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Let's Show! Let's Rodeo! The History of Cheyenne Frontier Days. The book declares that the celebration was a full success from the first year. [50] On December 4, 2014, Cheyenne Frontier Days won the 2014 PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year for the 15th time and the 10th consecutive time at an award banquet last night in Las Vegas.
"The Last Ride" was a professional rodeo accident that happened on July 30, 1989, at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, that resulted in the death of professional bull rider, Lane Frost. He had just ridden a bull named Takin' Care of Business when, after he dismounted, the bull struck him in the back, causing severe internal injuries.
Cheyenne Frontier Days, held annually since 1897 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is the largest rodeo and western celebration in the world. [2] [3] [4] The event, which always occurs in the last week of July, draws over hundreds of thousands of people to the city every year. In 2017, over 241,000 people bought tickets for the rodeo, concerts, and other ...
Jul. 31—CHEYENNE — It was going to take a big score to win the first semifinal round of saddle bronc riding Friday at the 125th anniversary Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo. That's exactly what ...
CHEYENNE — The attendees each year are what makes Cheyenne Frontier Days the greatest event in western tradition. This year’s coordinators, organizers and more than 3,000 volunteers worked ...
Cheyenne Frontier Days was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, marking the first time the event billed as the world’s largest outdoor rodeo has been called off in its 124 ...
In July 2019, the Last Cowboy Standing event found a new home at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. [8] In 2020, Cheyenne Frontier Days was cancelled for the first time in its 124-year history. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It ultimately effected the Last Cowboy Standing event as well. [9]
The 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days took place from July 23 to August 1 this year. The event is back after a hiatus last year due to COVID-19. It always takes place at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This longtime rodeo is referred to as "the Daddy of "Em All" by those who know.