Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest

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Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest opens

The 2026 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest is now accepting entries. Regional contests are set for May 15 in Hays and June 6 in Cottonwood Falls. Read More

Pete King. (Courtesy photo.)
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King tops field to win cowboy poetry titles

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Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup

Cowboy poetry contest set for July 25



A lone cowboy is moving a small herd of cattle to a greener pasture, near Hatch, UT. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #366190283 - Bob)

Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest announced

Closeup of white-faced cow, an unknown cowboy, and a group of white-faced cows in the background. (Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Manhattanite sweeps poetry contests