Historic Sheridan Inn
Press Releases
2008
July 3, 2008
TWO CLUBS AND NINE PLAYING FIELDS Polo
Stamp divots, bring a picnic, enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, and watch the action matching talented athletes and animals from around the country – both horse and rider making the fast-paced game entertaining from start to finish.
 
Two clubs and nine playing fields ensure that polo is played somewhere in the county at least three days a week in June and from July through Labor Day, every day except Monday. The game has been played in the shadow of the Big Horns since the 1890s, when ranching brothers William and Malcolm Moncrieffe, scions of Scottish nobility, introduced the game to their cowhands. ( Read more )
 
For more information contact: Big Horn Equestrian Center, Leslie Olsen at 307-673-0454 or or Charlie Jorgenson 307-674-8687
July: August: September: Flying H Polo Club offers games every Saturday throughout the summer with preliminaries held on Thursday's prior to the games. Featuring "high-goal" polo games. Bring your chairs or blankets for sitting on the grass or in the back of pickup and enjoy an afternoon of polo.
For more information contact: The Flying H Polo Club at 307-674-9447 or info@flyinghpolo.com
Preliminary Matches every Thursdays from July 24th to August 28th 1 & 3 PM July: August:
 
 
June 12, 2008
SHERIDAN WYO RODEO – THREE TIME “COWBOY’S CHOICE” RODEO
 
When’s a good time to visit Sheridan? Anytime, of course, but especially during the Sheridan WYO Rodeo - the Mountain States Circuit three time “Cowboy’s Choice” rodeo, and the area's biggest attraction of the year.

Held every year in July, 2008 Rodeo Week begins Saturday evening, July 5th, with Dierks Bentley in Concert. This is the second year the Sheridan WYO Rodeo has played host to a major recording artist and with the success that was met initially, concerts of this magnitude are sure to be a mainstay of Rodeo Week.

Next on the agenda is the Boot Kickoff at Kendrick Park on Tuesday evening. Bring your lawn chair, blanket or just sit on the grass and enjoy local “kickers” launching their boots in the air. Winners are determined by the longest distance their boot is kicked down the designated field. The evening continues with a Concert in the Park. Enjoy music, conversation, food and fun.

Wednesday morning, July 9th, watch rodeo events free of charge at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Slack starts at 7:00 am with tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping. The Bobby King Memorial Team Roping follows the slack events. This roping was created in honor of Bobby King, a local cowboy and mentor to anyone who ever held a rope.

Wednesday continues with the WYO Rodeo Golf Tournament, a 9-hole scramble for all levels of golfers. Held at the Sheridan Country Club, the proceeds benefit continuing education of Sheridan County youth. The carnival opens at the fairgrounds Wednesday evening and continues throughout Rodeo Week.

Thursday morning, enjoy more rodeo with the steer roping slack starting at 7:00 am at the fairgrounds. Thursday evening get ready for some of the best and wildest rodeo action you’ll ever see. The first of three Sheridan WYO Rodeo nightly performances begins with the cannon’s roar signaling the start at precisely 7:00 p.m. The World Champion Indian Relay Race showcases some of the best horses and horsemen in the world competing against each other in a grueling horse race. The jockeys must exchange new mounts three times, their horses running the ½ mile track at breath-taking speed

Non-stop rodeo action continues with bareback riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, steer roping and the rodeo fan’s favorite – bull riding! If you haven’t purchased your rodeo tickets yet, run down to the Wyo Theater on Main Street and get them. Ask for “Chute Side” tickets, and you’ll be able to watch the cowboys and cowgirls from some of the best seats in the house!

Don't miss “Parade Day” at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. Starting at 6:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, there are also the Sneakers and Spurs Rodeo Run, a duck race and a bed race! If ever the town of Sheridan doubles in size, it’s on Parade Day. Old, tall, young or small, you’ll find the whole town meets on Main Street to watch one of the best parades in the country.

Friday and Saturday evening, rodeo continues with as much wild and exciting action as ever. With over $200,000 in prize money, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo attracts the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world vying for the top spot (and prize money) in each of the nine rodeo events. Thanks to the continuing and generous support of the many volunteers, sponsors and rodeo fans, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is ranked #43 (out of over 600) in the line up of the world’s best rodeos, climbing 9 notches up the elite rodeo list since last year. With goals set high, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo will continue to grow and prosper in years to come.

Wind down on Sunday at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Tailgate Party at the Big Horn Equestrian Center in nearby beautiful Big Horn, Wyoming. Relaxation starts at 11:00 am with the first of two polo matches. You’ll also witness the crowning of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen, brought back to be part of the rodeo activities after a 27-year hiatus. Bring your pickup, drop the tailgate and enjoy the festivities!

SHERDIAN WYO RODEO –
From the first boot kicked off,
'til the last tailgate shuts,
the most fun you'll have anywhere!
TICKET SALES: Call 307-672-9084 or In Person -WYO THEATER, PO Box 528, 42 North Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 or on-line at www.wyotheater.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION: go to our website www.sheridanwyorodeo.com or call Rodeo Central at 307-672-9715

 
May 29, 2008
CATCH YOUR TROPHY VACATION
Fly fishingYou can have it all . . . Find unlimited, easy-to access recreation in the still pristine Big Horn Mountains and in the Sheridan area. Hike, bike, camp, boat, rock climb or photograph the abundant wildlife and scenery, or test your mettle against a variety of trout! Noted fishing expert Jack Dennis filmed the Big Horns proclaiming great fishing!
Encounter tranquil, secluded streams with crystal clear waters in the valley and mountains of the Big Horns - some of the finest fishing around in wild waters, trophy reservoirs, private streams and ponds, with experts to guide you to the grand slam fisheries.
"Anglers can look forward to a good fishing season with recent spring snows greatly improving runoff forecasts for the Big Horn Mountains" said Wyoming Game and Fish Fisheries Management Supervisor Paul Mavrakis. "The recent snowstorm will be great for local fisheries, with lakes and ponds in excellent shape."
 
May 22, 2008

1868 TREATY 140TH ANNIVERSARY

The Fort Phil Kearny Bozeman Trail Association and Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites will present a number of programs during the weekend of June 20-22, 2008. The theme of this year's Bozeman Trail Days is the 140th Anniversary of the 1868 Treaty, as well as the closing of the Bozeman Trail and the forts along the Trail that resulted from that treaty.

Programs will include a symposium, living history programs, and walking tours of Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site. The size of Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site was recently increased from 19 acres to over 700 acres, which will allow for walking tours to a number of previously inaccessible sites.
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May 15, 2008

OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND
Celebrate a bit of the Old West in the heart of Wyoming's cowboy country. In Sheridan where the Old West meets the New West, recreation opportunities abound and there's not a better time to enjoy them!

Rock Climbing opportunities are stellar in this area with premier ops at Steamboat Rock on top of the Big Horn Mountains and Tongue River Canyon, both a short drive from town. Join other outdoor aficionados to challenge yourself in new locations around Sheridan.
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May 9, 2008

BUFFALO BILL AND HIS WILD WEST SHOW BACK IN THE SADDLE

SHERIDAN, June, 28th 2008 . . . The Buffalo Bill Days & Wild West Show brings together the life and times of Buffalo Bill through a unique glimpse into America's Wild West and its romantic and legendary past. Spectators and participants alike will find something to their liking in this event-packed week, June 24-28, of authentic Western events, similar to when Buffalo Bill was in residence in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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May 1, 2008

TRAIL END – A COWBOY TURNED POLITICIAN

Since its completion in 1913, Trail End – now the Trail End State Historic Site – has greeted thousands of visitors, from family and friends to school children and international tourists. Built by cowboy-turned-politician John B. Kendrick, Trail End displays an elegantly different aspect of both Wyoming's colorful ranching history and Sheridan's rich western heritage. For modern day visitors, Trail End offers a fun and educational experience, while touring the mansion.

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