Feb. 18-21, 2026: Bastrop

We'll have more than 30 poets, musicians, storytellers, and humorists in paid and free shows performing Wed-Sat in Bastrop, plus chuckwagons, youth poetry, and more.

Performer photos, with links to a page for each performer

Full schedule for Feb. 18-21 event

Tickets for shows and chuckwagon breakfasts
(available only to members until Nov. 1)

Map of event venues in Bastrop

Lodging

Open Mic signup - now open

Youth Poetry Contest - poem must be postmarked or e-mailed by January 17, 2026

Photos from the 2025 Gathering, by Jessica Brandi Lifland.