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Giddy up! Hitch up the RV and head west for an epic family vacation in Cheyenne, Wyoming, this July and enjoy a true cowboy experience! Every summer Cheyenne hosts its annual Frontier Days festival that celebrates its Old West roots, and you don’t want to miss it! From the gigantic pancake breakfasts and fun Grand Parade, to the world-class PRCA rodeo, there’s something for everyone at the Cheyenne Frontier Days. Check it out and experience a real rodeo extravaganza at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming!
While its claim to fame might be Yellowstone National Park, the state of Wyoming is also home to one of the best family festivals west of the Mississippi! From July 21st -30th, Cheyenne Frontier Days will rumble into town and entertain young and old with activities that celebrate its western spirit.
Truly one of the only places left where you can enjoy the unspoiled beauty of snow-capped mountains, endless wilderness, and a wide open sky as blue as the sea, Wyoming is a destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list for an adventurous getaway. No trip to Yellowstone or the Tetons is complete without taking a detour through Cheyenne during this spectacular celebration. Sure to be one of the highlights of your trip out west, let’s take a look at the weeklong festivities you won’t find anywhere else!
Rodeo Action!
Let’s be honest … Everyone wants to be front and center when the thunder is unleashed during Cheyenne’s daily rodeo during Frontier days. Awarded the Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for 16 years, this is the real deal! Buckle in and get ready for heart-stopping entertainment as cowboys try to saddle and ride wild horses during the Wild Horse Races, or watch championship bull riders compete for over half a million dollars in the culmination of the Road to Cheyenne Tour. Every day is a good day to go to the rodeo during Frontier Days with unbelievable non-stop action! After sitting through one of these events, you’ll have a better understanding of why the song, “Mamma, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys” is so true!
Visit the Indian Village
Open daily during the festival, the Indian Village is located on the southeast corner of Frontier Park, and gives visitors a chance to experience Native American dance performances, storytelling, music, and a real pow-wow! You can also sample Native American food and browse exhibit booths.
It’s Parade Time!
If you love parades, then the Frontier Days Grand Parade will be right up your alley! On four different mornings during the week, you can park yourself along the parade route and watch marching bands and horse-drawn vehicles go by. You’ll also see historic floats created in 1926 that still make the journey from the state capitol building down the parade route. With floats that have names like the Vigilante Float, Hell's Half Acre Saloon Float, and Dazee’s Dance Hall, you don’t want to miss it!
Life on the Trail
Ever wonder what life was like on the trail in the Old West? Get a glimpse into life on the Goodnight Trail over 100 years ago by visiting authentic chuckwagon crews and watching them cook. During the Chuckwagon Cookoff, held on four separate mornings during the week, real chuckwagon crews will compete and be judged based on foods cooked and the state of their wagon, tools, and campsite. Championship buckles will be awarded during the rodeo finals. Located between the Indian Village and Old Frontier Town, samples will be available on July 27th from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., but they go fast!
Who’s Hungry?
Calling all pancake lovers!!!! Don’t miss the pancake breakfasts, where you can stuff your face with fluffy pancakes and ham and wash it all down with milk and coffee! This year they’re expecting to serve up more than 100,000 pancakes made from 5,000 pounds of pancake mix! That’s a lot of syrup and butter! These breakfasts are free to the public and served by the Kiwanis Club with help from the Cheyenne Boy and Girl Scouts. They take place at the Cheyenne Depot Square and they run from 7a.m.-9a.m. on three separate days.
Daily Activities
Every day offers a chance to soak up Old West traditions with activities and goings-on that you can take part in!
- Tour Old Frontier Town to step back in time. Some highlights include Western merchants who’ll gladly sell you souvenirs to take back home, artisans, and special guest characters like Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild Bill Hickock, and Wyatt Earp.
- Buckin’ A Saloon—Have a boot-scootin’ good time at the Buckin’ A Saloon from 11 a.m-midnight every day.
- Old West Museum—View some of the most intriguing Western artifacts at the Old West Museum, including one of the most impressive collections of carriages west of the Mississippi.
- Carnival Midway—Have fun at the Carnival Midway! Spin, twirl, go upside down, and get your fill of elephant ears and cotton candy!
- Frontier Nights—Every night you can take in either a great concert or the rodeo. Concerts include big names like Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan!
Whether you’re in it for the jaw-dropping thrills of the rodeo or wanting to step back in time and experience the Old West, a trip to the Cheyenne Frontier Days will be one to remember! A great way to head out west and see the sights is through the windows of an RV! Cruise across the open plains and traverse the windy mountain roads with a new rig from Lakeshore RV in tow! We offer huge discounts, special no-money-down financing, and nationwide delivery to put the RVing life right at your fingertips! Call, click, or visit us today for an unbelievable deal on a great RV!
