Cheyenne Frontier Days

Annual rodeo and festival · Cheyenne, Wyoming

Illustration of Cheyenne Frontier Days

Overview

Cheyenne Frontier Days is a huge rodeo and Western festival held each July, with concerts, parades and carnival rides.

History

The festival began in 1897 and grew into the largest outdoor rodeo in the world.

Today

Frontier Days brings huge crowds and Wyoming's largest event-security operation.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.