See how many festivals you can fit on your itinerary! These celebrations are going to give you memories of a lifetime as they reflect the art, culture, heritage and the music of each city in the most exciting way. Show up and have fun with your friends, make memories and celebrate the love of food, wine, music, art, history, culture, traditions, and more at these gatherings.
(307) 649-2332
240 Road 143Carpenter, WY 82054 Directions Website
Less than an hour outside of Cheyenne, the =G Rodeo Series offer visitors a great summertime festival for all ages. The event is held on Fridays at 7:00 PM, with special admission prices for students, children and seniors. See (or even participate in) events like barrel racing, calf roping, steer riding, bareback riding and much more!
(307) 331-6216
Cheyenne, WYWebsite
Get your grub on when you visit the Annual Chugwater Chili Cook-off. Enter your secret recipe in the competition or just stuff yourself with the best chili in the county. In addition to delicious food, the festival hosts a variety of live music, car shows, door prizes, eating competitions, and an art and quilt show. Jump start your appetite or burn off your huge meal at the Tour de Chili Bicycle Race.
(307) 778-7200
4610 Carey AveCheyenne, WY 82001 Directions Website
One of the largest outdoor rodeos and western celebrations in the world, Cheyenne Frontier Days truly demonstrates why Cheyenne earned the nickname Frontier City. Join in this popular 10-day long attraction, which draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors to this otherwise low-key city. This enormous fair features popular music performances, a midway, carnival rides, an Indian village, wild west shows and “The Daddy of ‘em All” rodeo.
(307) 286-7906
W 15th at Pioneer AveCheyenne, WY 82001 Directions Website
Running June through July, the Cheyenne Gunslingers transport their guests back in time to the Old West. Held in the downtown Gunslinger Square, this stage set showcases a saloon, jail and gallows where the good guys, corrupt judges and wily villain face-off in the midst of jailbreaks, near-hangings and shootouts.
(307) 509-0182
Cheyenne, WYWebsite
Audiences at the Cheyenne International Film Festival can see films from around the world in Cheyenne’s oldest theaters: the Atlas and the Lincoln. Not only can you catch the best independent and foreign films here, but you will also celebrate the art of film and digital media and meet with producers, directors, writers and photographers during panels.
(307) 638-6543
211 W LincolnwayCheyenne, WY 82001 Directions Website
Support the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players when you join in one of their special fundraising events. The Mardi Gras festival, which began as a Masked Ball, has grown in popularity as it transforms the quiet city of Cheyenne into the topsy-turvy streets of New Orleans for one night. Sample authentic Cajun food, watch street entertainers and peruse the wares of local vendors.
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