Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

09/01/2026

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Inductee: Justin Sportsmedicine Team

Since 1981, the Justin Sportsmedicine Team (JST) has been an indispensable part of Cheyenne Frontier Days™, providing professional rodeo athletes with immediate care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and support. Their custom-built medical trailers and expert team are often the first responders in the arena, ensuring competitors can perform safely at the highest level. All team members are volunteers, giving decades of service with dedication, expertise, and passion. JST’s commitment to education, athlete safety, and mentorship has left an enduring mark on CFD and the rodeo community.

Congratulations to the Justin Sportsmedicine Team on your induction into the Hall of Fame!

Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-details/cheyenne-frontier-days-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony

09/01/2026

Want to know what’s going on at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum? You’re in luck! Our fall issue of Stageline is out now!

Stageline is a digitally published quarterly magazine highlighting upcoming events, recent happenings, and memorable moments at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. You’ll also find interesting stories, behind-the-scenes details, and other fun features celebrating the Museum and the American West.

Read the Fall Stageline here: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/so/56Q1U1Nuj?languageTag=en

08/31/2026

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Inductee: Carl Sawyer

Carl Sawyer’s journey to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ began by chance but became a lifetime of devotion to rodeo and the Western way of life. A Y6 cowboy, competitor, stock contractor, and trusted hand at Chute 9, Carl served CFD in nearly every capacity imaginable. He hauled Native American performers to Cheyenne, formed lifelong friendships, and helped shape the rodeo behind the scenes. Proudly attending every Frontier Days from 1924 to 2003, his dedication and love for CFD remain an enduring part of its history.

Congratulations to the Sawyer family on Carl's induction into the Hall of Fame!

Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-details/cheyenne-frontier-days-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony

08/30/2026

Join us for an awesome and fun evening with Bennett Rea, host and creator of Cookin’ with Congress! Get ready for an entertaining evening filled with presidential history, food, stories, and plenty of laughs.

Bennett Rea is the host and creator of Cookin' with Congress, the viral social media series with over 800,000 followers and 350 million views where he recreates unhinged recipes from politicians, eats like presidents, and connects to everyday people through the insanity of American food. Bennett has a degree in Politics and worked in F&B for six years, teaching hundreds of in-person cocktail classes and building craft cocktail menus before creating Cookin’ with Congress.

The series has been featured on NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, NBC, Eater, The Los Angeles Times and more, blending history, comedy, cooking, education, joyous disgust and a true love for everyday folks while roasting (sometimes literally) the foods of powerful politicians. Bennett has partnered with Ken Burns, PBS, The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, California Grown and other educational organizations. His writing has been featured in Food & Wine, Business Insider, Atlas Obscura and Cracked, and he trained in improv at UCB Los Angeles and iO West. When Bennett was six years old, he wanted to be the President of the United States and a chef at the same time. This is close enough.

08/30/2026

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Inductee: Bill Stone

Bill Stone’s remarkable six decades of service to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ began in 1956 and helped transform the Indian Village into a place of honor, authenticity, and cultural pride. As Indians Committee Chair, he built meaningful partnerships with tribal leaders, improved performance spaces, and elevated Native representation across CFD. A proud HEEL, dedicated volunteer, and longtime Parade Announcer, Bill’s integrity, leadership, and deep respect for culture have left an enduring legacy on our community and Frontier Days™.

Congratulations to Bill Stone on your induction into the Hall of Fame!

Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-details/cheyenne-frontier-days-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony

08/29/2026

We are less than a week away from the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony celebrating the Class of 2026!

The Hall of Fame honors the extraordinary individuals and organizations whose dedication has helped shape the “Daddy of ’em All” and preserve its Western heritage.

Join us as we honor these deserving individuals and organizations for their lasting contributions to Cheyenne Frontier Days™: Cindy Braden, Dr. Vincent “Skip” Ross, Bill Stone, Carl Sawyer, and the Justin Sportsmedicine Team.

Seats are very limited, so reserve yours today and join us in recognizing and honoring the Class of 2026.

08/29/2026

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr.Vincent "Skip" Ross

Dr. Ross has served Cheyenne Frontier Days™ since 1986, providing expert care as Arena Physician and, since 2018, Medical Director. For nearly four decades, he has delivered calm, decisive leadership in one of rodeo’s most demanding environments. From critical injury response to proactive safety planning, his expertise has been instrumental in protecting contestants at every level of competition. A HEEL and longtime Grounds Committee member, he strengthened medical protocols and arena readiness. His professionalism, compassion, and steady presence have safeguarded generations of athletes while honoring the spirit and tradition of CFD.

Congratulations to Dr.Vincent "Skip" Ross on your induction into the Hall of Fame!

Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-details/cheyenne-frontier-days-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony

08/28/2026

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Inductee: Cindy Braden

Cindy’s connection to Cheyenne Frontier Days™ spans generations, with her own volunteer service beginning in 1982. She has dedicated thousands of hours across numerous committees, breaking barriers for women in leadership. From Junior Barrel Racing Crew Chief to Mounted Rescue Team member, Cindy served with skill and heart. In 2019, she became the first female President of the HEELs, guiding the organization through the challenges of COVID with steady leadership. Today, she continues to inspire the next generation through her work with the expanding CFD Youth Volunteer Program.

Congratulations to Cindy Braden on your induction into the Hall of Fame!

Tickets are still available for purchase at: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-details/cheyenne-frontier-days-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony

08/26/2026

Join Bennett Rea, creator and host of Cookin’ with Congress, for a special one-night event blending entertaining presidential history with a dinner menu fit for a president!

Rea’s show explores the recipes, food choices, and dining habits of politicians throughout U.S. history. This special evening will focus on the five presidents currently featured in the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum: Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and George H.W. Bush.

Enjoy a taste of each president’s personality and preferences, including dishes inspired by the actual foods they enjoyed, from Roosevelt’s bison sirloin tip roast to Taft’s date pie.

Tickets are going fast! Get yours today at: https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/event-details/how-to-eat-like-a-president-an-evening-with-cookin-with-congress-creator-bennett-rea

Join Bennett Rea, creator and host of Cookin’ with Congress, for an evening of presidential history, stories, and a dinner inspired by five presidents featured in the America 250 Exhibit. Enjoy dishes from Theodore Roosevelt’s bison sirloin tip roast to William Taft’s date pie.

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton was truly an American icon. She was an acclaimed singer, actress, and humanitarian whose incredible talent and generosity made her one of a kind.

In 1978, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ was honored to welcome Dolly to the stage during the “Daddy of ’Em All.” Her historic appearance came as she was reaching new heights in her career with “Here You Come Again,” which earned her a Grammy and helped solidify her crossover appeal.

With her high-energy performance, signature western style, and unmistakable star power, Dolly brought together country music fans and pop culture enthusiasts for a legendary night show concert, one that remains a memorable moment in CFD history.

We’re proud to remember the night this American icon took the stage in Cheyenne.