Join us for an unforgettable evening with the cowboy poet and entertainer, Baxter Black with friend, Hal Cannon.

He's described by the New York Times as "probably the nation's most successful living poet", and thanks to a gracious sponsorship donation from Simplot Land and Livestock Group and Western Stockmen's, this year's festival will host the talented and comedic, Baxter Black!

This former large animal veterinarian can be followed nationwide through his column, National Public Radio, public appearances, television and also through his books, CD's, videos and commercial radio. Baxter lives in Benson, Arizona, between the Gila River and the Gila monster, the Mexican border and the Border Patrol and between the horse and the cow---where the action is.