2021 Guide to Cheyenne Frontier Days™

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Welcome To Cheyenne

On behalf of the City of Cheyenne’s Governing Body and the residents of Cheyenne, I am pleased to welcome you to our community. Cheyenne was founded in 1867 and within five months boasted a population of over 4,000 people, earning the nickname “The Magic City of the Plains.” I believe our community truly is magical.

The City of Cheyenne is inextricably linked with the military. In fact, the city was “born” on the same day Fort D.A. Russell (now F.E. Warren Air Force Base) was selected as a site for an Army Post. Cheyenne is home of the Wyoming Air Guard, Army National Guard, and the only National Veteran’s Cemetery in the state of Wyoming. Cheyenne deeply values our military personnel and those who served.

While you are here, I hope you will enjoy the rich history that makes Cheyenne great. During the last full week of July,

Cheyenne will host the 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days™ also known as the “Daddy of ‘em All®”. This annual western celebration is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world and is the pride of our city. The “Daddy” is staffed by thousands of volunteers who dedicate countless hours year-round to make the last full week of July a one-of-a-kind experience. These men and women are the backbone for the CFD™ experience – a 10-day celebration chocked full of parades, pancake breakfasts, the biggest names in country music, Championship Bull Riding, western art shows, Native American arts and culture, and of course, the famous award-winning rodeo itself. The addition of a newly constructed multi-purpose building located in the heart of the CFD™ park provides a modern upgrade to this world-class event and opens the door for year-round opportunities for conferences, events, and so much more.

Cheyenne boasts cultural and recreational opportunities as well; all of which are eager to welcome back patrons at full capacity when it’s safe to do so. Our Civic Center, home of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, offers numerous productions for all age groups. Cheyenne Little Theatre productions are some of the finest you will attend, with performances shared between the Mary Godfrey Theatre and the Historic Atlas Theatre. The historic Union Pacific Depot is the crown jewel of our downtown. The first train rolled into town over 150 years ago and since that day Cheyenne and the Union Pacific have been close partners. Although this downtown fixture is noted for its historical significance, the area received a modern upgrade thanks to a $150,000 donation by Microsoft to install free public Wi-Fi in the Historic Depot and nearby Depot Plaza.

Our parks and Greenway system are some of the best you will find. I encourage you to visit my personal favorite addition to our community, the Grand Conservatory and Orangerie at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens located in Lions Park. And one is never too old to visit the Paul Smith Children’s Village while you are there. The High Plains Arboretum is located just five miles northwest of Cheyenne at an elevation of 6,200 feet and is one of our hidden gems.

A 40-mile, non-motorized Greenway path allows hikers, bikers, skateboarders, and strollers to navigate around the city. We have numerous public and private museums including the Wyoming State Museum, Historic Governors’ Mansion, and the Old West Museum. Our state Capitol recently completed a monumental renovation and restoration in 2019 and the results are remarkable; ensuring this historic landmark remains vibrant for generations to come.

Again, welcome to Cheyenne, the “Magic City of the Plains”. I hope your time spent here is memorable and magical.

For your convenience, the circled numbers in the advertisements in this guide correspond to our map and locator on pages 60 and 61.

Mayor Patrick Collins

Mayor Patrick Collins

2021 Guide to Frontier Days™

July 23-August 1, 2021

In its 125th year, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ revolves around the same element it did over 120 years ago — the volunteer and a desire to preserve a part of Western history.

It takes thousands of volunteers and thousands of hours to put on the world’s largest ongoing, outdoor rodeo. They do it because it’s a fun contribution to their community.

The approximately 200,000 people who come to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ will see a smattering of the Old West. From the carriages that roll past in the parades, to the tiedown competition, it’s a part of the West that continues through the efforts of volunteers using their free time to put on an extravaganza of Western flavor. It continues every year for visitors from all over the globe. They can step into the legendary Old West in historic Cheyenne, Wyo.

If past figures hold true for Cheyenne Frontier Days™, this year all fifty states, plus twenty-three countries will be represented in ticket sales.

It’s this kind of diverse audience that makes the hours of fence mending, barn building, entertainment planning, show scheduling, and hours of haggling over the details worthwhile.

It’s this attention to detail that makes Cheyenne Frontier Days™ the great event it is.

Every year, after the last cowboy has packed up and headed for the next rodeo, the group of eleven volunteers known as the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ General Committee start organizing their subcommittees and planning for the next year. They review what was right, what could be improved, and begin work planning the next “Daddy of ‘em All®”.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ is a year’s worth of planning and preparation by volunteers whose commitment to ten days in July is only rewarded by the smiles and appreciation of you, the visitor. As they show you the West, remember their payment can only be shown in how much you enjoy the celebration, 125 years in the making!

Parades Reflect the Spirit of the Frontier

The Grand Parades have been popular with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ audiences for over 120 years and 2021 promises to continue that trend. Four parades are scheduled during the week-long celebration.

A rocket announces the beginning of each parade at 9 a.m. on the opening Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and final Saturday; and then a procession of charming splendor begins. The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Grand Parades have evolved into a colorful pageant of the frontier West, mixing the nostalgia of yesterday with the excitement of today.

The “Evolution of Transportation” was developed for the parades in 1925, and from this beginning, subsequent committees have acquired over 50 horse-drawn and open-drawn vehicles by gift, purchase, and loan. Favorites include: the stagecoach, sleigh, ambulance, meat wagon, depot wagon, surreys and landaus.

In 1926, the late Dazee Bristol designed five floats depicting various aspects of frontier life in early Wyoming. Her designs of dance halls, saloons, and mining camps have highlighted Frontier Days™ parades for more than 85 years.

Other highlights of the parade are equestrian units, historical floats, pre-1964 vehicles, precision drill teams, fancy riders, clowns and much more. The carriages and historical floats provide a flavor that enhances the Western atmosphere.

The Grand Parades last around an hour and a half and are over a mile long, starting at 24th Street and Capitol Avenue, winding through downtown, and back up to 24th Street and Carey Avenue.

Parade announcers are strategically placed at six different stations throughout the route, to bring the parades to life for the thousands of viewers. The parades are a joy for spectators of all ages and a proud tradition that helps make Cheyenne Frontier Days™ the “Daddy of ‘em All®”.

And so are we. We’re proud to sponsor Frontier Days again this year, and we’re excited to see you there.

Volunteers Serve FREE Pancake Breakfasts

In true Cheyenne Frontier Days™ fashion, numerous Indian Committee volunteers donate their time to set up for the free pancake breakfast that is prepared and served by the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club. The pancake breakfasts take place Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

Approximately 10,000 people show up for each breakfast. By 9 a.m. on Friday morning, over 30,000 people will have passed through the line to be fed a hearty breakfast of flapjacks, ham, and coffee or milk. Don’t be discouraged by the numbers; no one waits more than 20 minutes! These volunteers have been cooking for Cheyenne Frontier Days™ visitors for years, and they’ve got these break-

fasts down to a fine art!

You need a big bowl to mix enough batter for 100,000 pancakes. Rumor has it they use a cement truck! The batter consists of 5,000 pounds of pancake mix. The rest of the menu uses 650 pounds of butter, 450 gallons of syrup, 4,000 pounds of ham, 8,000 pints of milk, 520 gallons of coffee, 125 pounds of sugar, and 12 gallons of cooking oil. Add a healthy dose of blue jean hospitality, and you’ve got a Western flapjack chuckwagon breakfast–Cheyenne style! All paid for by Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Inc. and its sponsors. While you’re enjoying breakfast you’ll also enjoy quality country Western music, plus the “Little Sun Drum and Dance Group,” rodeo royalty, and live entertainment by Cheyenne’s own “Country Club Band.”

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The Frontier Days™ Famous Free Pancake Breakfast takes place at the Depot Plaza in downtown Cheyenne at the corner of Lincolnway and Capitol Avenue, from 7-9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Bring the entire family!

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Volunteers Make It Happen

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ is put on by a General Committee of eleven volunteers who lead the committees that oversee the specific areas and events of the celebration. The different committees include: Concessions, Contract Acts, Grounds, Indians, Military, Parades, Public Relations, Rodeo, Security, and Tickets. These committees are supported by a corps of more than 3,000 volunteers who work throughout the year to produce the July event.

The General Chairman, Jimmy Dean Siler, leads the General Committee, helping them keep the big picture in mind and working toward a unified goal. The General Chairman functions as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer. Also, working with the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ General Committee to ensure the celebration’s success each year is a 20-person staff lead by the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Tom Hirsig.

With an operating budget over ten million dollars, the volunteers on the General Committee must be dedicated, able to see the whole picture, and work with a lot of different personalities. The challenge of keeping Cheyenne Frontier Days™ fresh and on track as a worldwide event can tax a workforce made up primarily of volunteers.

Why do all these people give so much? Spirit and dedication! Cheyenne Frontier Days™ continues because the people who serve as committee members, assistants, and volunteers all have the spirit to continue this 125-year-old “Legend of the Old West.” For information on becoming a Cheyenne Frontier Days™ volunteer, visit the website at www.cfdrodeo.com

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“The Garden” at Frontier Park

“The Garden” just inside the main gate is your go to spot to relax and recharge during Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Formerly known as The Amphitheater at Volunteer Square, “The Garden” was revamped into a lounge-oriented spot in 2016. It’s the perfect place to meet friends for a fun filled day or night.

The Garden opens daily starting Friday, July 23 at 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. through Sunday, July 31. The free entertainment stage will close at 8 p.m., just in time for Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Frontier Nights® entertainment to begin. ProudSPonSorSince2003.

“The Garden” is a shaded, comfortable area to hang out and listen to music. It is one of the few places on Frontier Park to enjoy wine, beer and soft drinks. Coming back in 2021 is an expanded music and entertainment schedule that will make your experience a cool and relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the Carnival Midway area and other exciting events such as The Rodeo. Sit down and catch your breath with a snack and listen to some fantastic music before making your way to other exciting events that make up the “Daddy of ‘em All®”. Please stop by and join us for the sights and sounds of “The Garden.” You won’t be disappointed and will want to come back and visit, because, “after all, it’s free”!

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“Little Sun Drum & Dance Group”

Providing American Indian Entertainment

Colorful Native American Indians have been thrilling Cheyenne Frontier Days™ crowds for over 120 years. The Native American Indians are a tradition at Frontier Days™ and provide truth and balance to the Western legend of cowboys and Indians.

Stunning, handcrafted outfits and authentic dances which have been passed down from generation to generation are just some of the aspects that contribute to the excitement of the American Indian participation at Cheyenne Frontier Days™

The “Little Sun Drum and Dance Group,” from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, will be part of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ again this year. The “Little Sun Drum and

Dance Group” will perform three times each day during Fron tier Days™ in the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Indian Village. A traditional flute player will perform at 2 and 5:15 p.m., and a Native American Storyteller will perform at 1 and 4 p.m., on Saturday, July 24 through Saturday, July 31.

The “Little Sun Drum and Dance Group” will perform many dances including the Men’s Fancy Feather, the Grass Dance, the Ladies’ Fancy Shawl, the Men’s Traditional and the Ladies’ Jingle.

The Indian Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday to Saturday, and is free to the public. It is

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will open at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 23 for visitors interested in food and vendors.

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The Cheyenne Depot and Plaza

Don’t miss visiting the heart of our community since 1886, the Union Pacific Depot. This National Historic landmark is centrally located in the center of downtown Cheyenne. The Cheyenne Depot and Plaza hosts free events from May through December. The Cheyenne Hispanic Festival, The Cheyenne Celtic Musical Arts Festival and Fridays on the Plaza are recognized throughout Wyoming and Colorado. Residents and area visitors visit the downtown Cheyenne area for these cultural and nightlife experiences year after year.

Looking for some Wyoming and railroad memorabilia or a souvenir? You will be pleased to find a variety of unique railroad, western and Wyoming related items in our gift shop, where there is a little something for everybody.

Designed in Richardsonian Romanesque style and constructed from polychromatic sandstone, the Union Pacific Depot is widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful railroad stations in North America. The Depot is next to the very active main line of Union Pacific, with over 90 trains passing through each day. The Union Pacific Steam Shop is home to the famous 844 and 3985 steam locomotives.

The Transcontinental Railroad map embedded in the terrazzo floor of the Cheyenne Depot lobby is just one of the building’s highlights. The original wood benches in the lobby still bear the cigarette burns from soldiers in transport. The “Coupler Building” is a gorgeous addition to the Depot. The building serves as a beautiful viewing area of trains passing by and an entrance in the second floor baggage attic where the world famous Union Central and Northern HOn3 Model Railroad reside. Built over 30 years by Harry Brunk, this unique 65-foot layout replicates the Colorado and Southern narrow gauge railroads along Clear Creek in Colorado. The towns of Blackhawk, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume and Georgetown are replicated in exquisite detail on this fabulous model. Ignite the spirit in your summer; experience the romance of the railroad and join us in celebrating the Union Pacific Depot and all that it represents.

For more information about the museum or Depot events, please contact the Cheyenne Depot Museum at (307)632-3905 or visit our website at www.cheyennedepot museum.org. If you are traveling, stop by Cheyenne’s Visitor’s Center, located in the Cheyenne Depot lobby, where you can pick up information on area attractions, lodging and the downtown walking tour.

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The Historic Governors’ Mansion

The Wyoming Executive Mansion, located on the corner of 21st Street and House Avenue, served as home to 19 of Wyoming’s governors and their families, including the nation’s first female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross. Stepping onto the political stage in 1924 to win this monumental election, she changed America’s history as well as the history of Wyoming. The mansion has been host to United States presidents, famous authors, and neighborhood children. It is now your turn to be our guest.

The stately mansion, designed by Charles Murdock, was modern in 1905 because of its central plumbing, hot water heat, and combination gas and electrical fixtures. This two-and-a-half story structure’s portico features solid sandstone Corinthian columns that were quarried in four sections, carved on-site and assembled. Construction of the mansion began in the

spring of 1904 and was completed that fall. Governor Bryant Brooks and First Lady Mary Naomi Brooks opened the house in January of 1905, beginning a long tradition of entertaining and community service at the mansion by Wyoming’s first families.

Governor Stanley and First Lady Bobby Hathaway were instrumental in listing this historic home on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In July 1977, the Historic Governors’ Mansion opened to the public as a historic house museum. In 2004, an extensive restoration was done on the mansion and it now reflects the history of the home through the various eras throughout.

Enjoy self-guided tours enhanced with cell phone audio tours, as well as videos providing information about Wyoming and its first Executive Residence.

To schedule a group tour, or for more information, call (307)777-7878 or visit wyoparks.wyo.gov/index.php/ places-to-go/historic-governors-man sion. There is no admission charge but donations are accepted. Winter hours: Starting in January, Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday by pre-arranged appointment. Summer hours: June 1-December, Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Keeping the Western Spirit Alive

In 1995 the Cowgirls of the West, 501c(3) non-profit organization, was formed. Under the guidance of one of the founding ladies, Gerrie Bishop, the group has grown to nearly 200 members. The mission of the Cowgirls is to provide a free museum where the public may learn of the rich heritage of women and their role in settling the Wild West that continues to this day. The museum and gift shop are located at 203/205 West 17th Street in downtown Cheyenne.

The Cowgirls sponsor a monthly luncheon/program during the months of September thru May. The programs feature historical ranch history, cowboy and cowgirl history and many stories of the families who homesteaded or founded businesses in the West. All events are open to the public as the Cowgirls of the West continue in their role to help educate and share the rich history of the area. Women’s suffrage is also featured in our museum. There is a plaque on 17th Street, downtown Cheyenne, honoring the women who won the right to vote.

The Cowgirls of the West membership of both women and men host an annual brunch/fashion show on the first Monday of Frontier Days™. This fundraiser enables our volunteers to open the museum free of charge during the months of May thru September. This year, the brunch will be

on July 26, 2021. It is held at Little America. This brunch is the major event for ladies attending Frontier Days™, hosting nearly 600 women and men. Our membership does not require that you rope or ride but that you have the Spirit of the West inside.

Our museum was noted in the New York Times, Cowboys and Indians and several other magazines as a place not to be missed when visiting Wyoming. We welcome school groups or other groups interested in history. If your group would like to visit please call (307)638-4994 or write to P. O. Box 525, Cheyenne, WY 82003.

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Gunslingers Shoot It Up!

Rustlers, lawmen, and other pilgrims are invited to return to those exciting days of yesteryear when villains were hunted down, captured and brought to justice by brave lawmen.

Cheyenne visitors get to see how it was done in the “old days.” The Cheyenne Gunslingers stage free, action-packed gunfights every day during Cheyenne Frontier Days™ to give onlookers a taste of Old West justice.

While some arguments exist about many legends of the Old West, no one argues the fact that the gunfight is a part of American History. At “High Noon” and 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, “High Noon” on Sunday, then “High Noon” and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and one more time on Sunday at Noon (the last day of Frontier Days™), pistol packing gunslingers perform an hour long show at their “Home of the Gunslingers,” in the heart of Historic Downtown Cheyenne, at 15th Street and Pioneer Avenue.

The shows are based on six scripts that recreate an atmosphere of Cheyenne in the 1890’s. Although none of the scripts are based on authentic events, all are written to provide a maximum amount of action. Each contains some fancy shooting, a short story, and a “hanging”. A gun safety demonstration precedes every performance and the entire show is intended as a fun family time!

After the smoke clears, visitors can explore the set and take pictures with the Gunslingers. Come join the Gunslingers in their new location to celebrate their 38th Anniversary as the “Goodwill Ambassadors” for Cheyenne.

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Cheyenne Frontier Days™ history comes alive at the CFD™ Old West Museum! Inside the Museum, you will experience the stories of the individuals, livestock, and organizations whose distinctive contributions to Frontier Days™ have helped grow a dream into “The Daddy of ‘em All®”. Immerse yourself in the Western legend and travel through the rich history of Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

Established by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1978, the Museum now houses a collection of over 400,000 artifacts

related to Cheyenne and Cheyenne Frontier Days™, including a shared carriage collection that is the largest, most diverse collection of western carriages in the United States. Our mission is to cultivate a rich educational space for the diverse, international community served by, and rooted in, the American Western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™. A truly volunteer-oriented organization, the Museum recognizes that Cheyenne Frontier Days™ volunteers make the history the Museum preserves.

This family-friendly institution has interactive elements in the galleries so everyone can explore this history of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and the stories of those who helped make it happen. The Museum brings the past to life and invites visitors to immerse themselves in this thrilling history.

The 41st Annual CFD Invitational Western Art Show and Sale features the nation’s top artists presenting original art that celebrates the heritage of the American West. Since its inception in 1981, the CFD™ Western Art Show has contributed over $3 million to Museum operations. All proceeds from the Art Show directly benefit the Museum’s Operations, Exhibits, Collections, and Education Programs. This year, the show will be on exhibit from July 23, 2021 through August 15, 2021.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is located on Carey Avenue in the Northeast corner of Frontier Park. The Museum is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the rest of the year. Military, senior, and group discounts available; children five and under free. For more information about the CFD™ Old West Museum, please visit us online at www. oldwestmuseum.org or call (307)778-7290.

Exploring the New Old West

You know the legends of Old Cheyenne, have you experienced new Cheyenne though? With a dedication to history, this cutting-edge capitol city allows you to experience cowboy culture right next to artisans, fantastic chefs and a music scene set to rock your socks off.

The downtown area is the perfect place to start your adventure. Larger than life murals scattered around the city’s center adorn buildings that date back to the 1800s and now

house restaurants, retail experiences, breweries and galleries. The collection of muraled walls continues to expand adding flavor to an already arts centric community. If you have children with you, complete the Andy Lope and Shy Anne scavenger hunt to receive free stickers at the visitor center inside the Depot.

A must experience is the Wild West Historic Trolley Tour. Departing four times on weekdays, three times on Saturday and twice on Sunday from the Cheyenne’s Historic Train Depot, this tour tells tales of gunfighters, Cheyenne firsts and all the stories that create the Legend of Cheyenne. Looking to save a couple of dollars? Purchase the Trolley Plus Pass. For $20 you receive a trolley tour and admission to the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum, the Cheyenne Depot Museum and the Nelson Museum of the West. A savings of $15 per person.

Since you are making your way around the downtown area, download the

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free Daddy of the Malt Craft

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breweries and one of the distilleries are located downtown, and the pass offers a buy one, get one free deal at each stop. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, plan a trip over to Pine Bluffs, and earn a stainless-steel pint glass to take home with you!

Looking to escape the city and breathe fresh mountain air? Curt Gowdy State Park is your ticket to adventure. With trails for hiking, running and mountain biking along with water recreation and camping, your outdoor adventure is ready at the pace you want to set.

At night Cheyenne comes alive with music. You can catch live performances at the Civic Center, The Lincoln, The Outlaw Saloon, Terry Bison Ranch and other bars, breweries and performing arts venues. Everything from funk to classical to country is on the set list.

Don’t forget Cheyenne is your home for rodeo as well. The Hell on Wheels Rodeo series features 7 performances across the summer and of course you won’t want to miss the 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days™ featuring the best athletes, concert performers and western celebration you can find July 23rd-August 1st.

For more information or to keep planning your trip visit www.cheyenne.org

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Thunderbirds

Aerial Demonstration, Fort D. A. Russell Days and the F.E. Warren AFB

Open House

Francis E. Warren Air Force Base will sponsor the USAF Thunderbirds and several other aerial demonstration teams, Wednesday, July 28, at 10 a.m., on F. E. Warren Air Force Base. Viewing will be “Drive-In’ style, and access will begin at 6 a.m. through the access point on Roundtop Road. Parking will be limited, and once capacity is met, vehicles will be turned away.

Access to the viewing site will stop at 8:30 a.m. and no one will be able to access or leave the viewing site after 8:30 a.m. until the show is done. For parking and Park-n-Ride information call (307)773-3381 or go to https://www.warren. af.mil/fortdarusselldays/

Fort D. A. Russell Days and the F.E. Warren AFB Open House will be held Saturday, July 24 through Sunday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are welcome to come and experience presentations that recreate the past, before Francis E. Warren moved from “Muskets to Missiles.”

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A free shuttle bus will be running from the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ grounds to F. E. Warren Air Force Base Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Catch the bus in front of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Grounds Main Entrance. Visitors can ride free between each venue of Fort D. A. Russell Days. The last bus to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ grounds leaves F. E. Warren Air Force Base at 3:30 p.m.

Living history demonstrations will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Fort. D. A. Russell Days at Centennial Lake/Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB.

A “period style” dance will be held Saturday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. Historic period clothing or western clothing is preferred but not required. Dance instruction will be provided and is for the whole family. For more information please contact (307)773-2980.

Warren Spouses’ Club and Balfour Beatty will be hosting the 48th Annual Historic Homes Tour from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, where some of the historic homes will be open for viewing. Please provide a picture ID for the tour. No large bags or cameras allowed on the tour. Buses will be available at Centennial Lake, Main Gate, F. E. Warren AFB for these tours. The last bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.

Editor’s note: The above information was correct as of press time. Changes or cancellations may occur. Visit www. warren.af.mil at the Fort D. A. Russell Days page found under the About Us tab for the most up-to-date information.

Directions & Parking for Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Visitors

Take advantage of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Parkn-Ride service! Buses will travel between Park-n-Ride and Frontier Park all day long. A quick five-minute bus ride directly to the celebration! The Park-n-Ride will be at I-25 and Happy Jack. (Heading Northbound on I-25, take exit 10D and Southbound on I-25, take exit 10D.)

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• July 23: 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

• July 24-31: 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m.

• August 1: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Frontier Park public parking is available for $25/vehicle. Parking will be paid by credit card only. Access to the park via Warren Avenue or Carey Avenue. No overnight camping permitted at Frontier Park without General Committee permission. Parking lots close at 1 a.m.

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Tour Buses will drop off guests at the Bus Drop Off located at 4610 Carey Avenue.

Upon arrival, our friendly concierge volunteers will direct visitors to the correct area of the park.

After visitors depart, drivers will proceed to the Park-nRide for Tour/Charter/Shuttle Buses, Passenger Vans, Limousines and Town Cars; at the entrance for the parking located at 5500 Education Boulevard, parking tokens will be given.

Drivers will need to allow approximately 1 hour to return to Tour Bus Pick Up, and retrieve patrons from the Tour Bus Stop at 4610 Carey Avenue. Shuttles for the tour bus drivers will run every 20 minutes.

Tour buses are authorized to load and drop off passengers only at the bus loading zone at 4610 Carey Avenue.

If you’re a group leader, motor coach operator, tour operator or driver seeking assistance regarding parking or passenger drop off/pick up, please call (307)778-7222. Tour operators and/or bus drivers are encouraged to contact the Ticket Office in advance if an alternate point of drop off must be arranged due to a mobility requirement.

Directions: Central Avenue, right on Kennedy, left on Carey Avenue. Signage will indicate Bus Drop off location.

MUSEUMS

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum

4610 Carey Ave. • 307-778-7290

www.oldwestmuseum.org

Admission

Open Daily: 9 am - 5 pm

Extended Hours During CFD™

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ history comes alive at the CFD™ Old West Museum! Inside the Museum, you will experience the stories of the individuals, livestock and organizations whose distinctive contributions to Frontier Days have helped grow a dream into “The Daddy of ‘em All.” Immerse yourself in the Western legend and travel through the rich history of Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

Cowgirls of the West Museum & Gift Shop

203 & 205 W. 17th St. • 307-638-4994

www.cowgirlsofthewestmuseum.com

Extended Hours During CFD™

Fri., July 23 - Sat., August 1: 9 am - 5 pm

Free Admission

Tues. - Fri.: 11 am - 4 pm Sat.: 11 am - 3 pm

A grass-roots museum dedicated to the history and spirit of the western cowgirl and pioneering woman from early days to the present. One-of-a-kind displays from Cowgirl, Rodeo, and Ranching life. Gift Shop features unique and antique western and cowgirl items and collectibles, jewelry, furnishings, books and artwork. You don’t need to rope and ride - just have the western spirit inside.

Historic Governors’ Mansion

300 E. 21st St. • 307-777-7878

www.artsparkhistory.com

Free Admission

$5 Suggested Donation

Hours During CFD™

Daily: 9 am - 5 pm

Step into history with a self-guided tour of Wyoming’s elegant Colonial Revival Executive Mansion. Built in 1905, it served as home to Wyoming’s Governors for 71 years, including the United State’s first elected woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross. The Mansion’s history is enhanced by cell phone audio tours and electronic touch-screen videos featuring Wyoming Governors, First Ladies, womens’ suffrage, the Cold War era and mansion architecture.

Cheyenne Depot Museum

121 West 15th St. • 307-632-3905

www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org

Admission

Mon.-Sat.: 9 am - 6 pm

Sun.: 11 am - 3 pm

Experience the romance of the railroad at the Cheyenne Depot Museum, housed in the beautifully restored Union Pacific Depot - a National Historic Landmark in downtown Cheyenne. Travel on an emotional and historical journey into the mystery and allure of the railroad and the people who built it

Nelson Museum of the West

1714 Carey Ave. • 307-635-7670

www.nelsonmuseum.com

Admission

Mon. - Fri.: 9 am - 4 pm

Open Mon. - Sat. During Frontier Days™

Handicapped Accessible

Audio Tours • Historic Location

No visit to Cheyenne is complete until you’ve seen our extensive Native American and Cowboy collections! Some of the finest examples of Indian beadwork, basketry, pottery, quilled items and jewelry are on display. The exhibits also feature the U.S. Cavalry, the leatherwork of F.A. Meanea and the silver artistry of Edward H. Bohlin.

Please call the museums for current exhibits.

The Wyoming State Capitol

The Wyoming Capitol, the state’s architectural crown jewel, beckons visitors to experience firsthand the over 130-year history of the People’s House.

An extensive four-year rehabilitation project, completed in 2019, restored the Capitol’s historic grandeur while modernizing the building’s systems, addressing code and life safety issues, and increasing public meeting space.

This invasive work created a rare opportunity to restore historic features and uncover elements throughout the building that had not been seen for decades. Removal of suspended ceiling tiles exposed arches, decorative paint, crown moldings, coffered ceilings, and decorative column capitals and revealed original ceiling heights.

The entire building is worth exploring, but here are the top five must-see stops:

The Rotunda

Artisans recreated the spectacular 1888 trompe l’oeil finishes in the rotunda and monumental corridors. Trompe l’oeil means to “fool the eye” and is a painting style creating a three-dimensional effect.

The Four Sisters

Visitors can enjoy the “Four Sisters,” a group of allegorical bronze sculptures representing Truth, Justice, Courage, and Hope standing guard in four niches on the third floor of the Rotunda. These niches sat empty for 130 years until the statuary was commissioned for the restoration.

Historic Supreme Court Chamber

The Wyoming Capitol earned its National Historic Landmark status for its importance in the history of women’s suffrage. In 1889, the state’s constitution was signed in this chamber, becoming the first state in the nation to affirm women’s right to vote, hold office, and sit on juries. The

restoration of ornate decorative elements make this chamber unique. The extensive trompe l’oeil paint in a vibrant color palette dates back to 1888. From the restored balcony, visitors can examine the Capitol’s oldest and most elaborate chandelier, which hangs underneath a jewel-like stained glass lay light.

The Vaults

On the garden level’s east side, a 12,000 lb. vault door from the 1920’s is displayed. The restoration uncovered vibrant oil paintings on six other vault doors located in the center of

this level, while an exhibit on the west side details the exterior restoration.

Notable Leaders

The bronze sculptures of Esther Hobart Morris, who was the nation’s first female justice of the peace, and Chief Washakie, leader of the Eastern Shoshone people, are located near the future site of an interpretive center in the Capitol Extension.

The Capitol is open for self-guided tours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, except state holiday closures. Please follow COVID-19 guidelines posted.

Capitol photos courtesy of Debbie Martinez

The Nelson Museum of The West

The Nelson Museum of the West is located at 1714 Carey Avenue. The museum is open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Cheyenne Frontier Days™. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the rest of the season. The Museum is closed from November to April.

The museum is a nonprofit endeavor. Admission fees are as follows: Adults $5, seniors $4, and children under 12 years of age are free when accompanied by an adult. Please contact in advance for reduced group rates. Tickets may also be purchased in conjunction with the downtown Trolley Tour from the Cheyenne Visitors Bureau.

The Nelson Museum is dedicated to the preservation of fine Cowboy and Native American objects. Fine Western art, rodeo, cowboy and Native American objects comprise the

largest part of the museum’s collection of more than 14,000 artifacts. An exhibit dedicated to the military features the uniforms and equipment used through four major periods including: The Indian Wars, Spanish American War, World War I and World War II.

The museum has also updated its other exhibits: Art of the First Americans, They Saddled the West and Artistry in Silver just to name a few. The Museum features 11,000 square feet of Native American beadwork, weavings, jewelry, quillwork and pottery. Cowboy saddles, boots, spurs and hats, children’s items and fine Western art by some of the earliest Western artists can also be seen.

The Museum has a large Trophy Animal Collection that includes animals from all over the world as well as here in Wyoming.

Historic firearms are also featured at the museum. Of particular interest is an exhibit on 19th Century Cowboy and Indian weaponry as well as a Colt SAA that was won as a prize at the 1919 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo.

This museum is not to be missed if you love the legends and appeal of the Old West!

NELSON MUSEUM OF THE WEST

The Nelson Museum is dedicated to the preservation of fine Cowboy and Native American objects. Fine Western art, Rodeo, Cowboy and Native American objects comprise the largest part of the Museum’s collection of more than 14,000 artifacts. Also on display: mounted animals from around the world, miniature firearms collection, silver saddles, lawmen, outlaws, and military displays.

1714 Carey Ave.

• (307)635-7670

Mon.–Fri.: 9am–4pm • Open Mon.–Sat. during Frontier Days™

Handicapped Accessible

• Audio Tours

• Historic Location

Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, children under 12 free.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Transformed from the Early Days to the Present Festivities

It all started in 1897. It seemed the “Magic City of the Plains” that had grown so rapidly needed a boost. The first Cheyenne Frontier Days™ committee was formed to develop an event that would attract visitors and attention to Cheyenne.

The exact origin of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ is unknown, but a group of businessmen gathered and decided the event would give the city some recognition. They had one month to publicize it. Some critics said it wouldn’t amount to much; they were mistaken.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has grown from a small event into the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration. For Cheyenne, it is the biggest attraction a city could hope to create. Visitors from all over the nation and different parts of the world travel to Wyoming each July to take part in the “Daddy of ‘em All®”.

The rodeo has been the main event of Frontier Days™. Other activities have come and gone through the years. Baseball games were popular in the first years. Riding, roping and wrestling bison were also part of the week’s events.

Until the mid-1920’s, nonrodeo activities took place in the downtown area. In 1927, the licenses for street-side entertainment were denied. The midway and carnivals began. In 1929, “Frontier Nights®” opened as an evening attraction. Visitors could gamble in false saloons or spend the evening in the dance hall.

Beginning in the early 1930’s, an increasing number of celebrities began to attend the festivities. Actors came to have fun and promote their new films. In the 1950’s and 60’s, stars from television westerns participated in Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

Native Americans weren’t a part of the first Frontier Days™, but public demand brought them to the second celebration. Shoshones from the Wind River Reservation took part in the early years. By the late 1920’s, Ogalala Lakotas represented the Native Americans.

The Southern Plains Indian Dancers participated for the first time in 1980, and they returned each year until 1996. Several different groups have taken part since 1997 including the Wind River Dancers and the “Little Sun Drum and Dance Group.”

Grand Parades have long been a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Early parades featured cowboys and military regiments. Dazee Bristol, a prominent citizen and volunteer, designed floats for the parades and created saloons and a lynching bee. Some of these floats can still be seen in the parades.

Through all the changes, the rodeo has been the heart of it all. By the 1920’s, two or three women’s events were included in the rodeo. The economy and World War II changed women’s roles and by 1948, women’s events were no longer part of Frontier Days. In 1973, barrel racing was offered at Cheyenne Frontier Days™, but again, the event was dropped after 1981; and brought back as a night show feature in 1991.

The rodeos have brought fame and glory as well as tragedy and sadness to Cheyenne. In 1989, bull rider Lane Frost was killed after completing one of his best rides at that year’s “Daddy of ‘em All®”. A statue now stands in tribute to his life and legacy outside the CFD™ Old West Museum.

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ is a special gathering. It couldn’t happen without the volunteers who donate their time and effort to the event. They do everything from planning the activities to cleaning Frontier Park.

Each visitor adds his or her own piece of history to the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ tradition. As the years go by, Frontier Days™ holds a place in the hearts of all who have had the opportunity to experience it.

The past 124 years have seen millions of people travel to Cheyenne to experience this great event. This year, and in the years still to come, more visitors will learn what it means to have been part of the “Daddy of ‘em All®”..

Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex

Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex (LCSSC), Wyoming’s premier public shooting range, welcomes the general public to the shooting facility. Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex, located at the Archer Exit (exit 370) off of Interstate 80 near Cheyenne, offers shooters facilities for pistol, rifle, shotgun, air gun and archery recreational activities. The range’s indoor facilities include an expanded 50’ pistol/small bore rifle range, Bowsim 4D Archery Cinema, air gun/archery range, classroom and small shooting sports supplies shop. Outdoor facilities include a 100-yard rifle range, 50-meter pistol/rifle range, and a 25-yard pistol range. Two voice activated trap fields are completed and operational. We also offer outdoor archery up to 60 yards.

purchased for families and individuals who participate in recreational shooting activities more frequently. To honor military, law enforcement, veterans and seniors of the community, discounts are given on yearly access fees.

The LCSSC is operated by Laramie County for the purpose of being accessible to everyone. The range can be used on an hourly pass basis, or a yearly access fee can be

LCSSC provides the public with many firearms training courses, including NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun courses. Range Safety Officer, Refuse to be a Victim, Concealed Carry Education, Home Firearm’s Safety, Archery, Women’s Only, and Firearms Instructor courses are also available, as well as more advanced firearms training.

Providing safe, fun recreational shooting opportunities are the primary goals of LCSSC staff and volunteers. Some of these activities include shooting events for Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, etc. Watch for these fun events! Everyone is welcome to participate..

Wide ranges of recreational shooting programs are also available at LCSSC. Children’s programs include 4-H Shooting Sports, Post 6 Shooting Sports and Girl and Boy Scouts of America. The children of the community are given the opportunity to learn safety first, while enjoying recreational shooting activities. LCSSC also offers NRA/Winchester Marksmanship programs for rifle and pistol shooters (junior and adult), as well as Wyoming Game and Fish Hunter Education classes. Other anticipated fun activities may include leagues and a bowling night (shoot bowling pins for points and prizes).

LCSSC provides the community a high-quality, first-class shooting experience. Its goal is to make the Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex a community center for recreational shooting activities, along with firearms education. The range emphasizes firearms safety, youth programs, corporate events, recreational and competitive shooting.

Join the fun at Laramie County Shooting Sports Complex, 13802 Bullseye Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82009. (307)775-7484. Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6

Sunday 10

to 4

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The Old Fashioned Melodrama A Cheyenne Tradition for 65 Years!

It’s time once again for The Old Fashioned Melodrama at the Historic Atlas Theatre! This summer, we will be celebrating the 65th anniversary of The Old Fashioned Melodrama as we present The Vale of the Venomous Vixen (or A Sidekick and a Step, or The Bowling Ball Bandit) by Brooks Reeves and Rory Mack. Meet a wild cast of western characters including Barnaby Brimstone, Duke McClintock, Chastity Chase, Vivian Vedawou, Helena Handbasket and...Murray Schwartz?

CHEER: As our bumbling hero and his sidekick travel the plains looking for work!

SIGH: As our lovely heroine struggles to keep her father’s ranch!

HISS: The villainess as she pulls the strings from behind the scenes!

BOO: As the villain confesses his love of...BOWLING?

THRILL: To the chase scene!

Come join the fun beginning July 15th at The Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne! MC’s, Card Girls, Sheriffs, Can-can Girls, and olio acts come together to bring you this unique form of western entertainment! There are 2 shows nightly at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on July 23, 24, 26, 27 and 2931. There will be Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on July 18 and 25 and August 1 and 8. All other performances are at 7 p.m.! Call (307)638-6543 or (307)635-0199 to get your tickets today!

The Old Fashioned Melodrama is the most fun you’ll have in downtown Cheyenne with your boots on!

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Cowboy Church

Sunday, July 25, 9 a.m., Grandstand B

Susie McEntire and her husband Mark Eaton will be co-hosting CFD™ Cowboy Church Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m., Grandstand B.

Susie, co-host of RFD’s Cowboy Church, has been hosting CFD™ Cowboy Church for the past 37 years. The CFD™ rodeo has been a historic and important event for the McEntire family. Her grandfather, John McEntire, was crowned 1934 ‘World Champion Steer Roper’ at Cheyenne and her father, Clark McEntire, her brother, Pake, sons EP and Samuel Luchsinger have all competed at “The Daddy of ‘em All®”and of course

Susie’s sister, Reba McEntire, has performed for CFD™ night show sell-out crowds.

In addition to numerous awards and nominations from TNN, GMA and CCMA, Susie has been named “Artist of the Year” several times in the field of Positive Country Music. She has also scored four #1 singles on the Positive Country radio charts. Susie recently sang center stage, by their invitation, at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

Susie’s husband Mark Eaton, a pastor at Cornerstone Church, joins her to sing on stage. He brings an inspiring, relevant and entertaining message. Mark holds a Masters Degree in Theology, and is the President of the Eaton Leadership Foundation.

This is a “Multi-Denominational” Cowboy Church service where everyone is welcome. Buckets will be passed for donations to Mark and Susie’s non-profit charity efforts, The Eaton Leadership Foundation, www. eatonleadership.org and Susie’s music will be available for sale the morning of AND at www.susiemcentire.com

Special guests are always a part of this event. Come and enjoy a beautiful morning in Grandstand B,

Garth Brooks with Special Guest

Ned Ledoux

FRIDAY, JULY 23

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONTIER PARK ARENA

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® GARTH BROOKS WITH SPECIAL GUEST NED LEDOUX

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with COUNTRY MUSIC PROJECT

CFD™ OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™

Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

THE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with MOUNTAIN

DUO

WESTERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

INDIAN VILLAGE

10:30 A.M.–7:30 P.M.: Indian Village

OLD FRONTIER TOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon.

LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM 10 A.M.–NOON &

4–7 P.M.

SATURDAY, JULY 24

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONTIER PARK ARENA

7 A.M.: Rodeo Qualifying (Slack)

9:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M., & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® THOMAS RHETT WITH SPECIAL GUEST RHETT AKINS

Thomas Rhett with Special Guest Rhett Akins

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with COUNTRY MUSIC PROJECT

DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK

9 A.M.: Grand Parade

CFD™ OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™ Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

THE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with MOUNTAIN DUO

WESTERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

4:30–7:30 P.M.: Chuckwagon VIP Experience

(SOLD OUT)

INDIAN VILLAGE

11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

OLD FRONTIER TOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 25

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONTIER PARK ARENA

7 A.M.: Rodeo Qualifying (Slack)

9 A.M.: Cowboy Church Service with SUSIE

MCENTIRE & MARK EATON

9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours. Meet at CFD™ Old West Museum

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® CODY JOHNSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST AARON WATSON

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Cody Johnson with Special Guest Aaron Watson

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

9 A.M.–1 P.M.: Sunday Brunch at the Buckle Club

Bar & Grille

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with COUNtRY MUSIC PROJECt

CFD™ OLD WESt MUSEUM & StORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™ Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

thE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: A variety of Latino entertainment; Folkloric dancers & family fun

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing

WEStERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

INDIAN VILLAGE

11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

OLD FRONtIER tOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 26

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONtIER PARK ARENA

7 A.M.: Rodeo Qualifying (Slack)

9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours. Meet at CFD™ Old West Museum

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

7:45 P.M.: Frontier Nights® PBR—LASt COWBOY

StANDING

Professional Bull Riding

Last Cowboy Standing

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with tYLER WALKER BAND

DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK

7–9 A.M.: Free Pancake Breakfast

CFD™ OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™

Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

THE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with ERICA

SUNSHINE LEE

WESTERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

INDIAN VILLAGE

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.:

American Flute Player OLD FRONTIER

TUESDAY, JULY 27

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONTIER PARK ARENA

7 A.M.: Rodeo Qualifying (Slack)

9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours. Meet at CFD™ Old West Museum

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

7:45 P.M.: Frontier Nights® PBR—LAST COWBOY

STANDING

Professional Bull Riding

Last Cowboy Standing

come thru our dr ive-up window Stop in for a drink or “Meet Your Fr iend s Here”

632-5844

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with tYLER WALKER BAND

DOWNtOWN/OFF PARK

9 A.M.: Grand Parade

CFD™ OLD WESt MUSEUM & StORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™

Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

thE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with ERICA

SUNSHINE LEE

WEStERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

INDIAN VILLAGE

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

OLD FRONtIER tOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONtIER PARK ARENA

7 A.M.: Rodeo Qualifying (Slack)

9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours. Meet at CFD™ Old West Museum

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® MAREN MORRIS WIth

SPECIAL GUESt BREtt YOUNG

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Maren Morris with Special Guest Brett Young

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Guide 2021

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with tYLER WALKER BAND

DOWNtOWN/OFF PARK

7–9 A.M.: Free Pancake Breakfast

10 A.M.: U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration over F.E. Warren Air Force Base

CFD™ OLD WESt MUSEUM & StORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™

Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

thE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with ERICA

SUNSHINE LEE

WEStERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

4:30–7:30 P.M.: Chuckwagon VIP Experience

(SOLD OUT)

thURSDAY, JULY 29

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONtIER PARK ARENA

7 A.M.: Rodeo Qualifying (Slack)

9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours. Meet at CFD™ Old West Museum

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® ERIC ChURCh WIth SPECIAL GUESt AShLEY MCBRYDE

INDIAN VILLAGE

11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

7 P.M.: Pow Wow

OLD FRONtIER tOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Eric Church with Special Guest Ashley McBryde

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with SOUthERN FRYED

DOWNtOWN/OFF PARK

9 A.M.: Grand Parade

CFD™ OLD WESt MUSEUM & StORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™ Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

thE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with SUGAR BRITCHES

WEStERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

10 A.M.–1 P.M.: Chuckwagon Cookoff Cooking

Demonstration

INDIAN VILLAGE

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

OLD FRONtIER tOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Kane Brown with Special Guests

Restless Road & Tigirlily

FRIDAY, JULY 30

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONtIER PARK ARENA

9:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M., & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights®

KANE BROWN WIth SPECIAL GUEStS REStLESS ROAD & tIGIRLILY

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with SOUthERN FRYED

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Guide 2021

DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK

7–9 A.M.: Free Pancake Breakfast

CFD™ OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™

Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

THE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with SUGAR BRITCHES

WESTERN EXPERIENCE

9:30 A.M.–2 P.M.: Youth Chuckwagon Cookoff

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

INDIAN VILLAGE

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

OLD FRONTIER TOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 31

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONTIER PARK ARENA

9:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M., & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours

11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including Junior Barrel Racing

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo

8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® BLAKE SHELTON WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOHN KING

Blake Shelton with Special Guest John King

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

11 A.M.–MIDNIGht: Buckin’ A Saloon, Live music & dancing with SOUthERN FRYED

DOWNtOWN/OFF PARK

9 A.M.: Grand Parade

CFD™ OLD WESt MUSEUM & StORE

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™ Western Art Show

8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

thE GARDEN

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

5–8 P.M.: Live music & dancing with SUGAR

BRITCHES

WEStERN EXPERIENCE

10 A.M.–7 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

9–11 A.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Animal Previews. Applications due 10 a.m.

11:30 A.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Live Auction

NOON: Chuckwagon Cookoff Competition (200

Meal Tickets)

NOON: Chuckwagon Meal To Go (SOLD OUT)

INDIAN VILLAGE

11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts

1 P.M. & 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing

11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. & 6 P.M.: Native American Dance Performances

2 P.M. & 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player

OLD FRONtIER tOWN

10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo

11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon, Live performances from 11 a.m.–Noon & 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUSt 1

PARK-N-RIDE

10 A.M.–6 P.M.: Located at I-25 & Happy Jack

FRONtIER PARK ARENA

9 A.M.: Cowboy Church Service

10 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours. Meet at CFD™

Old West Museum

12:30 P.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment

12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & Cheyenne Frontier Days™ “Daddy of ‘em All®” Rodeo. Championship Saddles, Championship Packages, Championship Buckle Awards and Championship Chuckwagon Cookoff Buckles Awarded

CARNIVAL/MIDWAY

9 A.M.–1 P.M.: Sunday Brunch at the Buckle Club Bar & Grille

10:30 A.M.–6 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Exhibit Hall

10:30 A.M.–6 P.M.: Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Carnival Midway & Shopping

CFD™ OLD WESt MUSEUM & StORE

8 A.M.–6 P.M.: CFD™ Old West Museum & CFD™

Western Art Show

8 A.M.–6 P.M.: Shopping at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Store

thE GARDEN

11 A.M.–6 P.M.: Relax and Recharge

WEStERN EXPERIENCE

7 A.M.–3 P.M.: New Owners load adopted horses & burros

10 A.M.–6 P.M.: BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program

INDIAN

10:30

Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™

Military EvEnts

27th annual BasE OpEn hOusE

FOrt D. a. russEll Days

This is a tentative schedule, subject to change without notice.

At this time, all visitors are required to wear a mask while on base unless they are vaccinated.

All Base Events are located at Centennial Lake/Main Gate. Parking directed by Base Security. These events are free unless otherwise stated.

saturDay, July 24

9 a.M.–4 p.M.: Free shuttle from Frontier Park to F. E. Warren AFB. Meet the shuttle at Frontier Park Public Transportation. Last shuttle at 3:30 p.m.

9 a.M.–4 p.M.: Living History Camp Presentations/ Demonstrations

9 a.M.–2 p.M.: Camp Carlin Supply Run, a “stick” mule race for 5-8-year-old children delivering supplies to historic forts

10:30 a.M.: Buffalo Soldiers of the American West Presentation highlighting mounted Cavalry riding and weapons drills as well as educating the public about the African American Cavalry regiments of the U.S. Army.

1:30 p.M.: Buffalo Soldiers of the American West Presentation

3 p.M.: The Trotters Cavalry Performance

Demonstration of historical Cavalry Precision Riding Drills

5:30–9 p.M.: Period Style Dance. Historic period clothing or western attire preferred but not required. Instruction will be provided. For the whole family.

sunDay, July 25

9 a.M.–4 p.M.: Living History Camp Presentations/ Demonstrations

9 a.M.–2:30 p.M.: Warren Spouses’ & Balfour

Beatty Communities Historic Homes Tour. National Register Historic buildings will be on display for visitors. Please provide picture ID. No cameras or large bags. Last bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.

9 a.M.–2 p.M.: Camp Carlin Supply Run, a “stick” mule race for 5-8-year-old children delivering supplies to historic forts

10:30 a.M.: Buffalo Soldiers of the American West Presentation

MOnDay, July 26

1 p.M.: Military Monday at Frontier Park. Show Military I.D. (Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired or Dependent) for FREE C Stand rodeo ticket & FREE gate admission.

WEDnEsDay, July 28

10 a.M.: U.S.A.F. Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration will be held over F. E. Warren Air Force Base. More information: warren.af.mil

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Toll Free: (800) 227-6336

E-mail: tickets@cfdrodeo.com

Website: www.cfdrodeo.com

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July 23-31: 9:00am-9:00pm

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3 p.M.: The Trotters Cavalry Performance Demonstration 820 E. 1st St. 637-7829

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