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Cheyenne Frontier Days
Rodeo & Western Festival
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EVENT OVERVIEW
About Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne Frontier Days is a long-running Western celebration built around professional rodeo, concerts, parades, cultural programming and community events.
HOW IT DEVELOPED
Event History
Established in 1897, Cheyenne Frontier Days has grown into a major annual rodeo and Western festival supported by thousands of volunteers. The 2026 event was its 130th edition.
WHY HERE
Location History
The event is historically rooted in Cheyenne and is held at Frontier Park, with related activities throughout the city.
BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance History
| Edition | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Frontier Days 2025 | Frontier Park, Cheyenne, WY, United States | 249,587Official total attendance reported by Cheyenne Frontier Days. |
| Cheyenne Frontier Days 2026 | Frontier Park, Cheyenne, WY, United States | 283,138Official total attendance; rodeo performances drew 113,787. |
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Sources & Verification
Primary source: Cheyenne Frontier Days official 2026 recap
Last verified: August 28, 2026
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