Frontier Days
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Frontier Days is a major annual rodeo event held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, each July. It is one of the oldest and largest rodeos in the United States, celebrating the spirit of the Wild West and the historical cattle kingdom. The rodeo features various contests derived from the working skills of cowboys, including saddle-bronc riding, bareback-bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and bull riding.123
Cheyenne itself was founded in 1867 and became a significant outfitting point for the Black Hills goldfields and a major cattle shipping hub. The city's history is marked by its connection to the railroad, cattle barons, and the frontier spirit. Frontier Days, which began in 1897, draws visitors globally to witness these traditional rodeo events.12
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