Join us in this spectacular red rock setting for a weekend of cowboy poetry, music, workshops, demonstrations and cowboy fun! All of your favorite Utah and regional poets and musicians will also be on hand. The corral for vendors will be the Moab Arts & Recreation Center in the heart of downtown Moab. It is well loved as the center for arts and culture in Moab. It's loaded with good ole' fashioned warmth and charm; your customers will love it and so will you!

A Western art competition, workshops, demos and Dutch oven cook-off will also be held on site as well as performances. Western Stars Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be widely promoted through national magazines, websites, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko as well as regional radio, television, and newspapers. Last year 1,500 attended the event; this year will be bigger and better with Michael Martin Murphy headlining!

Eligibility

Western Stars Cowboy Poetry Gathering welcomes applications for the display and sale of Western arts and crafts. While we encourage hand-sewn items, we will also accept high-quality manufactured items. Preference will be given to Western arts & crafts. Food vendors may be considered, but call first.

Please submit photographs of your work withyour application (the photos will be returned during the event).. If you have questions as to whether your work qualifies, please call (435) 259-6272.

Your application must be received no later than January 31st, 2009. Include with your application a check and self-addressed and stamped envelope along with three photographs of the items you will be selling. A temporary sales tax license will be issued at no cost at the beginning of the show. The tax rate in Moab is 7.75%. You are responsible for reporting sales from this show to the Utah State Tax Commission.

Booth Space

Booths are approximately 10' X 10' and located inside the Moab Arts & Recreation Center. We are offering space in our Gallery and in the Dance Room. Both rooms are large with high ceilings and arched windows that allow plenty of natural light. Two applicants may share a booth. In addition to the 10 X 10 spaces, there is one 8' X 6' space on the landing just outside the Dance Room on the upstairs level. Two mini-booths equipped with 4' X 2' tables are also available. Overflow space is available downstairs for up to seven 6 ft tables. Smaller card table locations are available for local vendors only.

Each exhibitor must provide his or her own display, equipment and lighting. There are a limited number of booths with electricity. Exhibitors are responsible for attending their booths. Assignment of booths will be on a first-come, first-served basis and at the discretion of the Moab Arts & Recreation Center. Booth setup is Friday, Feb 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Booths may remain overnight; however merchandise may not be secure as the MARC is a public facility to which some people have access. The MARC is not responsible for damage, theft, loss of arts, crafts or display materials. Tear down begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 15. Without exception, exhibitors may not begin tear-down before 5:00 p.m. Sunday night.

Events for Moab Western Stars are still being planned and are subject to change. Call 435/259-6272 for current info.