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April 10-11, 2026

2026 Western Heritage Awards

Limited Number of Tickets Now Available

2026 Western Heritage Kick-Off Party
5:30 p.m., Friday, April 10
Members: $70, General: $85
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2026 Western Heritage Awards Ceremony
5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11
General: $250
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Schedule of Events

Friday, April 10
11:00 a.m.

Western Heritage Awards Workshop, “Voices of the West: Exploring Cowboy Poetry.” Join Western Heritage Award honorees Anna Citrino and Nancy Bo Flood in a lively conversation about the tradition of cowboy poetry and the enduring stories of the American West. Anna Citrino is author of the award-winning “Stories We Didn’t Tell.” Nancy Bo Flood is author of the award-winning “Badger Clark: Poetry Wrangler.”

Open to public with museum admission

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Western Heritage Awards Kick-Off Party

Open to public with reservation

Start the Western Heritage Awards with an electrifying live music, followed by an exclusive opportunity to mingle with this year’s distinguished honorees and inductees.

Western Chic Attire | Sam Noble Special Events Center

 

Saturday, April 11

11:30 a.m.

Western Heritage Awards Panel Discussion
Q&A with Ed Harris, moderated by Rex Linn

Open to public with museum admission

5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Western Heritage Awards

Open to public with reservation

The Western Heritage Awards honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage through creative works in literature, music, television and film that share the great stories of the American West.

Western black-tie Optional | Sam Noble Special Events Center

Hotel Information

The Lively, Oklahoma City is offering your special group rate.

 

Book your group rate for Western Heritage Awards Attendee Block

Western Heritage Awards Class of 2026