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cheyenne frontier days


Since 1897 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has been bringing crowds to their feet with wild rides and the many other attractions the ten day event has to offer.  From the early years, Frontier Days has drawn famous personalities to the rodeo groups: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show performed for a cheering crowd of 6,000 at the 1898 event. George Eastman of Kodak fame stopped by and commented, "We should have a moving picture of this!" In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt came in late May and a special rodeo was staged for him. The word of the glory of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ spread worldwide. In recent history, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has been a favorite spot for Hollywood stars that want to be a part of the true "Wild West."

Although it is now known as the world's largest

 
rodeo & western celebration (dubbed the "Daddy of 'em All"), the foundation remains the same: volunteerism, civic participation, visitors beyond counting, everyone in a festive spirit and the stellar rodeo. In the arena, Frontier Days has showcased performances by cowboys and cowgirls whose names roll off the tongue like magic. Rodeo clowns and bullfighters have had the crowds gasping in suspense one minute and laughing with tearful mirth the next.

Some of the additional attractions to be seen during the celebration include: Unforgettable entertainment by some of the biggest names in music and professional rodeo; A huge carnival/midway that provides fun for the entire family; Free pancake breakfasts that attract tens of thousands of hungry visitors; Colorful demonstrations of Native American arts and culture; A world-class art show and sale; A spectacular air show by the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds; Three grand parades featuring one of the world's largest collections of horse-drawn vehicles.

For additional information about Cheyenne Frontier Days™, visit their website at www.cfdrodeo.com.

Photo provided courtesy Cheyenne Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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