Cheyenne Frontier Days

The best variety in western footwear was seen at Cheyenne Frontier Days this year. cowboy boots, moccasins, motorcycle boots...black, brown, pink, stitched, painted, fringed, and more.

Cheyenne Frontier Days has been around for over 100 years, known as one of the biggest and best western celebrations in all the land. However over the last couple decades, the folks up in Cheyenne realized that they have some rockers in the neighborhood as well. This year Kid Rock and Joan Jett brought the noise for the annual rock show.

Brad Paisley tore it up Thursday night at Cheyenne Frontier Days along with Randy Houser and Leah Turner. We have pictures for you.

Sure, once inside the Cheyenne Frontier Days gates, you'll be greeted with Dodge Ram  trucks, the aroma of sizzling sausages and grilled peppers wafting from a nearby vendor, and cowboy gear---hats, boots, skirts, dresses. But did you overlook the fun stuff that's right outside the gates?

So far, Cheyenne Frontier Days has had a star-studded line-up for the night shows: John Mellencamp. Lady Antebellum. Carlene Carter. Clay Walker. Championship Professional Bull Riders.

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.

We've asked you if you only had one food to choose from at Cheyenne Frontier Days, what would it be? I investigated the food on the midway and there's a SLEW!

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.

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.

Over 12 thousand fans packed the stands at Cheyenne Frontier Days Sunday Night to see Gary Allan perform. We have lots of pictures from the concert and the fun in the Party Zone.

Saturday night Lady Antebellum played to a full house at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Clay Walker was the perfect opener. We have lots of pictures!