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Day two of Championship Bull Riding brought back champions from around the world for another opportunity to make top marks. At the end of the night, more than $500,000 was paid to riders, teams and owners.
If you've come to Cheyenne, you've likely already heard about the cowboy culture--a western state, Union Pacific hub, Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Daddy of 'Em All, Fort Washakie, the Wind River Reservation, and more.
Just outside Portal 11 of Frontier Park lies the Old Frontier Town. If you weren't headed toward the northern end of the grounds, then you'd likely miss it. But with the authentic western wares, games and petting zoo for children, and a chance to meet folks from the chuck wagons, you'll want to make a stop.
Champion bull riders from around the world have been competing for a full year to qualify for the Championship Bull Riding event at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Day One on Monday, July 21 started the competition---with everyone hoping to win the grand prize $100,000.
That one. The one with the big tongue, beady eyes, and look of despair. If I don't come home with this overstuffed dog from the ring toss game, my life might, in fact, be over.
$30 and one winning ring later, I take the dog home from the carnival grounds. Victory is mine.
With two days of professional bull riding ahead of us in terms of night shows, we thought we'd remind you of two fantastic country acts from this weekend...
If you've ever been to a night show at Cheyenne Frontier Days, you know they're a big deal. Cars line up in the neighborhood, forcing you into a more-than-likely 8-block walk...
Think back to Superbowl XLVIII (in February of this year). Did you root for either the Seahawks or the Broncos? Now let's switch sports to the World Cup. Were you rooting for the USA, Argentina, Germany, or another country?
Let's be honest: do you even care about sports?
I knew the Indian Village was open when I heard the flutes playing. A family moved closer to the center ring to sit on the carved benches. A handful of people were chosen to participate in a performance. And others wandered in and out of the shop fronts, looking at dream catchers, pots, turquoise jewelry and other wares.
July 21, 2014 The breakfasts have been presented by the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club since the mid-1960's, according to this year's breakfast Chairman Dan Kirby.
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