John Wayne Style at Stagecoach 2026: A Weekend in Photos

Pool games, desert heat, bull riding, and more than 60,000 steps. Creator Katie Ring shares a few moments from Stagecoach 2026.

Last month, creator Katie Ring headed to Stagecoach with friends, a camera, and a few pieces of John Wayne gear.

The weekend included pool games in the sun, performances by Cody Johnson, the Red Clay Strays, Chase Rice, and Lainey Wilson, an afternoon at the Seager party, and plenty of desert heat. Along the way, she documented the people, places, and moments that made up the weekend, returning home with aching feet, more than 60,000 steps, and a camera roll full of memories.

Stagecoach attendees wearing John Wayne Wild Goose T-shirts during a 90-degree weekend in Indio, California. — Lightweight cotton T-shirts proved to be a welcome choice during a 90-degree weekend in the desert.

Creator Katie Ring during Stagecoach 2026.

Kicking off the weekend with a few games of pool before heading into the festival.

An afternoon at the Seager party included bull riding, live music, and time with friends before another night at Stagecoach.

John Wayne headwear helped provide shade from the desert sun throughout the weekend at Stagecoach 2026.

Taking a break before another evening of music at Stagecoach 2026.

Desert heat, live music, and a weekend spent outdoors at Stagecoach 2026.

Photos and commentary by creator Katie Ring.

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