June
Fridays on the Plaza
Beginning June 6
Cheyenne Depot Plaza
Downtown's Premier event
Local, regional and national bands perform every Friday night on the Depot Plaza. For more information call the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle at 633-3145
Pawsitively on the Plaza
Saturday June 7 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Animal Shelter Awareness Day
Cheyenne Depot Days
The Historic Depot
121 W. 15th Street
This event held May 24 to 26 features a Hobo Breakfast for the community, the Cheyenne Memorial Day Parade, a Model Railroad Display in the lobby of the Cheyenne Depot, Military themed displays in the Depot Plaza, a sidewalk golf tournament through the downtown area and a temporary railroad display in the lobby of the Cheyenne Depot.
Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley
Fully narrated historic tours of Cheyenne.
Mon-Fri
10:00 & 11:00 a.m.,
1:00, 2:30 & 4:00 p.m.
Sat & Sun
1:30 p.m.
Adults $10
12 & under $5
Trolley & attraction pass available for $15, 12 & under $5. Pass allows admission to Cheyenne area museums along with the trolley ride. Purchase tickets at the Cheyenne Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in the Historic Depot, 121 W. 15th St. For more information
call 778-3133 or 800-426-5009.
Cheyenne Gunslingers Gunfights
Downtown Cheyenne
Reenactments of gunfights and other Wild West activities. Performances at Noon. Mon-Fri 6:00 p.m., Sat. at 12 Noon. For more information call 635-1028.
Governor's Capital Art Exhibition
Wyoming State Museum-Barrett Building
Exhibit exclusive to Wyoming artists enabling them to showcase their work in a highly visible setting.
Reception June 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information call 777-7022.
S & V Carriage Rides
Downtown Cheyenne
Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun. Noon-6:00 p.m.
Rides are free.
Loading is at 15th & Capitol Ave.
Rides dependent on weather.
Wyoming's Brewer's Festival
Historic Depot and Depot Plaza June 13 and 14
121 W. 15th Street
Friday Night Tasters' Party in the Depot Lobby.
$40 each or 2 for $70.
Saturday and Depot Plaza $10
cover charge includes 3 tokens,
additional tokens 4 for $5.
Info hotline 307-432-5395.
National Senior Spelling Bee
The Historic Plains Hotel
1600 Central Avenue
Fri. 7-9 p.m.
Fun, warm-up bee where family and friends can compete against the National Senior Spelling Bee contestants.
Sat. 8 a.m.-approx. 3 p.m.
The National Senior Spelling Bee starts with 100 written spelling words. Finalists are announced after lunch ($10/person) and the top spellers go on to compete in oral rounds of spelling until a winner remains.
All events will be held at The Historic Plains Hotel in
downtown Cheyenne. Information on the bee including rules and study tips (and a video of the 2006 event) is available at www.SeniorSpellingBee.com
3rd Annual Cheyenne Celtic Musical Festival
Depot Plaza June 27 - 29
121 W. 15th Street
Free admission. Celtic bands, authentic culture performances & vendors at Historic Depot Plaza. For more information on call 632-3905.
July
July 3 and 4, 2008
Cheyenne Depot Museum's
4th of July Celebration
Historic Depot
121 W. 15th Street
This event is host family-friendly, patriotic event that features a concert on the Depot Plaza on Thursday. On Friday activities include a children's parade, children's game time, a patriotic costume contest and community entertainment.
Friday, July 18- Sunday, July 27
Depot Emporium Artisan Show
Depot Lobby
July 19, 22, 24, 26 9:30 a.m.
Cheyenne Frontier Day Grand Parade
July 21, 23, 25, 7-9 a.m.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Pancake Breakfast
Depot Plaza, Free
Wednesday, July 23, Noon
Cheyenne Day Downtown
Free Concert in the Depot Plaza and fun at Downtown watering holes.
Cheyenne Gunslingers
Saturdays: Noon and 6 p.m.
Old Town Mall
Fridays on the Plaza
Friday Afternoons: 5:30 tp 8:00 p.m.
Free concerts at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza
Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
Thurs-Mon. Noon to 6 p.m.
Info at Visitors Center in Depot
Old Fashioned Melodrama
Old Fashioned Melodrama
The Atlas Theatre
211 W. 16th Street
Adults $12, Children & full time students $9.
Every night at 7:00 p.m.
For more information call the
Cheyenne Little Theatre at 307-638-6543.
Cheyenne Depot Museum's Rhythm by the Rails
Cheyenne Depot Plaza
121 W. 15th Street
The concerts on the Cheyenne plaza during Cheyenne Frontier Days will be July 19, 20, 23 & 26 at 8 p.m.
Watch the Depot website for more details, or call the Depot office at 632-3905.
Historic Downtown Self-Guided Walking Tours
Tour books available at the Depot Visitor's Center
Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley
Tickets available in the Depot Lobby
August
Monday, August 4, 2008
thru Sunday, August 10, 2008.
Sturgis Week
The Historic Plains Hotel
1600 Central Avenue
Special room rates. For more information
call at 638-3311.
29th Annual Wyoming State Museum Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival
Wyoming State Museum-Barrett Building
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts & crafts, entertainment, including children's activities. For more information call Carolyn at 632-8244
or Sarah at 777-7021.
5-Course Wine Dinner
at the Historic Plains Hotel
1600 Central Avenue
For more information call Kim at 638-3311.
Cheyenne Depot Wine Festival
The Historic Depot August 14 - 17
121 W. 15th Street
The Wine Festival features a wine dinner at the Historic Plains Hotel on Thursday, a Vintage & Vine Reception and auction in the Cheyenne Depot on Friday night and a Wine & Dine Trolley Tour to historic Cheyenne homes on Saturday.
Fine Wine & Dine
The Naggle-Warren Mansion
6:15 p.m.
Distinctive foods paired with fine regional wines. Wine Guy, Robin Day, discusses how these wines are produced and matched to food to enhance their flavors. 10-course dinner $75. Dinner and accommodation package available.
For reservations call 637-3333.
Cheyenne "Heart of the West" Festival
Pioneer round Table, concerts, vendors, CFD booth, storytellers, book signings, historical tour, gunfights and food specials. Cowboy Church, chuckwagon campfire dinner and concert. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE Cheyenne Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 778-3133.
