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Sunset Magazine, June 2003
James Boone

In the 1880s, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show permanently etched a romantic image of the American frontier into the public’s imagination. Now the show is back as Buffalo Bill Days, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the historic Sheridan Inn. The Wyoming hotel was frequented by Bill himself, who reviewed auditioning acts from its front porch.

Festivities include an authentic cross-country Pony Express mail delivery, a kickoff parade with horse-drawn wagons, a birthday barbecue party, re-created show auditions like those Bill held, and Great American Wild West Show performances. Annie, get your gun. Jun 20—22; most activities are free, auditions $12, Wild West Show $15. Event locations: www.sheridaninn.com or (307) 674-2178.

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