Cheyenne Frontier Days officials have tallied the numbers from this year's show, and have determined that total attendance to all Cheyenne Frontier Days events was 574,000 guests.

"We were pleased with a solid regional showing, with many patrons driving in from the surrounding Rocky Mountain region to attend our celebration," said Cheyenne Frontier Days General Chairman Charlie West. "The diversity of events that we offer appeals to a large cross-section of tastes, travelers and fun-seekers. We think that Cheyenne Frontier Days offers something for everyone."

The total attendance number includes all events that comprise Cheyenne Frontier Days, both on-park and off-park, ticketed and free; overall attendance was down 4.8% compared to last year.

Areas that were up this year included attendance to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, the USAF Thunderbirds, Behind the Chutes Tours, Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show, the cattle drive and Ft. DA Russell Days.

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DATE: September 1, 2006

CONTACT: Charlie West, General Chairman (307) 633-6306