July 17–26, 2026
Experience ten days of the American West at its best. Known as the Daddy of 'em All, Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world, filling Frontier Park and the whole city with pro rodeo action, live music, parades, and Western tradition. From the free pancake breakfasts to Old Frontier Town and the nightly concert lineup, there is something happening around every corner.
Stay at Little America for CFD
Sunrise, Saddle Up
If you're in a hurry to get to Frontier Park, Carol's Cafe has you covered with grab-and-go breakfast burritos, fresh pastries, and hand-crafted drinks from the barista bar, perfect for fueling up fast on your way out the door. If you'd rather sit down and savor the morning, Hathaway's Restaurant serves a full breakfast menu, and on Sundays, don't miss our popular Sunday Brunch, a Little America tradition worth building your morning around. However you start the day, you'll be ready for the rodeo, the parade, or a morning at Old Frontier Town.
Midday Roundup
When the midday sun has you ready for a break, Hathaway's Restaurant serves up bold Western flavors built for hearty CFD appetites. Dig into the Cowboy Burger with bourbon BBQ and onion rings, the Mushroom Swiss Elk Burger, or the Wyoming Wedge salad, all made from scratch and served all day long. For something quicker between events, Carol's Cafe also serves fresh sandwiches and light bites through 2:00 PM. Refuel, then head back out to catch the afternoon rodeo or explore everything else CFD week has going on around downtown.
Supper Under Wyoming Skies
As the sun sets, the celebration keeps going with BBQ on the Patio, your spot for a laid-back dinner outdoors under the wide-open Wyoming sky, featuring slow-cooked favorites like ribeye, salmon, BBQ chicken, and burgers, best enjoyed with the whole family in tow. When the night calls for something more, Hathaway's Lounge is the place to be, with live music, good drinks, and even better company, keeping the CFD spirit going long after the events of the day wind down and the Frontier Nights concerts take their final bow.
At the heart of Cheyenne Frontier Days is the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo, held daily throughout the festival. Top competitors converge on Frontier Park to compete in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, and breakaway roping, with more than a million dollars in prize money on the line.
Cheyenne Frontier Days may be known primarily for its massive rodeo, but the legendary concert series, Frontier Nights, is equally exciting. Each evening, some of the biggest names in country music take the stage under the Wyoming sky, including Brooks & Dunn, Cody Johnson, Luke Bryan, Megan Moroney, and many more. Tickets sell quickly, so booking early is recommended.
The rodeo and Frontier Nights are headliners, but Cheyenne Frontier Days packs plenty more into its ten days. The Grand Parade winds through downtown multiple times, with floats, marching bands, horses, and Western regalia. Old Frontier Town brings the Old West to life with craftspeople, artisans, and Native American dance performances. Pancake breakfasts round out the traditions.
Throughout Cheyenne Frontier Days, Little America celebrates its pioneer heritage with live music, BBQ on the Patio, and more. Sitting at the crossroads of I-80 and I-25, we make an easy home base for the week, with the Wyoming Suites offering real room to unwind after a full day at Frontier Park. Check out our lineup of on-property events and bring the whole family for a boot scootin’ good time.
Cheyenne Frontier Days may be the reason you’re here, but there’s plenty to enjoy without ever leaving the property. Cool off at the pool, tee off on our golf course, or wind down with a s’mores kit by the fire pit. Grab a treat and a photo at the BuzzyBooth in the lobby, or stop by Carol’s Cafe for a quick bite between events. However you spend your downtime, Little America Cheyenne makes it easy to relax and recharge before heading back into the action.
CFD week moves fast, and the more you know going in, the more of it you’ll actually get to enjoy. Our complete guide to Cheyenne Frontier Days walks through the rodeo events, the Frontier Nights lineup, the Grand Parade route, pancake breakfasts, Old Frontier Town, and everything else worth adding to your schedule. Read it before you pack your boots, then let Little America Cheyenne be your home base for all ten days of the Daddy of ’em All.
