Posted in Wyoming
August 29, 2016
This Wyoming Town Is Home To One Of The Largest Rodeos In North America
Cheyenne is Wyoming’s capital and is the most populous city in the state. Those two aspects alone make Cheyenne the ideal place to hold one of the largest rodeos in North America. In fact, it just very well may be the largest of its kind in the world.
Cheyenne Frontier Days is an annual rodeo and western event that has been celebrated since 1897. It is held over a period of 10 days and is quite the celebration.
In fact, this event has earned the moniker, "The Daddy of 'em All" due to its long history and the fact that it is the largest in the world.
The event draws around 200,000 people from all over the world every year. The majority of the events are held at Frontier Park while others, like the pancake breakfast, are held in other parts of the city.
The main attraction is the world's largest outdoor rodeo. This event draws top professionals who are competing against each other for more than $1 million dollars in cash and prizes.
Other events over the 10-day period include behind-the-chutes tours, trick riding, a wild horse race, a Native American Village, a saloon, dancing, an old frontier town, a chuck wagon cook-off, pancake breakfast, art show, carnival, an air show, entertainment, professional bull riding and parades.
Pictured is a cowboy known as Buffalo Vernon bulldogging (also known as steer wrestling) back in 1910. This is a rodeo event where a rider drops from his horse and wrestles the steer to the ground by twisting its horns.
This world class rodeo is known for its fast pace and large number of professional competitors. This is one of the most action-packed rodeos you will ever experience.
What a great way for Cheyenne to celebrate its Old Western roots.
Have you ever attended this celebration? We would love to hear all about it.
