Cheyenne Frontier Days Events
July 22 - 31, 2011

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Behind The Chutes Tour

Free to the public

Meet at the CFD Old West Musuem entrance. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a trip behind the chutes. Tours last approximately 40 minutes. more

Buckin' A Saloon

Free to the public

Must be 21. Have a western good time at the rootin' tootin'-est saloon this side of the Mississippi. Relax with a cold one, then grab your honey and hit the dance floor with live music from 5 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. more

Carnival Midway

$3 gate admission for 10 and older. Same-day concert or rodeo ticket holders and Season Pass Carnival Armband holders admitted free.

Bring the whole family to our fun carnival for games, rides and good times. more

CFD Old West Museum

Museum Admission

The history of the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration comes alive at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. A premier cultural and historical center in Southeast Wyoming, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum offers members and visitors year-round programming, exhibits and activities that celebrate the heritage and pioneer spirit of the American West and the thrilling history of the world's first extreme sport. more

Challenge Rodeo

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The Challenge Rodeo pairs special-needs children with the PRCA rodeo contestants in a modified rodeo performance. more

Chuckwagon Cookoff

Free to the public

Authentic chuckwagon crews compete in a free cooking demonstration. Crews are given a standard set of ingredients, then judged on not only the wide range of foods produced, but also by wagon, tools and campsite. more

Cowboy Church Service

Free to the public

Services will be held in the B Stand and provided by Christian Cowboys.

Fort D.A. Russell Days

Free to the public

Historic home tours, military reenactments, tours of Minuteman III and Peacekeeper missile systems, and more are on tap for those who dare to look back in history or forward to the future. more

Free Entertainment in the Oasis Area

Free to the public

This is a non-smoking area with specialty food vendors & shaded seating areas. more

Grand Parades

Free to the public

Historic downtown Cheyenne. Floats, marching bands, and Cheyenne Frontier Days'™ peerless collection of antique carriages, automobiles and riders in period dress. more

Indian Village

Free to the public

In 1898, just after the second annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo, the committee recognized that the American Indian was a good friend and an important part of the wild west... and would therefore make an important and colorful addition to the event. The Indians have returned to CFD each year since then. more

Night Show

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This show is not yet announced. more

Pancake Breakfast

Free to the public

Flapjacks served hot off the grill to a crowd of hungry visitors. more

PRCA Rodeo

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Rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The pre-show event begins at noon. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo is famous for its fast pace and huge number of contestants. Visitors can see more rodeo action in one day — over 40 bucking bulls and over 70 saddle and bareback broncs in each performance — more than at any other rodeo! Every event is performed during each of the nine daily rodeos! more

Timed Event Slack

Free to the public

See some of rodeo's best athletes compete in roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling events. more

USAF Thunderbirds

Free to the public

Don't miss the spectacular Thunderbirds out at Laramie County Community College. more

Western Art Show & Reception

Museum Admission

Located at the CFD Old West Museum, the CFD Western Art Show and Sale has become a hallmark of Western art shows and a premier showcase for some of the nation's most respected living Western and wildlife artists. Hundreds of pieces by dozens of artists are available for purchase. Ticket includes Buyer's Preview, Governor's Mansion Reception & Cocktails, Sale, Western Dinner, Live Music, Continental Breakfast (the following morning), Catalog, and Poster. more

Wild Horse Gulch

Free to the public

Take a step back in time and celebrate Cheyenne's western heritage with a tour through Wild Horse Gulch. Meet Western merchants, craftspeople, artisans and special guest characters like Lillie Langtry, Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock and Wyatt Earp. more