July 18-27, 2025

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Cheyenne Frontier Days enjoys another year of success

Sunup to sunset, the 2024 edition of Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) was filled with entertainment options, great stories, and a boost to the local economy.

The “Daddy of ’em All” has a 128-year history, and while events have been added, the legacy lies in the rodeo. This year’s theme, “Year of the Cowgirl,” showcased women in and out of the arena. On June 28, CFD dedicated a bronze statue named “How ’Bout Them Cowgirls,” by Wyoming sculptor D. Michael Thomas. It is in a place of honor next to the Chris LeDoux statue. Miniature versions of the bronze were awarded to the Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding, Breakaway Roping, and Barrel Racing champions this year.

The rich history of the event started in 1897. None of the celebration would be possible without the 3,000-plus volunteers who put in countless hours to make it happen.

Over 1,500 rodeo contestants made their way to Frontier Park to be part of the $1.2 million rodeo. Their competition started early with qualifier rounds where Chet Weitz, a 23-year-old tie-down roper from London, Texas, set an arena record at 9.1 seconds.

The rodeo’s qualifying rounds were July 13-17. The Quarter Finals began on July 19, where contestants were vying for a spot in the Semi-Finals, July 26-27. Championship Sunday featured the top contestants in nine events.

There was a big race for the all-around championship between 18-year-old rookie Wesley Schalla and Coleman Proctor, who is twice his age. Both qualified for the Finals in two events. Schalla, from Arapaho, Oklahoma, competed in bareback riding and bull riding. Proctor came out of Chute 9 in steer roping and team roping. Proctor, from Pryor, Oklahoma, earned the All-Around Champion for the second time in his career–he also won in 2022.

Through nine rodeo performances, 115,494 fans were in attendance, compared to 116,960 last year. The Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals were broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel. Additionally, qualifying rounds were available on The Cowboy Channel+ app. The final Saturday celebrated National Day of the Cowboy with a sold-out rodeo performance.

Other on-site attractions that are a traditional part of the Western celebration include the Indian Village, concerts, trade shows, and carnival. Behind the Chutes Tours were a popular free activity where nearly 4,000 attendees got a close look at the rodeo arena and livestock.

CFD officials continued their quest to bring attention to suicide prevention and awareness through the Pick-Up Man Initiative, which aims to combat suicide. Yellow feathers on cowboy hats were prevalent across Frontier Park, encouraging people to “pick up” someone in need.

All military branches were honored on Military Monday with active personnel and veterans receiving free admission. Special opening ceremonies featured the Leapfrogs Navy Parachute Team. Volunteers carried in a giant American flag, a parade on the track of military vehicles, and recognition of Gold Star families. Additionally, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to the Wyoming skies on Cheyenne Day.

Frontier Nights saw 119,793 in attendance compared to 134,134 last year. Two nights of entertainment included Professional Bull Riders-Last Man Standing. In addition to rodeo and night show tickets, there were 28,353 gate admission tickets sold, bringing total attendance to 263,640.

Approximately 6,500 head of livestock were on the park for the rodeo, parades, and bull riding. On-site veterinarians thoroughly inspected animals multiple times daily. Twelve animals required treatment, and unfortunately two did not recover. Additionally, this year, an off-site pasture was provided for the bucking horses, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the new 150-acre “Horse Haven.”

Four parades and three pancake breakfasts were part of the celebration in downtown Cheyenne. Fans lined the streets for the parades featuring horse-drawn wagons that depict the history of transportation. The Kiwanis, CFD, and various community volunteers fed 19,076 people at the free pancake breakfasts.

The Native American Indian Village on Frontier Park had activities for all ages, including storytelling, hoop dancing, and flute playing. Approximately 35,948 people made their way through the village.

“We had an amazing year in 2024,” said John Contos, CFD General Chairman. “I’ve been involved here in a lot of different capacities, and it never ceases to amaze me. We couldn’t do it without our volunteers, support from the community, and our sponsors. We have a 128-year history of celebrating the West, and we don’t ever want to forget everyone that has been a part of this in the past to make it what it is today. The Year of the Cowgirl gave us extra inspiration this year. We are so grateful to everyone involved and we are ready to start planning for 2025.”

The Dandies: Then and Now

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the Dandies, or what it takes to earn your spot in their ranks… have we got a treat for you!

Episode #3:
The Dandies: Then and Now

A sisterhood spanning generations, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Dandies have served as goodwill ambassadors of our event since 1970.

In addition to keeping up with the bustling 10-day schedule of Cheyenne Frontier Days—including appearances at the Coronation Ball, pancake breakfasts, grand parades, rodeo performances and night shows—our spirited and sparkling Dandies represent Cheyenne Frontier Days at rodeos, fairs and other celebrations throughout the Rocky Mountain Region year-round.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be one of these legendary ladies, or what it takes to earn your spot in their ranks… have we got a treat for you!

Today, Dandies alumnus Lisa Murphy (‘84-’86) welcomes fellow alumnus Shirley Holmes Churchill (‘75-’77) and current Dandies Director Halley Redman to share:

  • The origins of the Dandies, and the “tried and true cowgirl” who founded the group

  • What it was like to be one of the very first Dandies

  • What it takes to be able to carry the (surprisingly heavy) sponsor flags you see Dandies ride with in the arena

  • How the Dandies, and even the type of riders they look for, have evolved over the past 55 years

  • The skills Dandies learn that stay with them for a lifetime

  • What Halley looks for when selecting new Dandies

  • Shirley and Lisa’s most cherished memories from their time in the group

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Eras of Western Women 1960-present

What defines a Wyoming cowgirl?

It’s the way she approaches the world with strength, confidence, and resilience.

It’s in her passion for the Western way of life.

It’s a definition as vast and ever-evolving as the West itself—even into the newest generation of Wyoming cowgirls, out blazing their trails as we speak.

The bold, barrier-breaking women you’ve met in our past three “Eras of Western Women” episodes aren’t always the typical “cowgirl” you’d expect… and yet, each represents her own brand of cowgirl authentically, unapologetically, unequivocally.

For generations, Women of the West have been trailblazers, shaping history with each step. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on as countless remarkable women continue to make their mark on the world.

Today, you’ll get to meet even more.

Episode #4:
Eras of Western Women 1960-present

In our fourth and final episode of the “Eras of Western Women” series, honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) share stories about:

  • The evolution of the Cheyenne Frontier Days W-Heels group, beginning with Margaret Boyce
  • Wyoming native Ann King, founder of the Old West Museum
  • What makes ProRodeo Hall of Fame barrel racer Kristie Peterson’s induction to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame so unique
  • Country music singer Reba McEntire’s ties to Cheyenne’s Historic Plains Hotel
  • The reintroduction of women into rough stock events at the rodeo
  • United States Senator Cynthia Lummis, our 1976 Miss Frontier and the first woman to serve on
    the Cheyenne Frontier Days Board of Directors
  • Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Lynne Boomgaarden, the first woman to serve on the Cheyenne Frontier Days General Committee
  • Lisa Murphy, the first woman to be elected chairman of the Cheyenne Frontier Days board

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Eras of Western Women 1930-1960

With the rise in popularity of Western films in the late 1920s and early 1930s, our nation was enamored by the romance and intrigue of the American West.

It was no longer enough to simply watch the action on a screen; people wanted to have an authentic, boots-on-the-ground Western experience for themselves.

And where better than Cheyenne Frontier Days?

Between 1930 and 1960, both Cheyenne and Frontier Park played host to a wide array of women breaking barriers left and right—and it’s their stories we celebrate today.

Episode #3:
Eras of Western Women 1930-1960

In our third of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) share stories about:

  • Sally Rand, an extremely compelling character in Cheyenne Frontier Days history—and inspiration behind the outfits you’ll see Miss Frontier and her Lady-in-Waiting wearing today
  • Ellen Church, who trained the world’s first airline stewardesses (and pioneered the spirit of hospitality on passenger aircraft) right here in Cheyenne
  • Amelia Earhart’s connection to Wyoming, particularly the Cheyenne airport grounds
  • Jean Nimmo DuBois, the first Miss Frontier

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Eras of Western Women 1895-1930

Welcome to the era of the cowgirl:

A ground-breaking time in Western history that saw women stepping boldly into the world of rodeo… and never looking back.

Episode #2:
Eras of Western Women 1895-1930

In our second of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Kassel (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) highlight:

  • Rodeo trail-blazers Frances, Pauline, and Joella Irwin
  • Bertha Kaepernick, the first woman to ride a bucking horse at Cheyenne Frontier Days
  • Prairie Rose Henderson, a champion bronc rider with a mysterious story
  • Mabel Strickland, often remembered as the “quintessential cowgirl of the 1920s”
  • Cheyenne native Helen Bonham, the first ambassador of Cheyenne Frontier Days

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Eras of Western Women 1800-1895

The women whose stories you’re about to hear are more than celebrated names from Wyoming’s history; they’re women whose strength, confidence,
and resilience exemplify the spirit of the Wyoming cowgirl… and whose impact shaped the West as we know it today.

Episode #1:
Eras of Western Women 1800-1895

Kicking off the first of four special podcast episodes honoring the Year of the Cowgirl, Diane Shober (Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism) and Mike Castle (Associate Director and Curator of Collections at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum) celebrate:

  • Sacajawea, who played a pivotal role in the success of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition
  • The brave women who left behind everything they knew to forge a path—and a future—in the West
  • Wyoming’s early suffragettes, including Esther Hobart Morris… who has an incredibly unique link to Cheyenne Frontier Days
  • Louisa Swain, the first woman to legally cast a ballot in a general election
  • Therese Jenkins, credited with saving women’s suffrage in Wyoming

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Stories from Frontier Nights with Chancey Williams and Bob Romeo

When you get two veterans of Frontier Nights together, chances are… they’re going to have some pretty great stories to share. 

Today, you’ve got a seat at the table to hear some of the best, straight from Wyoming country music artist Chancey Williams and Bob Romeo of Romeo Entertainment Group—the agency responsible for bringing everyone from Garth Brooks to Post Malone to our legendary Frontier Nights stage. 

Episode #2:
Stories from Frontier Nights with Chancey Williams and Bob Romeo

Listen in as these fine gentlemen reflect on some of their favorite stories from behind the scenes, including:

  • Why Bob credits Randy Travis and Sawyer Brown for getting his foot in the door in Cheyenne

  • How Chris LeDoux checked off his number-one bucket list item at CFD’s 100th Anniversary celebration

  • Where in Frontier Park Chancey credits as the place that gave his band their foundation

  • Stories from behind the scenes with Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, and George Strait

  • Why the Contract Acts office keeps a framed photo of Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux shaking hands

  • How the South Dakota highway patrol helped bring the Oak Ridge Boys to Frontier Nights

  • Creative ways we’ve worked around Wyoming weather to ensure the show goes on

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Cheyenne Frontier Days Announces 2023 Concerts

Frontier Nights® lineup announced and tickets on sale March 15

Cheyenne Frontier Days announced the 2023 Frontier Nights® entertainment series tonight. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will return with its Team Series event and the complete concert schedule was released. In addition, the 127th annual “Daddy of ‘em All®” will feature nine days of PRCA professional rodeo that will conclude with Championship Sunday, where champions are crowned, and legends are made.

Concert tickets will go on sale March 15 at 9 a.m. MDT at www.cfdrodeo.comThe Cheyenne Frontier Days Ticket Office will not be open for in-person sales on March 15 to accommodate purchase volume. The ticket office will re-open for in-person sales at 9 a.m. MDT on March 16.

“We are happy to be here sharing these names for this summer with all of you,” Contract Acts Chairman Scott Lewis said.  “We can’t wait to see you all out here in July!”

The PBR Team Series 11-event season will include a three-day homestand event hosted by each of the eight teams. The 2023 season will begin in Cheyenne and will culminate in the 2023 Team Series Championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 20 – 22.

There will be hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food and music that celebrate the history and culture of the American West.

Concert ticket prices range from $77 – $107, rooftop starts at $200. Daily rodeo tickets range from $23 – $48, rooftop starts at $100. PBR tickets range from $25 – $105.

A $3 discount is offered on rodeo tickets and $5 discount on concert tickets purchased before July 1.

Fans can upgrade to a Frontier Nights® Fast Pass for early admission to the Party Zone, a voucher for best-available same-day rodeo tickets and a souvenir rodeo program. For a full events schedule and profiles of musical acts, go to www.cfdrodeo.com.

The CFD Ticket Office is the only authorized source of tickets for our event. All tickets for all concerts will go on-sale March 15 at 9 a.m. MDT

2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Entertainment Schedule

July 21:  Eric Church with Paul Cauthen

July 22:  Old Dominion with Chase Rice

July 23:  Zach Bryan

July 24-25:  Professional Bull Riders – Team Series

July 26:  Five Finger Death Punch with Papa Roach

July 27:  Tim McGraw with Kip Moore

July 28:  Jon Pardi with Carly Pearce

July 29:  Cody Johnson with Whiskey Myers

July 22-30:  PRCA Rodeo Action

Concert Announcement March 2. Concert Tickets Onsale March 15

Planning for the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days is underway, with the concert announcement coming on March 2!

When choosing concerts this year, keep things simple and safe by purchasing your tickets directly from cfdrodeo.com. When it comes to enjoying the star-studded, Cheyenne Frontier Days lineup this year, there’s only one party and it’s NOT third-party! Avoid ticket scalpers on third-party services, by buying from us.

Tickets range from $23-$48 for rodeo, $25-$105 for PBR, and $77-$107 for concerts. If you see higher prices, then it’s not directly from Cheyenne Frontier Days. V.I.P. tickets will range from $100-$300 and will be sold only through the Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Speaking of tickets… here’s an insider tip: Save the date for Zach Bryan, one of the hottest young stars to come around on July 23!

Cheyenne Frontier Days concert tickets will go on sale to the public on March 15.