About – Celebrating 34 years

Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse – 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, Montana

The Western Design Conference (WDC) brings together artists, scholars, collectors, interior designers, architects, and fashion designers with a passion for the West. From documented American craft, to home design, to fashion the Exhibit + Sale encompasses all aspects of the best of Western design. This event celebrates functional museum-quality creations capturing the spirit of the West.

During the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale you’ll meet the artists whose handcrafted works in leather, metal, home accents, woodworking, mixed media, jewelry, and fashion will be showcased and available for purchase at our spectacular location in beautiful Bozeman. As always the WDC takes no commission. Nearly $20,000 in awards are presented annually. The energy generated by tourists, artists, local businesses, and residents promises to make the Western Design Exhibit + Sale unforgettable—for both exhibitors and attendees.

Preview Party + Fashion Show

Thursday, August 6, 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm 

Early entry into the Exhibit + Sale allows a first glance at one-of-a-kind creations in furniture, fashion, jewelry, home and lifestyle accessories. Meet and shop with this year’s 100+ artisans and exhibitors, walk through the Designer Show House, experience a Runway Fashion Show and participate in the live auction while enjoying local culinary creations + signature cocktails during a festive night of shopping and entertainment.

Tickets: in advance online and at the door, all tickets include lectures + re-entry

Western Design Exhibit + Sale

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 7 – 9, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The preeminent exhibition of the finest Western design in the world with a twist. From cowboy to contemporary, meet the maker and shop direct at every price point during this festive 3-day event. Over 100 national artists present contemporary and traditional handcrafted, original creations of furniture, fashion, jewelry, and accessories for the home during the annual Exhibit + Sale. 

Awards – Friday 2:00 pm
View award winning craft and join us for awards as we present with our sponsors nearly $20,000 in design excellence awards. 

Tickets: in advance online and at the door, all tickets include lectures + re-entry

PREVIEW PARTY + FASHION SHOW (Reserved Seating)

PREVIEW PARTY + FASHION SHOW

EXHIBIT + SALE DAY PASS

Tickets are available in advance online and at the door of the events. Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman, MT.

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Digital Sourcebook

Available September 10th

This year’s Western Design Exhibit + Sale will be online through a new virtual marketplace.  SOURCE, COMMISSION + SHOP the Best of the West via our interactive Digital Sourcebook – online September 10. 

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