time and talents to this auction. We will strive to substitute rich alternatives when necessary. 
  • Each winning bidder will be required to sign a liability waiver for their experience weekend. Remember, these experiences take you into the lives and homes of remarkable westerners where mutual respect is expected. This may not be a 5-star hotel experience but it will be a 5-star cultural experience.

  • For information and updates write [email protected] or [email protected].

General Auction Information

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