R.W. Hampton is honored to serve as the emcee for the Red Steagall Institute Gala on October 22, 2026, at River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas.

The special evening, titled “One Legendary Night with Red Steagall,” will celebrate Red Steagall’s vision for the future of traditional Western arts and bring together supporters and friends of the Western community for an evening of music, dinner and celebration.

The gala will feature special performances by Aaron Watson, Trent Willmon, Andy Hedges & Maggie Rose Hedges, and Jake Hooker, along with cowboy poetry from Red Steagall. R.W. Hampton will serve as the evening’s emcee, helping guide guests through a night dedicated to celebrating the traditions and people who continue to carry the Western way of life forward.

The gala will take place at River Ranch Stockyards, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and live entertainment, with a Black Tie & Boots dress code. Individual tickets and table options are available through the Red Steagall Institute.

The Red Steagall Institute Gala also kicks off the weekend of the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering, which runs October 23–25 throughout the Fort Worth Stockyards.

R.W. Hampton is proud to be part of this special evening honoring a legendary figure in Western music, poetry and culture, and looks forward to welcoming guests to Fort Worth for a memorable night celebrating the enduring traditions of the American West.

https://www.redsteagallinstitute.org/rsi-gala