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2023 Offers A Taste Of Uniquely Wyoming Events

Cheyenne Frontier Days – Cheyenne

This one-of-a-kind Western celebration has been a Wyoming staple since 1897. Nicknamed the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. The event takes place during July and features rodeos, night shows, carnival rides and more.

Annual Eastern Shoshone Indian Days – Wind River Reservation

The Annual Eastern Shoshone Indian Days is a three-day celebration highlighting Native American culture. Enjoy the beautiful powwows, drums and vendors.

Fort Bridger Rendezvous – Fort Bridger

The first weekend in September celebrates Fort Bridger Rendezvous. Learn about the fur trade era while exploring Fort Bridger State Historic Site. One of the largest rendezvous in the nation, you will find great food, historical demonstrations and more.

Chugwater Chili Cookoff – Chugwater

Join in the fun of this chili cookoff in Chugwater every June. Come enjoy all types and levels of spice in this cooking competition, as well as kids’ games, a car show, a rodeo, live entertainment and more.

Wyo Film Festival – Sheridan

This film festival takes place the last weekend of September. While it highlights Wyoming-themed films, it is open to all submission types. Immerse yourself in this amazing community while enjoying these films.

Nicknamed the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. Photo courtesy of Wyoming Office of Tourism

For more information on Wyoming, visit TravelWyoming.com.

Sheridan’s Western, Outdoor Events Celebrate Anniversaries

2023 is poised to be a big year for Sheridan County as we celebrate some major anniversaries! The legendary mountain hideaway known as Spear-O-Wigwam, beloved by Ernest Hemingway during the 1920s, turns 100 years old. Don King Days, an annual celebration of Western history and heritage that takes place at the Big Horn Equestrian Center, celebrates 35 years over Labor Day Weekend. The Bighorn Wild and Scenic Trail Run, an iconic stop on the trail running circuit, turns 30. Trail End State Historic Site will be 110. And not to be outdone, the Historic Sheridan Inn turns 130 years young, and has never looked better!

Of course, there are plenty of other events and attractions to look forward to this year. In seven short years, The Dead Swede has become one of the West’s premiere gravel bike races. The Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo became the largest skijoring event in America its first time out of the gate; it’s back for a third time, and bigger than ever. Last but not least, our beloved Sheridan WYO Rodeo takes center stage in July for the 93rd time.

Legendary mountain hideaway Spear-O-Wigwam, beloved by Ernest Hemingway in the 1920s, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023. Photo courtesy of Sheridan County Travel and Tourism

For more information on Sheridan, visit SheridanWyoming.org.

There’s Another Wild Year Ahead in Cody Yellowstone

If there’s ever been a destination that’s up to a little “wild,” it’s Cody Yellowstone. It’s in our DNA, and we have learned to embrace the unexpected while celebrating our Wild West roots and connections to the wild outdoors. Here are just a few of the notable anniversaries and events coming in 2023.

  • 145th anniversary of the Pitchfork Ranch in Meeteetse, the oldest ranch in the Bighorn Basin.
  • 140th anniversary of Yellowstone’s National Hotel, now called Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.
  • 140th anniversary of the Hole in the Wall Cabin, the hideout of outlaw Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch. The cabins is now on display at Cody’s Old Trail Town and Museum of the West.
  • 120th anniversary of the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway from Cody to the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
  • 120th anniversary of the dedication of the Roosevelt Arch, which beckons visitors with the inscription “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.”
  • 85th anniversary of the Cody Nite Rodeo.
  • 30th anniversary of the opening of the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center at the Buffalo Bill Dam.
  • 15th anniversary of the Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby.

Don’t miss the 85th anniversary of the Cody Nite Rodeo in summer 2023 – it’s sure to be wild! Photo courtesy of Cody-Yellowstone

For more information on Cody, visit CodyYellowstone.org.

Get Your Cowboy (And Your Foodie) On In Cheyenne

Cheyenne Restaurant Week | April 2-8

Cheyenne’s favorite restaurants, breweries and food trucks all offer a special menu at a special price. Come to Cheyenne in April and get your foodie on! https://www.cheyenne.org/restaurantweek/

Wyoming Brewers Festival | June 16-17

A fun, energetic event and vital fundraiser all in one. The Wyoming Brewers Festival is the party of the summer, bringing brewers from around the region together in one spot to give beer-lovers a one-of-a-kind experience. https://www.wyobrewfest.com/

Cheyenne Frontier Days | July 21-30

The world’s largest outdoor rodeo and the ultimate Western experience. Cheyenne Frontier Days is a chance to cowboy up, have the time of your life, and find out why Cheyenne is the Daddy of ‘Em All when it comes to the Wild West. https://cfdrodeo.com/

Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuckwagon Dinner | June 9 and 30; July 7 and 14; August 25; September 8

Taking place throughout the summer, the Hell of Wheels Rodeo and Chuckwagon Dinner is one of the fastest growing outdoor rodeo experiences around. Food, fun, and rough-and-tumble rodeo excitement all in one place! https://www.cheyenne.org/hellonwheelsrodeo/

Cheyenne’s favorite restaurants, breweries and food trucks all offer a special menu at a special price during Restaurant Week (April 2-8, 2023). Photo courtesy of Visit Cheyenne

For more information on Cheyenne, visit Cheyenne.org.

Celebrate Timber and Ranching Heritage in Carbon County

62nd Woodchopper’s Jamboree & Rodeo

June 17-18, 2023 | Encampment, Wyoming

Wood chips fly as seasoned loggers and brave amateurs star in competitions such as two-man handsaw, log throw and the “Mad Logger” chainsaw throw as they celebrate the Encampment Valley’s rich timber and ranching heritage in this action-packed weekend! These competitions highlight the fantastic skills each contestant has been homing in for the past year.

True Western rodeo enthusiasts will love the traditional events, including team roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and much more. Kids will also have plenty to do and much excitement at this unique event with the sawdust pit, greased pole, mutton busting and more. Spectators can also visit handicraft vendors and enjoy delicious BBQ during the event. The fun never stops at the Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo in Encampment, Wyoming.

Can’t attend this year? Woodchopper’s Jamboree & Rodeo happens annually during the third weekend of June in Carbon County, Wyoming.

Wood chips fly as seasoned loggers and brave amateurs star in competitions such as two-man handsaw, log throw and the “Mad Logger” chainsaw throw during the Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo in Carbon County. Photo courtesy of Woodchopper’s Jamboree and Rodeo

For more information on Carbon County, visit WyomingCarbonCounty.com.

Winter in Wyoming Is Unlike Anywhere Else

Skiing

With incredible powder, epic downhill terrain and sunshine-filled days, Wyoming is a destination unlike any other. Professional and novice skiers and riders from all over the world visit Wyoming for some of the best snow in the country. You will find your perfect spot in at least one of Wyoming’s 10 ski areas.

Skijoring

Rodeo may be Wyoming’s official sport, but skijoring is the state’s unofficial winter sport. It is a uniquely Western athletic and cultural phenomenon. The sport combines two of Wyoming’s favorite pastimes: skiing and horseback riding. Join us during the winter to see for yourself!

Hot Springs

Wyoming’s natural hot springs have been revered and used by Native Americans, mountain men and early pioneers who found a welcoming oasis in the healing waters. Today, you can visit the various hot springs around the state to enjoy and relax.

Outdoor Trails

The best way to experience the winter stillness of Wyoming is to strap on a pair of snowshoes or cross-country skis, or, to explore faster, rent a snowmobile and hit the trails. A range of experiences, from guided tours to open trails, are available around the state to suit your expertise level.

Soak away the chill of winter at one of Wyoming’s natural hot springs. Photo courtesy of the Wyoming Office of Tourism

For more information on Wyoming, visit TravelWyoming.com.

Don’t Miss the Stunning Fall Colors in Sheridan, Wyoming

Explore the stunning Bighorn Mountains under a canopy of electric color each fall when you drive the Bighorn Scenic Byway to Burgess Junction, where aspen groves set a spectacular stage for the breathtaking Cloud Peak Wilderness. In the foothills, the Welch Ranch Recreation Area includes 1,700 acres of woodland along the Tongue River, where towering cottonwoods shimmer late into the fall. At the Brinton Museum, marvel at the beautiful canopy that lines the path to the historic ranch house.

Plan your visit to coincide with the annual events at the Koltiska’s Pumpkin Patch, a great opportunity for the entire family to visit a historic ranch in beautiful Sheridan County. The 2023 WYO Winter Rodeo and epic skijoring festivities are planned for February 18-19; don’t miss your chance to experience Sheridan’s incredible winter wonderland and the wildest ride in the West.

Fall colors at Scott Centennial Park in Dayton, along the Bighorn Scenic Byway, provide a postcard-perfect scene. Photo courtesy of Sheridan County Travel & Tourism

For more information on Sheridan, visit SheridanWyoming.org.

There’s A Lot (Or A Little) To See In Cody Yellowstone

Exploring Cody Yellowstone during its quiet season means you have two choices every day of your visit: You can see a lot of a little, or a little of a lot.

With abundant sunshine, surprisingly comfortable temperatures (we love low humidity) and plenty of snow, Cody Yellowstone in winter is an adventurer’s paradise.

Outdoor options include Sleeping Giant Ski Area, with 184 skiable acres and a terrain park constructed of materials found on the hill. In addition to being the only resort in Wyoming with “SNO-GO” bikes, Sleeping Giant has night tubing and skiing, a big New Year’s Eve party with live music, and yurt and tent rentals for groups.

If you prefer non-downhill activities, try ice skating at Homesteader Park in Powell, climbing on one of many frozen waterfalls, cross-country skiing at Wood River Valley Ski Touring Park or riding a snowmobile throughout the world-class trail system in the Beartooth Mountains.

Indoor options include watching the Yellowstone Quake Hockey Team, ice skating at the Victor J. Riley Arena, or checking out various attractions like the world-class Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Heart Mountain WWII Interpretive Center and the Cody Firearms Experience.

With abundant sunshine, surprisingly comfortable temperatures (we love low humidity) and plenty of snow, Cody Yellowstone in winter is an adventurer’s paradise. Photo courtesy of Cody Yellowstone

For more information on Cody, visit CodyYellowstone.org.

Enjoy Beers and Bikes Year-Round in Cheyenne

Winter is a fun time to explore Cheyenne and the surrounding areas. Just like in the summertime, bikes and brews combine to give you a chance to get outside and exercise, and then kick back and relax after a hard ride. The biggest difference is the trails are wide open to explore with fewer riders, your own little piece of paradise.

Load up your fat bike and check into a cozy Airbnb in our downtown to prepare for an epic riding experience. Curt Gowdy State Park has more than 35 miles of trails to shred during the day. When you get back to town, download the Daddy of the Malt pass from Visit Cheyenne to explore the breweries and distilleries with buy-one-get-one deals.

Work up a sweat on a fat bike and then cool off with a refreshing brew in Cheyenne. Photo courtesy of Visit Cheyenne

For more information on Cheyenne, visit Cheyenne.org.

Get Active or Relax in Wyoming’s Carbon County

Hobo Hot Springs in Saratoga

Soak in the healing waters of Hobo Hot Springs in Saratoga, Wyoming, and let your worries be carried away by the healing steam. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and always FREE. Find the perfect temperature in one of three pools.

Leaf Peeping in Carbon County

Take a drive on Carbon County’s two scenic byways, Battle Pass and Snowy Range, and discover the fall colors your soul craves! Yellows, oranges and reds line the roads and vast wide-open spaces on these byways. September and October are the best times to go leaf peeping in Carbon County.

Saratoga Skijoring in Saratoga

Discover the riveting sport of skijoring in Saratoga! Used initially as a Norwegian winter travel method, it is primarily now a competitive sport, and Saratoga does it best. Join the Saratoga Skijoring group for an annual skijoring race, generally held in February.

Snowmobiling in Carbon County

Carbon County has over 500 miles of snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dogsledding and cross-country skiing trails with powder like no other. Rent some equipment for the Saratoga Hot Springs Resort, or bring your own to explore our wide-open spaces and untamed places this winter!

Yellows, oranges and reds line the roads and vast wide-open spaces on Carbon County’s two scenic byways, Battle Pass and Snowy Range. Photo courtesy of Wyoming Carbon County

For more information on Carbon County, visit WyomingCarbonCounty.com.