Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Nightlife
Whether you are cruising in a beat-up pickup truck or on foot, you don't have to leave Main
Street for a taste of Sheridan's nightlife. The most famous of all the watering holes, and
for good reason, is the
Mint Bar
(151 N. Main St., 307/674-9696, 10am-2am Mon.-Sat.),
which boasts hundreds of artifacts and mounts, furniture made in the tradition of Thomas
Molesworth, hundreds of local cattle brands on the wall, and ambience that cannot be beat.
Don't leave without a pair of satin underpants that touts the Mint as a place “where good
friends meet.” Another classic old spot for a cold one, a game of pool, or just an interesting
local history lesson is
Rails Brews and Cues
(841 Broadway St., 307/672-5617, noon-mid-
night Mon-Sat., noon-10pm Sun.,
www.sheridanrails.com
), located in the old depot.
The Arts
Sheridan is home to two theaters, the
Carriage House Theater
(419 Delphi Ave., 307/
672-9886) and the
WYO Theater
(42 N. Main St., 307/672-9084), the oldest vaudeville
theater in the state.
Festivals and Events
Sheridan is a strong community of locals and regular yearly visitors that supports a multi-
tude of weekly events, including the Thursday
Sheridan Farmers Market
(307/672-8881,
mid-July-mid-Sept.) at Grinnell Plaza Park (W. Algers St. and N. Brooks St.) and Tues-
day evening
Concerts in the Park
at Kendrick Park. For much bigger name entertainment
throughout the summer, the
Trail's End Concert Series
(
www.trailsendconcertpark.com
)
offers an excellent outdoor venue and has featured acts like Allen Jackson, Clay Walker,
and the Doobie Brothers.
Since 1930, the
Sheridan WYO Rodeo
(
www.sheridanwyorodeo.com
)
has been one
of the most celebrated events in the state, and its renowned posters hang as graphic art all
across the West. The mid-July event entails four nights of PRCA rodeo, multiple concerts,
the Chris LeDoux Spurs and Spikes Memorial Golf Tournament, a traditional Indian Relay
with a $25,000 payout, a parade, and a foot race.
Held annually the last week of July, the
Sheridan County Fair
(1650 W. 5th St., Sherid-
an, 307/672-2079,
www.sherfair.com
,
free) offers games, contests, and events to entertain
the whole family, including a pancake breakfast, horse and livestock shows, community ex-
hibits, inflatable games and slides, and the usual 4-H and FFA events.
