Special Events
2012 Activities to Surrender your Spirit to:
JANUARY 1st POLAR BEAR JUMP annual Jump at 1:00 pm at Lake DeSmet’s monument boat ramp. A great way to start the New Year with a refreshing dip through the ice, really gets the blood pumping. No membership fee, just a steely resolve and an adventurous spirit.
Details: Contact: 307-672-1076 Email: robforister@sheridanhospital.orgMAY 12-13th SNICKERS BIG HORN SOCCER CUP 21 fields of soccer competition in action with more than 110 youth soccer teams (ages 8-14) from WY, MT, and SD held at the Big Horn Equestrian Center (south of Sheridan). This is a fun-filled weekend, with youth play area and activities, 15 concessionaires.
Details: Contact: Jimmy 307-751-8249 Email: jcl@wbaccess.net Web site: www.sheridansoccer.orgMAY 17-19th WYOMING 3A AND 4A STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS includes 32 boys & girls high school soccer teams from around WY, held at Big Horn Equestrian Center
Details: Contact: 307-672-2495 Ext.3106 Email: don.julian@scsd2.comMAY 18-20th ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEATHER TRADE SHOW. All Your Leather Shop Needs Under One Roof – Holiday Inn, Sheridan, WY, voted #1 town in the West! Over 100 leather-related suppliers, manufacturers and dealers. Great for hobbyists and tradespersons alike. Public invited – free admission. Attendance: saddle makers, leather crafters & wholesalers from the US and abroad converge for the weekend! Workshops – fees apply. Home to World Leather Debut gallery and contest.
Details: Contact: The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, (888) 289-6409 or (715) 362-5393 Web site: www.leathercraftersjournal.comMAY 26-28th HANG GLIDERS FLY-IN – Enjoy watching and photographing hang gliders from across the nation soaring above the Big Horn Mountains’ Sand Turn, west of Sheridan.
Details: Contact: Johann Nield 307-751-1138MAY 29th EATONS’ HORSE DRIVE Exciting seeing over 100 horses cowboy-driven through Sheridan, passing State Information Center about 9 AM, down 5th Street past Historic Sheridan Inn, where Buffalo Bill auditioned Wild West Show acts, out to Eatons’ Dude Ranch, the oldest in nation!
Details: Contact: 800-210-1049Email: info@eatonsranch.com
JUNE 2nd – 3rd HOOP JAM – 3-on-3 Street Basketball Tournament provides wholesome family entertainment with 18 courts/800 participants on Whitney Plaza in Downtown Sheridan Saturday and Sunday. Registration/welcome BBQ held the evening of Friday.
Details: Contact: 307-674-1632 Web site: www.sheridanhospital.orgJUNE 8-10th CELEBRATE THE ARTS – Area artists present and produce their wares and talents LIVE in the shops and on the sidewalks of Sheridan’s historic downtown district. Featured artisans present a broad spectrum of artistic medium ranging from wood carving, clay sculpting, oil & watercolor painting, poetry readings, crafts, various genres of live music, and book signings.
Details: Contact: Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485 Web site: www.sheridanwyomingchamber.orgJUNE 15th – JULY 1st WILD FLOWERS PEAK SEASON – Meander through the majestic Big Horn Mountains on Scenic Byways 14-14A experiencing wild flowers and wild life, such as moose, elk, deer, bear, lions & marmot
Details: Contact: 307-673-7120 Email: stt@sheridanwyoming.org Web site: www.sheridanwyoming.orgJUNE 14-17th ANNUAL BIGHORN MOUNTAIN WILD AND SCENIC TRAIL RUNS – hundreds of runners from across the US, Australia, & Europe compete in a 50, 100 mile, and 30K or 50K races in the Big Horn Mountains west of Sheridan.
Details: Contact: 307-673-7500 Email: bighorntrailrun@yahoo.com Web site: www.bighorntrailrun.comJUNE 15-17th BOZEMAN TRAIL DAYS Experience history coming alive at the famous 1860s Indian Wars site – programs, tours, demonstrations and living history camp, a weekend celebrating the fort’s 145 years
Details: Contact: 307-684-7629 Email: rwilso@state.wy.us Web site: www.philkearny.vcn.com/ www.bozemantrail.orgJUNE 17-18th CHROME COWGIRLS CHARITY RUN Motorcycle run with gals passionate for biking in the Big Horn Mountains. Arriving in Sheridan Saturday, with parade escort down the Historic Main Street to the Holiday Inn for the Grand Finale parking lot ‘Party’
Details: Email: chromecowgirls@hotmail.com Web site: www.chromecowgirlscharity.comJUNE 21st 3RD THURSDAY STREET FESTIVAL – Enjoy family fun, food, live music, and fabulous vendors at each event on Sheridan’s historic Main Street.
Details:
Contact: Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485
Web site: www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org
JUNE 30th KARZ ROD RUN – 150 hot rods, muscle, and classic cars and trucks on Historic Downtown Main Street (Loucks to Alger), with vendors on Sheridan’s Grinnell Plaza from 10AM–3PM. Awards presented to winners as judged by attendees in the kids, women and men categories.
Details: Contact: Scott Calkins at 307-672-7575 Web site: www.karzclub.orgJULY 4th CELEBRATIONS – two spectacular fireworks displays at the Big Horn Equestrian Center and Ucross.
Details and other events: Contact: 307-673-7120 Email: stt@sheridanwyoming.org Web site: www.sheridanwyoming.orgJULY 6-7th 6th ANNUAL CHRIS LEDOUX SPURS AND SPIKES MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT during Sheridan WYO Rodeo 81st annual events, held at Top 100-ranked Powder Horn Golf Club. The tournament, open to the public, includes a practice round, BBQ, auction and live entertainment Friday, and on Saturday a four-person scramble.
Details: Contact: (307) 672-9715 Email: vicki@kemperodell.com Web site: www.sheridanwyorodeo.comJULY 11-14th 82st SHERIDAN WYO RODEO on the Million Dollar Tour of Professional Rodeos with the world’s top cowgirls and cowboys! Join in on the WYO Rodeo fun all week long! In addition to four nightly PRCA rodeos and daily slack performances, features include: World Champion Indian Relay Races, famous artists’ concerts, parade, street dances, Boot Kick-off & BBQ, carnival, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Beds Along the Big Horns Race, Sneakers & Spurs Rodeo Run, and MORE. From the first boot kicked off, ’til the last tailgate shuts, the Sheridan WYO is the MOST FUN you’ll have ANYWHERE!
Details: Contact: (307) 672-9715 Email: vicki@kemperodell.com Web site: www.sheridanwyorodeo.comJULY 19th 3RD THURSDAY STREET FESTIVAL – Enjoy family fun, food, live music, and fabulous vendors at each event on Sheridan’s historic Main Street.
Details:Contact: Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485
Web site: www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org
AUGUST 2nd WAGON BOX ANNIVERSARY TOUR Fight Site program and tour where a few soldiers and civilians fought against hundreds of Indian warriors – living history presentation of battle’s period uniforms and weapons.
Details: Contact: 307-684-7629 Email: rwilso@state.wy.us Web site: www.philkearny.vcn.com/ www.bozemantrail.orgAUGUST 4-5 7th ANNUAL BIG WEST ARTS FESTIVAL For two days Sheridan College campus becomes a metropolis of culinary, visual and performing art as the Festival unites artists to showcase diverse and vibrant talent represented by artists worldwide. For more information or musical performance schedule. Event is free and open to the public.
Details: Contact: (307) 674-6446 Web site: www.bigwestartsfestival.comAUGUST 12th TASTE OF SHERIDAN Grand food tasting festival with dozens of restaurants and other food vendors, each offering 3-4 taste samples of their fare. Beer, wine, soda pop as well. Taste sample tickets in advance or at the gate. 3-7:00pm at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park.
Details:Email: northmain@questoffice.net
Contact: 307-763-1506
AUGUST 16th 3RD THURSDAY STREET FESTIVAL – Enjoy family fun, food, live music, and fabulous vendors at each event on Sheridan’s historic Main Street.
Details:Contact: Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485
Web site: www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org
AUGUST 25-26th SHERIDAN ELKS YOUTH RODEO Toughest youth (17 and under) competition with the best awards ($72,200 cash/awards), in 26 events attracting 801 entries daily, from the region. And the most fun that you can have at a rodeo! Held at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds in Sheridan. No admission. For more information, visit
Details: Web site: www.sheridanelks.orgSEPTEMBER 1st-3rd HANG GLIDERS FLY-IN – Enjoy watching and photographing hang gliders from across the nation as they soar above and beyond the Big Horn Mountains at Sand Turn, west of Sheridan.
Details: Contact: Johann Nield 307-751-1138SEPTEMBER 2nd-3rd DON KING DAYS – ‘Old West’ rodeo events, featuring match bronc riding, steer roping, wild cow milking, and end-of-season polo. The Big Horn Equestrian Center provides open space & no fence setting in the majestic mountain foothills south of Sheridan. The family-oriented celebration honors renown saddlemaker King, from 11 AM-5 PM daily.
Details: Contact: BHEC 307-684-8776 or Kings 307-672-2702 Email: Micah Olsen molsen@sheridan.eduSEPTEMBER 7-9th FLYING COWBOYS ANNUAL FLY-IN Pilots from 5 states with 200 planes for display and flight from dawn to dusk! See all types of planes – from small electric powered flyers, up to 10′ wingspan giants powered by large gasoline engines.
Details: Contact: John Steir 307-674-7342SEPT 20th 3RD THURSDAY STREET FESTIVAL – Enjoy family fun, food, live music, and fabulous vendors at each event on Sheridan’s historic Main Street.
Details:
Contact: Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485
Web site: www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org
NOVEMBER 23rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL – Regionally acclaimed kickoff to the Christmas season in Historic Downtown Sheridan, encompassing horse-drawn wagon and trolley rides, prize giveaways, live entertainers, refreshments, Santa Claus visits, shopping & fireworks!
Details: Contact: Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485 Web site: www.sheridanwyomingchamber.NOVEMBER 25th-DECEMBER 23rd BRADFORD BRINTON MEMORIAL & MUSEUM 22nd ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW- Exquisite art in an ideal scenic foothills setting. Details: Contact: 307-672-3173 Web site: www.BBMandM.org
DECEMBER 7-9th TRAIL END STATE HISTORIC SITE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – Sheridan’s popular historic museum comes alive with the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas all rolled into one three-day event. Featuring nine performances by local musicians.
Details: Contact: 307-674-4589 Address: 400 Clarendon Avenue Web site: www.trailend.orgDECEMBER 21st FETTERMAN BATTLEFIELD TOUR – Living history uniforms and weapons demonstration. followed by walking tour of the battlefield where Captain Fetterman and command of 80 were defeated by Warriors. Meet at Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site Interpretive Center at 9:30AM, dressed for winter weather. Hot snacks to follow.
Details: Contact: 307-684-7629 Email: rwilso@state.wy.us Web site: www.philkearny.vcn.com/ www.bozemantrail.orgSummer Weekly Events:
*Rodeo Events; Historic Trolley and Walking Tours; & Art on Display
*Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays – Polo Games *Tuesdays, July-August – Concerts in the Park
*Wednesdays – WYO Theater’s New Vaudevillians; Wyoming Wednesday Activity Projects
*Thursdays – 3rd Thursday Street Fest with live entertainment on Historic Main Street; Farmers Markets;
*Fridays – Family Movie Nites in Kendrick Park
