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2018 MEDIA GUIDE
SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
BRONZE ARROWHEAD
P.O. Box 2477
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003
(307) 778-7200
Fax: (307) 778-7213
info@cfdrodeo.com
An Affiliate of UCHealth
www.cfdrodeo.com
Abbreviations of Rodeo Organizations
CFD: Cheyenne Frontier Days™ GOLD BOOT
CPRA: Canadian Professional Rodeo Association
RNCFR: Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo WESTERN & WORK WEAR
NFSR: National Finals Steer Roping
PRCA: Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
WNFR: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo CHUTE 9 SPONSOR
WPRA: Women’s Professional Rodeo Association
The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Rodeo
is sanctioned by The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association
101 Pro Rodeo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919 SILVER BOOT
(719) 593-8840
The arrowhead logo and the terms:
Cheyenne Frontier Days™
Frontier Nights®
“Daddy of ‘em All”®
Old Frontier Town™
Buckin’ A Saloon™
are registered trademarks of Cheyenne Frontier Days, Inc.
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Special thanks to:
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Volunteer Photographers
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™...................... The Dandies.......................................................... CHEYENNE................................................................. Volunteers of the Year, Buckle Club, HEELS, MAPS......................................................................... W-Heels................................................................. MEDIA INFO............................................................... Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Scholarships............. Important phone numbers................................. SPONSORS................................................................ Helpful publications............................................ IN THE ARENA............................................................ Media representatives......................................... Stock Contractors................................................ Obtaining media credentials.............................. Announcers.......................................................... Dress requirements............................................. Barrelman and Bullfighters................................. Parking................................................................. Chute 9 Boss........................................................ SCHEDULE................................................................. Trick Roper........................................................... CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ RODEO...................... Arena Director...................................................... Timed Event Slack............................................... Justin Sports Medicine........................................ PRCA Rodeo......................................................... Arena Judges........................................................ Professional Bull Riding...................................... Arena Chasers/Pick-up Men................................ Championship Bull Riding.................................. CHAMPIONS.............................................................. CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ EVENTS...................... 2017 Defending Champions................................ Frontier Nights® and Lineup.............................. Arena Records...................................................... Behind the Chutes Tours.................................... All Around Cowboys............................................. Carnival Midway.................................................. Senior Steer Roping............................................. CFD Old West Museum........................................ Bareback.............................................................. Western Art Show & Sale..................................... Bull Riding............................................................ Challenge Rodeo................................................. Saddle Bronc....................................................... Chuckwagon Cookoff.......................................... Steer Roping......................................................... Indian Village........................................................ Steer Wrestling..................................................... Pancake Breakfasts............................................. Rookie Saddle Bronc........................................... Parades................................................................. Tie-Down Roping................................................. Old Frontier Town™............................................. Team Roping........................................................ U.S. Thunderbirds Performance......................... Women’s Barrel Racing....................................... OTHER EVENTS.......................................................... Wild Horse Race................................................... Area Attractions Information.............................. Chuckwagon Races............................................. Cheyenne Gunslingers......................................... Ladies Saddle Bronc............................................ Old Fashioned Melodrama.................................. Denver Post Ladies Relay Race Winners............ Fort D.A. Russell Days.......................................... CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ RECORDS.................. VOLUNTEERS & CFD STRUCTURE ............................. Miss Frontiers....................................................... General Committee, General Chairman............. Concert Entertainers........................................... Miss Frontier, Lady-in-Waiting............................ Hall of Fame.........................................................
ABOUT CFD
Since 1897, Cheyenne has celebrated its
Old West roots by serving up non-stop
outdoor rodeo action in one of the
largest outdoor arenas on earth.
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) is commonly referred
to as the “Daddy of ‘em All”®—the world’s largest
outdoor rodeo. The phrase was coined in 1919 when
Cheyenne had gained worldwide recognition for having
the biggest and best rodeo. Some folks credit T. Joe
Cahill, who served as a committeeman that year, for the
nickname. But, no matter who christened Cheyenne’s
rodeo with the name, one thing is certain; each year
since, CFD has lived up to its reputation.
Cheyenne’s economy, bringing hundreds of thousands
The “Daddy of ‘em All” ® continues as a leader in rodeo
of visitors who pump a significant amount of money
action. It remains the favorite rodeo for most PRCA
into the local community.
contestants and rodeo fans alike. Rodeo cowboys are
known to proudly display their winning belt buckles as • In 2017, total ticketed attendance for rodeos,
status symbols. A recent study of rodeo points out that concerts and other Frontier Park events was
contestants who have competed at Cheyenne prefer over 241,000. Over 2,754 people attended the
to sport their CFD championship buckles even more so free pancake breakfasts, 9,181 visited the Indian
than a world champion buckle. Village, and 3,725 went on the behind-the-scenes
chute tour.
IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS • As it did last year, CFD expects to serve about
For more than 100 years the citizens of Cheyenne have 100,000 flapjacks to nearly 25,000 during its free
banded together in this annual community project. pancake breakfasts served downtown.
CFD has a minimal staff with the rest of the work being
done by over 2,500 volunteers. Because of this effort, • Visitors spent nearly $28 million in Laramie
and numerous other community-oriented volunteer County during CFD, including $5.3 million
projects, Cheyenne has been dubbed “the volunteer at restaurants and bars, $3.7 million on
capital of the world.” accommodations, $7.6 million on entertainment
and recreation, and $10.8 million on shopping, gas
LARGE OUTDOOR RODEO and other retail purchases. CFD also creates over
COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR 300 full and part-time jobs.
Cheyenne was voted “Large Outdoor Rodeo Committee
of the Year” by the PRCA for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 122 ANNUAL “DADDY OF ‘EM ALL”
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2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo
2012, 2013 and 2014. The award was voted on by the top 1 p.m. daily, July 20-29
100 contestants in each PRCA event, stock contractors, Frontier Park opens at 11 a.m.
and PRCA contract personnel.
FUTURE DATES
ECONOMIC IMPACT July 19-28, 2019
CFD was organized over 122 years ago to economically July 17-26, 2020
benefit the City of Cheyenne, and we continue to stay July 23 - August 1, 2021
focused on delivering our mission to be a positive
economic resource in our community. CFD draws
cowboys and rodeo and music fans from throughout
the country for a spirited, ten-day celebration of
Western heritage. CFD serves as an important boost to
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CHEYENNE
About the Wyoming State Capital
Cheyenne was founded on the banks of Crow Creek in
July 1867. The town, named by Army General Grenville
Dodge after the Indians who inhabited the area, took
on many nicknames over the years. Cheyenne originally
was referred to as “Hell on Wheels” because the first
businesses to arrive at the new railhead were ones that
traveled along with the Union Pacific as it broke ground
westward across the Great Plains. These businesses
were set up in tents with false storefronts. Most were
drinking and gambling establishments catering to the
rough and tumble life of transient cowboys, local ranch
hands and soldiers at nearby Fort D.A. Russell.
Within 15 years Cheyenne became known as the “Magic
City of the Plains” and gained status as the “richest city
of its size in the world.” Wealthy cattle barons from the
East and abroad invested in the booming cattle industry
and built huge, elaborate mansions in Cheyenne. Many
of these historic landmarks are still standing today,
including the historic Governor’s Mansion which is open
to the public year-round.
Today, Cheyenne’s economic base is supported
mostly by government, wholesale and retail trade, and
tourism. Cheyenne still serves as a major crossroad
in the West for the Union Pacific and the Burlington
Northern Railroads, as well as Interstates 80 and 25.
Most recently, Cheyenne has gained international and
national recognition with the location of the NCAR-
Wyoming Supercomputing Center and the Microsoft
data center.
FACTS ABOUT CHEYENNE
Founded...................................................................... 1867
Status.............................................................State Capital
Population in City Limits......................................... 60,691
MSA Population....................................................... 93,663
Elevation............................................................. 6,062 feet
Humidity............................................................51 percent
Average Wind Speed..........................................2.9 m.p.h.
Average Monthly Temperatures........................ high: 58˚F
low: 33˚F
Average Annual Precipitation..................... rainfall 13.31”
snowfall 52.1”
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MEDIA INFO
The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) Media Guide is
produced to help with coverage of the rodeo and
other events/attractions. Our media team
is dedicated to providing assistance in
planning and obtaining coverage. Please
contact us with your coverage needs.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Area code 307, dial “9” to call off the park
Media Trailer 778-7246
CFD Headquarters 778-7201
Public Relations Facility 778-7245
Press Deck (E Stands) 778-7257
Shooting B-Roll Behind the Chutes
Ticket Office 778-7222
Contestants Office 778-7215 PR MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
Contract Acts 778-7254
Park Security 778-7261
Museum 778-7290
Cheyenne Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau/ 778-3133
Cheyenne City Trolley Tours
OTHER HELPFUL PUBLICATIONS
• Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Souvenir Program
• Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Schedule of Events
• WTE Frontier Edition and Frontier Daily
Mike Martin
• PRCA Media Guide Public Relations Chairman
• Trader’s Visitor’s Guide to CFD
• CFD Rodeo App
BOOKS
• Behind the Chutes at Cheyenne Frontier Days:
A pocket guide to rodeo by Avis Acton
• Cheyenne Frontier Days: “A Marker From Which To
Reckon All Events” by Milt Riske
• Cheyenne Frontier Days The First 100 Years:
A Pictorial History Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
• Daddy of ‘em All : The Story of Cheyenne Frontier
Days by Robert Hanesworth
• Let’s Go! Let’s Show! Let’s Rodeo! by Shirley Flynn
• Images of America – Cheyenne Frontier Days™ by Kim Floyd
Shirley Talbot & Linda Graves Fabian Media Director
UPDATED 7/8/18 5 122ND CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™
MEDIA INFORMATION
CREDENTIALS of a short intermission period halfway through the show.
During this time, photographers wishing to stay for only
Credential requests should be submitted as early as
of half the events may leave, and others may take their
possible. Priority is given to professionals working on
place. This allows a greater number of photographers
assignment for specific media outlets approved by the
the opportunity to take photographs. Please note that
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) PR Committee prior
bottled drinking water is available in the photo pit,
to the celebration. Media credentials for free-lancers
however, there are no rest rooms.
not on assignment will be considered after submitting
samples of published work. Space in the pit is very limited and access will be
prioritized as follows:
FULL CREDENTIALS • Paid employees of media outlets (working press)
Full credentials are valid for all ten days of CFD, and will • Writers or photographers with a valid letter of
be issued only to the following: assignment from a media outlet
• Paid employees of media outlets or CFD • PRCA photographers with a valid 2017 membership
card
• Writers or photographers with a valid letter of
• Freelance photographers
assignment from a media outlet. We do request
that all individuals in this category provide us with
a copy of their work when it is published. PHOTOGRAPHER CHUTE PASS
Photographers requesting a chute pass should contact
• PRCA photographers with a valid 2017 membership the PR Media Office prior to 10 a.m. There are a limited
card. number of chute passes available to general media. If
you have a specific need that cannot be met with the
LIMITED CREDENTIALS photo pit’s accommodations, contact the Media Office
Limited Credentials valid only for Monday through at the PR facility.
Thursday are issued on a case-by-case basis to free-
lance writers and photographers without a valid letter Chute passes allow the holder to photograph rodeo
of assignment. events from a restricted area alongside the roping and
bucking chutes. For safety reasons, the chute area
PHOTOGRAPHER PIT PASS and arena are the most restricted areas and PRCA
These passes are issued daily on a first-come, first-served regulations apply.
basis to photographers. The photo pit is an excellent PLEASE NOTE: The PRCA retains media rights to
vantage point to capture action shots of arena events. all sanctioned rodeos. These rights are specific
Photographers requesting a pit pass should contact the to rodeo action and competitors. Complete rules
PR Media Office prior to 10 a.m. Movement to and from governing broadcast and print are available at the
the pit is prohibited during the rodeo with the exception PR Media Office or by contacting the PRCA directly.
Inside View of the Photo Pit Outside View of the Photo Pit
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MEDIA INFORMATION
NIGHT SHOW POLICY
All night show/concert press passes must be approved
in advance. If you wish to cover a nightshow, please FUN FACTS
submit a request in writing to the Cheyenne Frontier • Approximately 1,800 contestants will compete for a
Days™ Public Relations Committee by Friday, June total purse of cash and prizes expected to reach $1
30. Any media who does not request a night show/ million, the largest purse award in regular season
concert media pass in advance will not be able to take pro rodeo.
photos, video or review the show. When the request
• The Rookie Saddle Bronc event was originally called
is submitted please include information on what you
the “Amateur Bucking Contest.” The name was
intend to do (e.g. photography, video, or review of the
changed for the 1974 performance.
show). The Public Relations (PR) Committee will have
a listing for who is approved, the artists’ restrictions • Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) continued the
and any added requirements (often only the first 2-3 tradition of signaling “8 seconds” with a gunshot
songs) one or two days prior to the show. If you wish until the 1994 rodeo performance, when it was
to conduct an interview with an artist, we can provide replaced by a buzzer.
contact information for the artist’s management and
• Frontier Park became the home of CFD in time for
you can contact them directly. The PR Committee will
the 1908 celebration. The cost for the structures
not set up interviews for you.
totaled $20,000, and the total seating capacity for
the rodeo was 7,700.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS • This is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo arena. The
PRCA clothing regulations state all media personnel and arena is over 700 feet long and 200 feet wide! The
photographers must wear a long-sleeve western style seating capacity for the rodeos is 15,000 and over
shirt, long pants, boots and western hat while present 20,000 for the night shows.
in the photo pit, arena, chute area and in the cowboy • In 2013, a new all-time attendance record for CFD
ready area. The rodeo is highly photographed for both was achieved when 25,000 enjoyed Jason Aldean
television and print media; the clothing requirement (2013 Academy of Country Music Male Vocalist of
ensures the western flavor of the event and the safety the Year) on a wet Friday night making Frontier Park
of working media in and around the arena. If the the fifth-largest city in Wyoming.
requirement presents a problem, please contact the
PR Media Office. We have extra hats and western shirts • During a pancake breakfast, Cheyenne Kiwanis Club
available to borrow. volunteers feed nearly 40,000 folks in six hours.
The record day was Wednesday, July 24, 1996–
16,897 guests served in two hours. The Record Year:
1996—39,112 guests served in six hours total.
Behind the Chutes
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MEDIA PLACES • Park-n-Ride Shuttle Service: Take advantage
of the CFD Park-n-Ride service, we will operate one
MEDIA CENTER park and ride location this year. The “Bull” park and
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) has a dedicated trailer ride will be at I-25 and Happy Jack. Cost will be $10
for media, located behind the Public Relations Building. per carload and will operate from 10 a.m. to 12:30
PR Volunteers are available to help you obtain pit and a.m. The bus will make a loop starting at the Bull lot
chute passes, as well as helping you with story ideas and then travel to CFD. For the “Bull” lot, heading
and interviews. The trailer has wireless internet and Northbound on I-25, take exit 10B and southbound on
work areas for media. I-25, take exit 10D. A quick five minute bus ride takes
you directly to the celebration! Shuttle hours are: July
MEDIA BOX 20: 10 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.; July 21 – 28: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30
During the rodeo, media can watch from a shaded box
a.m.; July 9: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
located in the east stand. PR volunteers are available
to answer questions and help obtain interviews with
contestants. Be sure to secure your seat early as this
area fills up quickly.
PHOTO PIT
The photo pit is an excellent vantage point to capture
action shots of arena events. It is in the middle of the
arena and allows photographers to capture contestants
launching out of the chutes. It is also the best place to
get photos of steer wrestling. You need a pass to get in
this area.
CHUTES
The chutes are restricted areas that require a pass.
The chutes on the north end of the arena tend to be
less crowded than the southern chutes, which include
sponsors. Photographers must first check with a CFD PR
volunteer before going on the chute platform. You are
only allowed to stay on the chute platform for a few rides.
COWBOY READY AREA
Underneath the east stand near the north chute,
rodeo contestants are getting ready for their rides. PR Getting Interviews
volunteers are available to help you find an interview
and escort you into the area for photos/b-roll.
PARKING
• Directions to the Public Relations Facility:
Take Exit 12 off I-25. Turn right on Central Ave. to
Kennedy Rd. Turn right on Kennedy into the park
and travel approximately one and a half blocks to
Carey Ave. Turn left on Carey and proceed to Gate V-8
just past CFD Headquarters. Tell the gate attendant
you are on your way to pick up media credentials.
The attendant will direct you to the Public Relations
Facility. Once you receive your parking pass, you
may park in “C” Lot. Parking is subject to availability.
Additional parking is available through the “Park-n
-Ride” service. Looking at the Media Box
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television
LOCAL MEDIA CONTACTS KGWN-TV Channel 5 (CBS) - www.kgwn.tv
634-7755 | 2923 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001
radio KKTU-TV Channel 33 (ABC)- www.k2tv.com
237-3711 |1896 Skyview Drive, Casper, WY 82601
KGAB-AM 650—www.kgab.com
KIGN-FM 101.9 (KING)—www.kingfm.com KLWY-TV Channel 27 (FOX)
KLEN-FM 106.3—www.1063cowboycountry.com 635-7881 | 2220 Dell Range Blvd., Suite 101,
632-4400 | 1912 Capitol Avenue , Cheyenne, WY 82001 Cheyenne, WY 82009
KCWY Channel 13 (NBC) - www.kcwy13.com
KOLT-FM 100.7 - www.koltfm.com
577-0013 | 141 Progress Circle, Mills, WY 82644
970-461-2560 | 4270 Byrd Dr., Loveland, CO 80538
KAZY-FM 93.7—937kazy.com
KRAN 103.3 print
KRRR-FM 104.9—www.1049krrr.com
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - www.wyomingnews.com
KOLT-FM 92.9 THE BOSS 634-3361 | 702 W Lincolnway, Cheyenne, WY 82001
KFBC-AM 1240- www.kfbcradio.com
634-4461 | 1806 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001 Associated Press - www.ap.org/wyoming
632-9351 | 320 W 25th St., Ste. 310 Cheyenne, WY
KJUA-AM 1380—1380theblock.com 82001
KRND-AM 1630
Wyoming Business Report
970-336-1630 | 3400 W. 16th St. Bldg 6 Suite M,
www.wyomingbusinessreport.com
Greeley, CO 80634
638-3200 | 200 W 17th St., Ste. 10 Cheyenne, WY
KYOY 92.3 and 107.1 - www.kyoy.net 637-0301 82001
2232 Dell Range, Suite 102, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Warren Sentinel - www.warrensentinel.com
KRAE-AM 1480
632-5666 | 307 E. 20th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
638-8921 | 1600 Van Lennen Ave, WY 82001
UPDATED 7/8/18 9 122ND CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JULY 15 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
7:15–10 A.M.: CFD Cattle Drive at the intersection of I-25
& Horse Creek Road SATURDAY, JULY 21
PARK-N-RIDE
MONDAY, JULY 16 8 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack
11 A.M.: Barrel Racing Slack FRONTIER PARK ARENA
9:30 & 10:30 A.M. & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours
TUESDAY, JULY 17 Tours11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment
7 A.M.: Steer Wrestling Slack 12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo
8 A.M.: Steer Roping Slack 8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert COLE SWINDELL WITH
SPECIAL GUESTS CHASE RICE & MORGAN EVANS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 CARNIVAL/MIDWAY
7 A.M.: Steer Wrestling Slack 10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall
8 A.M.: Tie-Down Roping Slack 10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping
11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights®
THURSDAY, JULY 19 Pre-Party at 5–7 p.m. and the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight
7 A.M.: Tie-Down Roping Slack DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK
9 A.M.: Team Roping Slack 9 A.M.: Grand Parade
3:30 P.M.: CFD Annual Western Art Show & Sale opening CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE
reception. Art Show features the nation’s top cowboy 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show
artists presenting over 300 works of original Western Art. 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
THE GARDEN
FRIDAY, JULY 20 11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge
PARK-N-RIDE 4 P.M.: Andy Stewart on the Couch & Rodeo Autographs
10 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack 6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with New Nashville
FRONTIER PARK ARENA Artist Savanna Chestnut
2 P.M.: Wild West Show WESTERN EXPERIENCE
8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences
WITH SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL RAY INDIAN VILLAGE
CARNIVAL/MIDWAY 11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances
10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall 1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing
10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping 11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts
11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights® 2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player
Pre-Party at 5–7 p.m. and the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight OLD FRONTIER TOWN
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE 10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
THE GARDEN SUNDAY, JULY 22
11A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge PARK-N-RIDE
6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with Boogie Machine 10:30 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack
WESTERN EXPERIENCE FRONTIER PARK ARENA
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences 9 A.M.: Cowboy Church Service in B-Stand with Susie
INDIAN VILLAGE McEntire & Mark Eaton
11 A.M.–7:30 P.M.: Indian Village 9:30 & 10:30 A.M. & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours
OLD FRONTIER TOWN 11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment
10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo 12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo
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8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert CHARLIE DANIELS BAND 4 P.M.: Andy Stewart on the Couch & Rodeo Autographs
WITH SPECIAL GUEST TRACY LAWRENCE 6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with New Nashville
CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA artist American Young
10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall WESTERN EXPERIENCE
10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences
11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights® INDIAN VILLAGE
Pre-Party with Sean Curtis & the Divide at 5–7 p.m. and 11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances
the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight 1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE 2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Art Show OLD FRONTIER TOWN
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store 10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo
THE GARDEN 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Fiesta Day
6:30–8 P.M.: Pre-Party with La Fiera de Ojinaga TUESDAY, JULY 24
WESTERN EXPERIENCE PARK-N-RIDE
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences 8 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: The Park-n-Ride is located at I-25 and
INDIAN VILLAGE Happy Jack
11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances FRONTIER PARK ARENA
1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing 9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours
11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts 11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment
2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player 12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo
OLD FRONTIER TOWN 8 P.M.: CHAMPIONSHIP BULL RIDING 2018 WORLD
10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo FINALS “THE ROAD TO CHEYENNE”
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA
10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall
MONDAY, JULY 23 10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping
PARK-N-RIDE 11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights®
6 A.M.–12:30 A. M.: The Park-n-Ride is located at I-25 and Pre-Party with Sean Curtis & the Divide at 5–7 p.m. and
Happy Jack the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight
FRONTIER PARK ARENA DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK
7 A.M.: Rodeo Slack 9 A.M.: Grand Parade
9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE
11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show
12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
8 P.M.: PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING (PBR) CHEYENNE THE GARDEN
CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA 11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge
10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall 4 P.M.: Andy Stewart on the Couch & Rodeo Autographs
10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping 6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with New Nashville
11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights® artist American Young
Pre-Party with Sean Curtis & the Divide at 5–7 p.m. and WESTERN EXPERIENCE
the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences
DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK INDIAN VILLAGE
7 A.M.: Free Pancake Breakfast 11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE 1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show 2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store OLD FRONTIER TOWN
THE GARDEN 10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo
11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
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CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall
PARK-N-RIDE 10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping
6 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack 11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights®
FRONTIER PARK ARENA Pre-Party with Sean Curtis & the Divide at 5–7 p.m. and
9:30 & 10:30 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight
11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including the DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK
Challenge Rodeo 9 A.M.: Grand Parade
12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE
8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert ERIC CHURCH 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show
CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall THE GARDEN
10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping 11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge
11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon ― Frontier Nights® 4 P.M.: Western Fashion Show
Pre-Party with Sean Curtis & the Divide at 5–7 p.m. and 6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with Jeremy McComb
the After-Party 10 p.m.–Midnight WESTERN EXPERIENCE
DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences
7 A.M.: Free Pancake Breakfast 11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Chuckwagon Cookoff cooking demo
9:30 A.M.: U.S.A.F. Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration INDIAN VILLAGE
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE 11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Art Show 1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store 2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player
THE GARDEN OLD FRONTIER TOWN
11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge 10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo
6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with New Nashville 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
artist Jeremy McComb
WESTERN EXPERIENCE FRIDAY, JULY 27
8 A.M.: Chuckwagon Cookoff Wagon Judging PARK-N-RIDE
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences 6 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack
INDIAN VILLAGE FRONTIER PARK ARENA
11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances 9:30 & 10:30 A.M. & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours
1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing 11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment
7 P.M.: Pow Wow 12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo
11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts 8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert TOBY KEITH WITH SPECIAL
2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player GUESTS BOBBY BONES & THE RAGING IDIOTS AND NED
OLD FRONTIER TOWN LeDOUX
10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon 10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall
10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping
THURSDAY, JULY 26 11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights®
PARK-N-RIDE Pre-Party at 5–7 p.m. and the After-Party 10 p.m.–
8 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack Midnight)
FRONTIER PARK ARENA DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK
9:30 & 10:30 A.M. & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours 7 A.M.: Free Pancake Breakfast
11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment including the CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE
Challenge Rodeo 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show
12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo 8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert NICKELBACK WITH THE GARDEN
SPECIAL GUESTS POP EVIL
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11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge 10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo
4 P.M.: Andy Stewart on the Couch & Rodeo Autographs 10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with Chad Bushnell SUNDAY, JULY 29
WESTERN EXPERIENCE PARK-N-RIDE
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences 10:30 A.M.–6 P.M.: The Park-n-Ride is located at I-25 and
4 P.M.: Live auction and bidding (approved horse/burro Happy Jack
adopters only) FRONTIER PARK ARENA
INDIAN VILLAGE 9 A.M.: Cowboy Church Service in B-Stand.
11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances 10 A.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours
1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing 12:30 P.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment
2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player 12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo.
OLD FRONTIER TOWN Championship Saddles, Championship Packages,
Championship Buckle Awards and Championship
10:30 A.M.–8 P.M.: Petting Zoo
Chuckwagon Cookoff buckles awarded
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA
10:30 A.M.–6 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall/Shopping
SATURDAY, JULY 28
10:30 A.M.–6 P.M.: CFD Carnival/Midway Area
PARK-N-RIDE
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE
8 A.M.–12:30 A.M.: Located at I-25 and Happy Jack
8 A.M.–6 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show
FRONTIER PARK ARENA
8 A.M.–6 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
9:30 & 10:30 A.M. & 5 P.M.: Behind the Chutes Tours
THE GARDEN
11:45 A.M.: Pre-Rodeo Entertainment
11 A.M.–6 P.M.: Relax and Recharge
12:45 P.M.: Grand Entry & “Daddy of ‘em All®” rodeo
WESTERN EXPERIENCE
8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® concert DIERKS BENTLEY WITH
7 A.M.–NOON: New owners load adopted horses/burros
SPECIAL GUEST KIP MOORE
10 A.M.–6 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences
CARNIVAL/MIDWAY AREA
INDIAN VILLAGE
10:30 A.M.–9:30 P.M.: CFD Exhibit Hall
10 A.M.–1 P.M.: Frontier Park Native American Indian
10:30 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Carnival/Midway Area/Shopping
Village
11 A.M.–MIDNIGHT: Buckin’ A Saloon―Frontier Nights®
11:15 A.M.: Native American Dance Performance
Pre-Party at 5–7 p.m. and the After-Party 10 p.m.–
Midnight) OLD FRONTIER TOWN
DOWNTOWN/OFF PARK 10:30 A.M.–6 P.M.: Petting Zoo
9 A.M.: Grand Parade 11 A.M.–6 P.M.: Sidewinder Saloon
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM & STORE
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: CFD Old West Museum & Western Art Show
8 A.M.–7 P.M.: Shopping at the CFD Store
THE GARDEN
11 A.M.–8 P.M.: Relax and Recharge
4 P.M.: Andy Stewart on the Couch & Rodeo Autographs
6–8 P.M.: Frontier Nights® Pre-Party with Chad Bushnell
WESTERN EXPERIENCE
10 A.M.–8 P.M.: Interactive Western Experiences
NOON: Chuckwagon Meal To Go
INDIAN VILLAGE
11:15 A.M., 3 P.M. and 6 P.M.: Dance Performances
1 P.M. and 4 P.M.: Interactive Cultural Sharing
11 A.M.–1 P.M.: Kid’s Crafts
2 P.M. and 5:15 P.M.: Native American Flute Player
OLD FRONTIER TOWN
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Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) has over
1,800 cowboys/cowgirls and over 2,000
animal athletes. More cowboys/cowgirls and
animal athletes compete in Cheyenne than
at any other rodeo. In fact, you will see more
contestants at CFD than many other rodeos
have in an entire weekend. Our prize money
again this year exceeds $1 million, making it
one of the largest purses in professional rodeo.
TIMED EVENTS SLACK
For all these events – Fastest time wins!
Check schedule, in the mornings.
Cost is free.
Chute 9 is where “slack” is held in the mornings. This is for
cowboys who are unable to be scheduled for the main rodeo
performances because of the sheer number of contestants
at CFD. These times are equally as important as those
during the main rodeo performances. Be sure to check your
“Schedule of Events” to see when slack will occur.
At CFD, these timed event cattle are quite unique. First,
prior to CFD, these animals have never been in a rodeo miles per hour. The objective is for the cowboy to rope the
and are considered “fresh.” Second, these animals are animal, dismount, run to the animal, flank the animal, and
tie three legs with his short rope called a piggin’ string – all
much larger than considered typical at other rodeos. At
in about 10-12 seconds to be in the money!
CFD the calves will be in excess of 300 pounds, and the
steers over 600 pounds. Third, these cattle are given a 30
foot head start in the competition. This “score” is three STEER ROPING
to four times longer than most other rodeos and leads to Tuesday, July 17, 2018 , not before 8 a.m.
the uniqueness of competition at the Daddy of ’em All®. followed by second go
Two go rounds; back to back, slack to slack,
performance to performance. Twenty-four contestants
WOMEN’S BARREL RACING
in performance. Contestants not up in performances
Monday, July 16, 2018, 11 a.m.
will compete first and second go rounds in slack on July
Barrel racers enter from the north end of the arena and 18, 2017.
complete a cloverleaf pattern of 3 barrels. Fastest time wins. A cowboy backs his horse into the box, nods his head
and gives chase to a steer with a 30 foot head start. The
TIE DOWN ROPING cowboy has to rope the steer around the horns (only
Wednesday, July 18, 2018, not before 8 a.m. legal head catch in this event), and lay the steer down
Thursday, July 19, 2018, 7 a.m. so he can dismount, run to the steer and tie three legs
with his piggin’ string
Two go rounds; back to back, slack to slack, performance
to performance. Forty contestants in performance.
Contestants not up in performances will compete first
STEER WRESTLING
Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 7 a.m.
and second go rounds in slack on July 19-20, 2017.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 7 a.m.
A cowboy backs his horse into the box at Chute 9 and nods Two go rounds; back to back, slack to slack, performance
his head. The animal is given the 30 foot head start and to performance. Contestants up in first go slack Tuesday,
then the horse and cowboy give chase at speeds over 30 will run second go in slack Wednesday.
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After backing his horse into the box, nodding his head TIMED EVENTS
and giving chase to a steer at speeds of over 30 miles The PRCA rodeo also spotlights barrel racing, tie-down
per hour, the cowboy slides off of his saddle down roping, steer roping, steer wrestling and team roping.
on the running steer with arms around the horns of
the steers. Using his feet, the cowboy slows the steer,
changes direction of the steer and then laying the steer
BULL RIDING
Perhaps the most dangerous event in rodeo, bull riders
to the ground. In this event, the cowboy has a helper,
place their hand in a bull rope around the bull and
called a hazer, who assists in keeping the steer running
attempt to ride for 8 seconds. These bulls are mostly
straight.
a cross of Brahma (for speed, agility and quickness)
and a beef breed such as Angus for size, power and
TEAM ROPING muscle. Top notch breeding programs are in place with
Thursday, July 19, 2018, 7 a.m. sire registries and artificial insemination being used
(Immediately following Tie-Down Roping Slack) by stock contractors. The horns on bulls (if not polled)
Two go rounds; back to back, slack to slack, performance are tipped for safety of the bulls while in the pens and
to performance. Forty teams in performance. Teams during transport on the road, as well as for the cowboys.
not up in performances will compete first and second How is the ride scored if the cowboy makes the 8 second
go rounds in slack on July 19, 2018. The only event with whistle? Two Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
two contestants competing at the same time. One is the judges each score the bull on a scale of 1 to 25 and the
header – his job is to rope a steer around the horns after cowboy on the same scale. Then the two judges’ scores
the 30 foot head start, and turn the steer so his partner, are tallied for the final score with a maximum of 100
called the heeler can rope the two hind feet. If he only points. (NOTE: Only 1 recorded 100 point ride in PRCA
gets one foot, a 5 second penalty is assessed. history: Wade Leslie, a bullrider who rode Wolfman
Skoal in 1991). NOTE: only 2 sections of bull riding at
PRCA RODEO each rodeo this year – start and end only.
July 21-29
All rodeos begin at 12:45 p.m.
BAREBACK RIDING
Cost $20 — $35 In this event, the cowboy uses a “riggin” that is
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) received the Professional essentially a leather strap with a hand hold on it around
Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Large Outdoor the belly of the horse. The cowboy wedges his hand in
Rodeo Of The Year award for the sixteenth time overall, this hand hold. When the cowboy is ready, he nods his
and eleventh consecutive time at the National Finals head and the chute gate opens. The horse exits with a
Rodeo awards banquet held in Las Vegas. Cheyenne quarter turn. The cowboy’s feet have to be above the
Frontier Days™ has previously received the PRCA Large points of the horses shoulders on the first jump out of
Outdoor Rodeo Of The Year award in 1993, 1994, 1995, the chute or the cowboy “missed him out.” The cowboy
moves his feet in rhythm with the horse as his feet will
1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
be forward on the neck of the horse when the front
2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
feet hit the ground and then back at the withers when
Cheyenne’s world-class rodeo is truly the Daddy of the back feet hit the ground. The judges look for this
‘em All®. Known for its fast pace and large number of rhythm from the cowboy and the bucking ability of the
contestants, the CFD rodeo ensures visitors see more horse for high scores.
rodeo action – two sections of bulls, and two sections
of saddle and bareback broncs daily – than they can
see at any other rodeo. Every rodeo event is performed
SADDLE BRONC RIDING
For rodeo’s classic event, the cowboy uses a modified
in each of the nine daily performances, so any day at
saddle (does not have saddle horn) cinched around
Cheyenne Frontier Days is a good day to see an exciting,
the horse. The cowboy hangs on to a hack rein (like
action-packed rodeo.
a halter rope). Just like bareback riding, the cowboy
The rodeo consists of track acts in a fast-paced display nods his head when ready, the chute gate opens, and
of athletics, heroics and good-natured fun. Ultimately, the cowboy’s feet have to be above the points of the
the rodeo is about the people who make it great: the horse’s shoulders on the first jump out of the chute. The
contestants, the announcers, the barrelman, and last cowboy moves his feet in rhythm with the horse as his
but not least, the bullfighters. feet will be forward on the shoulders of the horse when
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the front feet hit the ground and then back at the back in Western sports history with more than $7.2 million in
of the saddle when the back feet hit the ground. The
career earnings.
judges look for this rhythm from the cowboy and the
bucking ability of the horse for high scores. Championship Bull Riding
(CBR)
Professional Bull Riding Tuesday, July 24 8 p.m.
PBR Cheyenne Cost $29 OR $39
Championship Bull Riding (CBR) will be returning to
Monday, July 23 8 p.m.
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ to crown the 2017 World
Cost $29 OR $39
Champion. This is the culmination of the year-long
Thirty of the top PBR riders will compete in the July 2017 Road to Cheyenne Tour where bull riders have
23 long round and 15 in the championship round for accumulated points towards the world title. Up for
PBR world points. Thirty of the top CBR riders will also grabs is one of the most prestigious titles in bull riding
compete on July 24, in the same long round/short and a $100,000 bonus won in 2016 by Sage Kimzey.
round format as Monday night. The event aggregate will
be paid based on the final scores among all 60 riders The 2017 CBR World Finals is also the final event for
over both days of competition. the Million Dollar Bull Team Challenge where bulls
are competing for prize money. Competing on a team
The world’s premier bull riding organization began as a consisting of three bulls per team, last year’s bull team
dream of 20 bull riders 25 years ago and now operates winner, Rawson/Probst owned by Mike Rawson, two-
in five countries. On its elite tour, the organization time CBR Stock Contractor of the Year, of Martinsville,
features the top 35 bull riders in the world and the top Texas, took home a check for over $100,000.
bulls in the business. The televised 25th PBR: Unleash
The Beast, along with the PBR Real Time Pain Relief At the end of Tuesday night’s competition nearly half
Velocity Tour (RVT), the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD) million dollars will be paid to bull riders and bull team
and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, owners making it one of the richest competitions in bull
Canada and Mexico have paid nearly $184 million in riding. The 2017 Road to Cheyenne Tour is televised in
earnings to its athletes. Thirty bull riders have earned prime time for 30 weeks on FOX Sports Networks, with
more than $1 million, including two-time PBR World the 2017 CBR World Finals featured as the final two
Champion J.B. Mauney who is the top-earning athlete telecasts in the popular series.
Cowboy Ready Area Championship Bull Riding World Finals
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CFD offers many events beyond the rodeo
including a world famous night show lineup,
free pancakes, a carnival and parade.
FRONTIER NIGHTS®
Night time entertainment naturally followed the rodeo
performances in Cheyenne, but it became an official
part of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) on the eve of the
Great Depression. In 1929, the committee built a small
version of old-time Cheyenne on the grounds at Frontier
Park complete with false-front saloons and theaters to
depict the rowdy days of yesteryear. Soon, a carnival
was added to the park’s attractions. Downtown, square KISS • 2016
dancing on a designated street intersection along with
dance performances by the Sioux Indians lured people Morgan Evans
out for the July evenings.
SUNDAY, JULY 22
During the big band era of the 1940s and 50s, top-name Charlie Daniels Band and special guest Tracy
bands provided music and dancing at Frontier Park. Lawrence
In the late 50s, a 10-cent fee was charged for each MONDAY, JULY 23 & TUESDAY, JULY 24
dance. The “dime-a-dance” feature was a Frontier Days Two Day Bull Riding Event
favorite of Cheyennites who danced at the Pavilion,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
which now houses the CFD Headquarters and CFD Old
Eric Church and special guest Chris Janson
West Museum. The first night arena show was staged
in front of the grandstands in 1951. Television’s Fred THURSDAY, JULY 26
McMurray held the audience spellbound that first year Nickelback and special guest Pop Evil
along with Lawrence Welk and his orchestra just prior FRIDAY, JULY 27
to landing their famous television show. The early toby Keith with Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots and
night arena entertainment ranged from clown and dog Ned Ledoux
acts to chariot races, fancy and trick riding, and drum SATURDAY, JULY 28
and bugle corps performances. Other Hollywood stars Dierks Bentley and special guest Kip Moore
that followed in the 1960s included Michael Landon as
“Little Joe” of TV’s Bonanza and Robert Conrad of The
Wild Wild West. In the early ‘70s, the current “B” stands BEHIND THE CHUTES TOURS
replaced the old stands, and in 1977 Frontier Days was Cost: FREE
extended to 10 days. Now, Cheyenne is equipped to July 21-22, 25-28: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m.
book top country and western entertainment as well July 23-24: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
as rock acts. The night arena shows that year featured July 29: 10 a.m.
Johnny Cash, Mel Tillis, Barbara Mandrell, Jimmy Dean, Guests get a first-hand look at what goes on during the
and Jerry Jeff Walker. rodeo from behind the scenes. They follow the path of
the bulls and broncs as the animals are rounded up and
FRONTIER NIGHTS® CONCERTS threaded through the maze of gates on their way to the
chutes and out into the arena with cowboy in tow. Guests
Grandstands open at 7 p.m.
Concerts begin at approx. 8 p.m.* encounter a special experience when they step into the
chutes and finish the tour by walking across the arena.
FRIDAY, JULY 20 The tours have become a Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD)
Florida Georgia Line and special guest Michael Ray favorite in short order. They begin in front of the CFD Old
SATURDAY, JULY 21 West Museum by the “No Looking Back” bronze statue.
Cole Swindell and special guests Chase Rice and The chute tour sign at the statue as a gathering point.
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Sponsored by: Carpet One
CARNIVAL MIDWAY
Admission: adults $5, or FREE for Park-n-Ride
customers; children 9 & under—Free
Admission is free with current day’s rodeo ticket or
current day’s Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) concert
ticket. Daily armbands and ride tickets purchased
separately. Also, a $125 unlimited ride pass or a $60
four-day carnival armband for are available for purchase
until July 19, 2018.
Carnival Americana provides carnival rides, games and
amusement on the midway at CFD. Fresh Connections
provide the food and beverage concessions. The midway
offers exhibits that feature a variety of merchandise
such as jewelry, clothing, arts, furniture and novelties.
CFD OLD WEST MUSEUM
Open daily: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(307) 778-7290 Rotunda Exhibit in the CFD Old West Museum
Admission: Adults $10, Children under 12 FREE
www.oldwestmuseum.org
Cheyenne Frontier Days’ history comes alive at the
CFD Old West Museum! Inside the Museum, you will
experience the stories of the individuals, livestock, and
organizations whose distinctive contributions to CFD
have helped grow a dream into “The Daddy of ‘em All.”
For an hour or two, this Museum helps you travel back
in time through the rich history of Cheyenne Frontier
Days and relive the Western legend.
In 1978, a group of volunteers established the CFD Old
West Museum with the goal of preserving the historic
carriage collection used in the annual Frontier Day
Parades. Today, with a collection of over 160 carriages,
the Museum boasts one of the largest carriage collections
in the United States. Guided by a mission to cultivate
and preserve the Western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier
Days, the Museum now houses a collection of over
149,000 artifacts relating to Cheyenne and Cheyenne
Frontier Days. A truly volunteer-oriented organization,
the Museum recognizes that Cheyenne Frontier Days
volunteers make the history the Museum preserves.
This family-friendly institution has interactive elements
in the galleries so everyone can explore this history of
Cheyenne Frontier Days and the stories of those who
helped make it happen. From our interactive Hole in
the Wall Children’s Gallery to permanent pieces in the
Museum collection, including our extensive carriage Magic Hour by Brandon Bailey
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Margaret Graziano Joel Ostlind
exhibit, the Museum brings the past to life and invites
Sheri Greves-Neilson Mary Pape
visitors to immerse themselves in this thrilling history.
Ann Hanson Jan Perkins
CFD WESTERN Gary Huber Renee Piskorski
ART SHOW & SALE Susie Hyer Connie Robinson
Art Sale & Reception: July 9
Paul Kethley Marlin Rotach
Show: July 20– August 19, 2018
Location: CFD Old West Museum Robin Laws Laurie Lee Sabrina Stiles
Converging on the CFD Old West Museum like cowboys Linda Lillegraven Gail Jones Sundell
to the rodeo arena, the artists featured in the Cheyenne Tom Lockhart Glenn Swanson
Frontier Days Western Art Show celebrate the American Cindy Long Carol Swinney
West’s heritage, scenery and the Western way of life. Jerry Markham Michael Thomas
This year the popular event will feature the works of the
country’s top western and wildlife artists in paintings, Robert McFarland Joshua Tobey
sculptures, wood and alabaster carvings and Navajo David Mensing Ezra Tucker
weavings. Audrie Mergelman Paul Waldum
Every year, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show Gerry Metz Don Weller
and Sale attracts artists from Nebraska to California and James Moore Carrie Wild
Montana to Arizona who all share the same passion-a
Chris Navarro Matt Wolf
love for the great American West and its traditions.
E. Denney Neville Sarah Woods
In addition to the sale, the CFD Western Art Show and
Rock Newcomb Dan Young
Sale Committee produce a commemorative CFD poster
and a limited edition print each year. Prairie Fire by
Bruce Graham is this year’s print. Rough Stock Rhythm CHALLENGE RODEO
by Lindsey Bittner Graham is the featured artwork on 11:30 a.m., Location: CFD Rodeo Arena
this year’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art show Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26
poster This special children’s rodeo is patterned after the
For more than a century, Cheyenne Frontier Days has PRCA’s Exceptional Rodeo©, which was featured at CFD
preserved the western way of life, the rich traditions from 1992–1994.
of the sport of rodeo, and the spirit of community In 1995, the CFD Committee and other volunteers and
involvement. Through the arts, the Western Art Show sponsors of the special rodeo decided they wanted to
proudly takes its place among the traditions of Cheyenne make it a permanent feature of CFD. And so, the CFD
Frontier Days. Challenge Rodeo became a reality for the 100th annual
“Daddy of ’em All®”.
Participating Artists
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show features Each of the 60 Challenge Rodeo children are paired
the Nation’s top artists presenting original art that up with a specially selected volunteer “buddy.” These
celebrates the heritage of the American West. all-day volunteer chaperones are chosen according
to their knowledge, medical training, and expertise in
Meagan Abra Blessing Lindsey Bittner Graham working with children who face mental and physical
Maura Allen Michael Blessing challenges. The children share one-on-one attention
Brandon Bailey Julie T. Chapman with their buddy and a rodeo V.I.P. while participating
in modified rodeo events. V.I.P.s such as PRCA cowboys,
Guadalupe Barajas Julie Cole
clowns, barrel racers, Dandies, committee chairmen,
Phil Beck Steve Devenyns and others, assist the buddies and children in the events
Mike Beeman Kelly Donovan which include 8-second bull rides, barrel racing, steer
Susan Bell Lisa Gordon roping and more. Each Challenge Rodeo child receives
a t-shirt, cowboy hat, trophy and a canvas bag to tote
Julie Bender Bruce Graham
the goodies in. The kids are recognized individually with
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