Wyoming events and festivals are one of the best reasons
to visit the state. In addition to camping,
hiking and great outdoor
activities throughout Yellowstone
National Park, events and festivals in Wyoming celebrate
the importance of this wide-open area to the history and
development of modern-day America. Many of the most
popular Wyoming events are celebrated during the summer,
but travelers will be able to find some great festivals
throughout the year, especially during holidays such as
Christmas. Best of all, many Wyoming events can
be enjoyed free of charge, making them the perfect addition
to Cheyenne day
trips or Wyoming suggested
itineraries.
The Daddy of Them All, Wyoming Frontier Days is an annual event that is hosted in the capital city of Cheyenne. This event brings thousands upon thousands of people to Wyoming every year. The Daddy of Them All was a phrase coined in 1919 when Cheyenne gained worldwide recognition for having the biggest and best rodeo in the West, Wyoming Frontier day’s gives everyone the opportunity to see a real live action rodeo.
In 1896, after Wyoming became a state, a few hands from
the nearby Two Bar Ranch gathered for a contest of ranch
hand skills. The next year, the mayor decided to add a
spin to the cowboys’ casual contest. In addition
to rodeo, the early years the show offered vaudeville
shows, moving pictures balls, vendors, even opera. This
process eventually led to the modern day Frontier Day.
Now days in conjunction with the festival, The Cheyenne
Frontier Days Western Art Show and Sale happen as
well, giving patrons the opportunity to view western styled
and themed art at its finest.
These Wyoming events are just the start. Wyoming Frontier
days offers on and off park events. The on park events
include a carnival, Indian Village, Wild Horse Gulch,
Chuck Wagon Cook Off, Chute Tours, Oasis Area, and Rodeo
Challenges. The Off Park events are Grand Parades, Pancake
Breakfast, The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and
the Static Air show.
Wyoming has an official Wyoming State Calendar of Events
that gives tourists the exact dates of the popular Wyoming
events. Other than Frontier Days, the Buffalo Bill Wild
West Show happens in June, and then The Grand Teton Music
Festival starts the beat in July, followed by the Annual
Wyoming State Museum’s Outdoor Arts & Crafts
Festival. In September the Flying Cowboys, pilots from
five states with 200 planes for display and flight from
dawn to dusk. If your primary reason for a vacation
to Wyoming is an event, be sure to keep up-to-date
with the Wyoming State Calendar of Events, as you would
want to plan your flight accordingly.
Wyoming events in the winter are just as fun and entertaining.
In November, the Cheyenne Christmas Parade, Craft Show
& Concert features a concert and festivities during
and after the parade. Also, in November, the NRCA Finals
Rodeo takes place. In December, Wyoming is the central
location for skiing and snowboarding
enthusiasts. One of the most popular attractions for skiing
and snowboarding is Jackson Hole Resort. This resort and
the city of Jackson bring
thousands of visitors to Wyoming every year. With
so much to see and do in Wyoming, a trip to the Equality
State should be on your Wyoming State calendar of events.
