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Later in the summer, typically in early to mid-August, the Sheridan County Rodeo
(ww w.sherfair.com ) is held at the local fairgrounds. Less flashy than the Sheridan WYO
Rodeo, this old-school small-town rodeo showcases the abundant local talent the region is
known for. Events are open to adults and kids in more than two dozen events, including
roping, racing, pole bending, goat tying, and steer wrestling.
The Big West Arts Festival (800/913-9139, ext. 1234, www.bigwestartsfestival.com )
is a rapidly growing event; started in 2004, it ranks as one of the top 50 art festivals in the
country. It takes place the second weekend of August on the Sheridan College campus and
attracts traditional, contemporary, and even postmodern art. One of the festival's stated pur-
poses is not only to showcase Western art and artists but to bring the rest of the country's
art to the West. Admission to the event is free and includes live musical performances each
day.
SHOPPING
After a requisite stop at King's Saddlery (184 N. Main St., 307/672-2702 or 800/443-8919,
www.kingropes.com , 8am-5pm Mon.-Sat.), shoppers can stroll up and down historic Main
Street with its abundance of art galleries, boutiques, and classic Western stores.
For appropriate cowboy and cowgirl duds, stop into the Custom Cowboy Shop (1286
Sheridan Ave., Sheridan, 800/487-2692, www.customcowboyshop.com , 9am-6pm Mon-
Sat. Oct.-May, 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat. and 10am-7pm Sun. June-Sept.), which was started
more than 30 years ago as a way to make ends meet by cattle rancher and saddle maker Don
Butler. Today this store, and another location in Cody, carries everything from saddles and
tack to hats, buckles, scarves, clothing, jewelry, and housewares.
A couple of great Main Street shops worth visiting are Little Willow Traders (166
N. Main St., 307/672-0200, www.littlewillowtraders.com , 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat.), which
sells rustic home furnishings, gifts, some clothing, and more; and Over the Moon
Boutique (176 N. Main St., 307/673-4821, 10am-5:30pm Mon-Thurs., 10am-5pm Fri.-
Sat.), which sells clothing and footwear.
The Sugar Boot (198 N. Main St., 307/675-1825) is an old-timey candy shop. And
for sporting goods, good bets include The Sport Shop (208 N. Main St., 307/672-5356)
and Solitude Clothing + Mountaineering (38 S. Main St., 307/655-8231, 9am-6pm Mon.-
Sat.), which can also provide insider advice on the best local adventures.