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Thermopolis Cowboy Rendezvous (weekend after Father's Day)
From tailgate parties and a Western dance to a pancake breakfast and parade, the
small-town rodeo in
Thermopolis
ushers in the pro rodeo circuit for the Big Horn
Basin with plenty of action and family fun.
Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede (July 1-4)
With all the showmanship one would expect from a town named after Buffalo Bill
Cody,
this professional rodeo lets the town shine with all of the classic events in-
cluding bareback riding, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle bronc, and bull
riding. The rest of the summer, visitors can get a true sense of small-town rodeo at
the
Cody Nite Rodeo.
Ten Sleep Fourth of July Rodeo (two days over the Fourth of July)
With a rodeo history that dates back to 1903 and includes some of the biggest names
in the sport,
Ten Sleep
boasts rodeo action throughout summer. Special events at the
annual Fourth of July shindig include a Pony Express Ride from nearby Hyattville,
Main Street parade, old-fashioned rodeo, fireworks, and a sometimes-bloody wild
horse race.
Sheridan WYO Rodeo (usually the second week in July)
This is the biggest week of the year for
Sheridan.
There is a golf tournament, art
show, rodeo royalty pageant, carnival, Indian relay races, parade, and street dance on
top of four nights of pro-rodeo action.
Platte River Rodeo Association Rodeo (second full weekend in July)
Located at the arena in
Saratoga,
this small-town gem features amateur rodeo and
plenty of kid's events ranging from goat dressing and mutton bustin' to steer riding.
Day 2: Sheridan to Thermopolis (160-205 miles)
To get from Sheridan to Thermopolis, there are a couple of starkly beautiful drives, both
offering access to interesting sights and countless trails in the
Bighorn National Forest.
