They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. Clayton Biglow of Clements, California, was the final bareback rider to compete. CHEYENNE, Wyo. Russell, the precursor to the base, in 1867, the same year Cheyenne was founded. Robert Etbauers son Trell is a bit stouter, and he wrestles steers. She is the first breakaway roping in the CFD record book with winnings of more than $17,500. Rodeo Highlights July 28. 6, (tie) Jake Watson, Hudsons Hope, British Columbia and Allen Boore, Axtell, Utah, 84, $600. Phil Van Horn, Guy Allen Contos retired from Laramie County School District #1 as an Administrator of Health, Physical Education, and Safe & Drug Free Schools & Communities. 3, (tie)Tanner Aus, Granite Falls, Minn., and Garrett Shadbolt, Merriman, Neb., 86.5, $3,855. Artist Announcements are coming in March 2023. Kristie Peterson He finished fourth overall in the event which was enough to earn him the all-around championship. 2019 has been Biglows best rodeo season thus far. The Thunderbirds made their public debut at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1953 and have continued to perform regularly since then. Carol Farthing Tickets go on sale December 1 at 9 a.m. MT at www.cfdrodeo.com, and by calling (307) 778-7222. 2019 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Champions, Bareback Riding Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif., 91 points, $11,784, Steer Wrestling Eli Lord, Sturgis, S.D., 6.9 seconds, $8,628, Team Roping (header) Dustin Bird, Cut Bank, Mont., 7.8 seconds $11,979, (heeler) Trey Yates, Pueblo, Colo., $11,979, Saddle Bronc Riding Brody Cress, Hillsdale, Wyoming, 87.5 points, $12,585, Tie-Down Roping Seth Hall, Albuquerque, N.M., 10.5 seconds, $12,615, Barrel Racing Nellie Miller, Cottonwood, California, 17.22 seconds, $20,687, Bull Riding Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah, 93 points, $13.253, Steer Roping Trey Sheets, Cheyenne, Wyo., 45.6 seconds (on three) $19,903, Breakaway Roping Jordan Jo Fabrizio, Canyon, Texas, 4.18 seconds, $17,515, All-Around Stetson Wright, $16,007 won in saddle bronc and bull riding. 6, Michelle Darling, Medford, Okla., 17.59, $1,305. Harry Knight Those who register for the reception get many special benefits. Frontier Nights was once again popular with 103,798 in attendance compared to 115,618 last year. Hall has competed at CFD about eight times but had only made the finals once before-in 2012. [11], Since 2022, Cheyenne has been the first stop of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR)s Team Series, where teams of bull riders representing different regions of the United States ride against each other throughout the summer and autumn to culminate at the championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Another annual event is an air show featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron,[33] which takes place on Wednesday. She has earned $7,500 at The Daddy having won the first quarterfinal round and a week later Saturdays semifinal #2. An award banquet is held during the, In 2015, the concert lineup was considered to be their best ever, with the opening weekend featuring, In 2019, the Denver Post announced the end of the excursion, with the, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 08:35. In the bareback riding Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman, Nebraska, went to the . Cheyenne held its first Frontier Days celebration in 1897. The 18-year-old will be one of the youngest athletes to compete in next weekends Semifinals. Their paychecks in Cheyenne will jump Yates into the top 20 in the heeling standings and put Bird in the top 30 in the heading. Saddle and bareback bronc rider Casey Tibbs won the title of World All-Around Rodeo Champion twice, in 1951 and 1955. It starts from a pasture north of the city and runs along Interstate 25, south and then through the city streets aforementioned into the park. Lou Domenico Cress, whose hometown is nearby Hillsdale, extended the traditional winners victory ride on horseback around the arena to three full laps one for each of his titles. CHEYENNE, Wyo. The 127th edition of Cheyenne Frontier Days is scheduled for July 21-30, 2023. The event, claimed to be one of the largest of its kind in the world, draws nearly 200,000 annually. ThePBR Team Seriesis an elite league which launched in July 2022 at Cheyenne Frontier Days, featuring the worlds top bull riders competing on teams in 5-on-5 bull riding games. A statue of bull rider rodeo icon Lane Frost riding a bull stands near the entrance. The 126th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo crowned a mixture of repeat and new champions on Sunday, July 31. Cheyenne Frontier Days returned in 2021 to celebrate its 125th year of rodeo and western celebration. 7, Rowdy Parrott, Mamou, La., 7.5, $1,500. Fred Whitfield, Joe Alexander This event, which attracts considerable attention, is inspired by the cattle drives of the Old West. They won the final round in 7.8 seconds and each won just under $12,000. Shoat Webster, Princess Blue Water 6, Trenton Smith, Bigfoot, Texas, 13.3, $3,200. No one came close to matching his effort until the final competitor, Justin Shaffer of Hallsville, Texas, managed to stop the clock in 5.4 as well. She said that she always hoped she would ride and win at CFD, so this title made a childhood dream a reality. His boys were in sync Thursday for their CFD progressive round finishing in the top four to send them to the semifinals Friday. It was changed back to its original title of the Touring Pro Division in 2010. 5, Dean Wadsworth, Buffalo Gap, Texas, 85.5, $1,735. 4, Alli Masters, Leon, Iowa, 4.3, $4,427. 2, Ryan Thibodeaux, Stephenville, Texas, 10.8, $7,199. Proctor won third in the first round and first place in the second round. 3, Emma Charleston, Reeds, Mo., 4.1, $6,641. Joseph Stimson Fabrizio took inspiration from the buckle she wore, a CFD champion tie-down roping buckle won by Raymond Hollabaugh in 1983. Ryan, a former all-around world champion who now focuses mainly on tie-down roping, caught a berth in the Semifinals in that event and Shy-Ann qualified for the Semifinals in barrel racing. 6, Tyler Bingham, Howell, Utah, $1,253. Some services are held non-denominational and everyone is welcome to attend. There are also exhibit booths and food vendors. Landingham, Hat Creek, Calif., 87.5, $6,425. They earned their first CFD championship in 2013. That puts him in close contention for a return trip to Las Vegas to ride bulls in December. Buzz Bradley Looking for well rounded, experienced hand for a large cow/calf, yearling operation. 3, Blane Cox, Cameron, Texas, 11.1, $6,800. Kay Jessen Billy Ward Summer Kosel and her horse Apollo finished the big arena pattern in 17.02 seconds to win the qualifying round that trimmed the field from more than 190 barrel racers to 72. 6, Peyton Holliday, Chouteau, Okla., and Thomas Smith, Barnsdall, Okla., 9.7, $3,290. The bull riding competition was feast or famine. Crooked Nose Proctor won third in the first round and first place in the second round. E.O. 3, Megan Champion, Ukiah, Calif., 17.24, $4,961. Bud Racicky Ora N. Dutch Buckles Participants must be under 13 years of age as ofAugust 1, 2023. Alyte. (CFD RELEASE) - Saddle bronc riding at the 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo went the Wright way. There will be hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food, and music celebrating the history and culture of the American West. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. He and partner Logan Medlin finished seventh in the qualifying round of team roping but did not advance beyond the quarter finals. Featuring a fashion show plus a silent auction, jewelry, rodeo queens and more. Cheyenne Frontier Days partners with AXS, a global leader in ticketing for the entertainment world. Montie Montana Monty Henson He and partner Logan Medlin finished seventh in the qualifying round of team roping but did not advance beyond the quarter finals. Margaret Irwin Gus Fleischli (July 28, 2019) History was made on Championship Sunday of the 123rd Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD.) [6], In 2014, Cheyenne Frontier Days received the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award for the 16th total and 11th consecutive time. High temperatures around 81F (27C) and fair weather are normal for the time of year when this event is held; the elevation is approximately 6,150 feet (1,870m) above sea level. Location is subject to change. 4, Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas, 19.5, $903. The carnival runs the entire length of Frontier Days. Verne Elliott That puts him in close contention for a return trip to Las Vegas to ride bulls in December. Contos will begin preparation for the 127thannual celebration by meeting with the General Committee to review the 2022 show and plan for improvements for the next year. Buddy Lytle He thought his shot at the all-around title might have slipped away when he bucked off Stace Smith Pro Rodeos saddle bronc Utopia. [1] Lodging fills up quickly during the peak tourist season throughout southern and eastern Wyoming, into northern Colorado and western Nebraska. [18], Cheyenne Frontier Days features nightly concerts by popular music and comedy acts, a midway, a fair with rides, games, and food vendors, wild west shows featuring Western riding, an Indian village, and a large PRCA nationally sanctioned rodeo. 3, Macy Young, Wittmann, Ariz., 14.1, $1,475. Wright comes from a legendary bronc riding family. The last concert at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena was on July 30, 2022. 7, Trent Creager, Stillwater, Okla., 13.6, $2,000. For the full range of pricing and more event information, please visit www.cfdrodeo.com. Wyoming. (July 31, 2022) -The 126 th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD) crowned a mixture of repeat and new champions on Sunday, July 31. 4, Vin Fisher Jr., 51.3, $6,371. Plans are already underway for the 124th edition of Cheyenne Frontier Days scheduled for July 2020. The U.S. Cavalry founded Fort D.A. [19], Three free pancake breakfasts are served each year which are sponsored by the local Kiwanis chapter. Cheyenne Frontier Days. Bull Riding:1, Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah, 93 points on Dakota Rodeos Safety Meeting, $10,077. Ray Boeshart [10], Slack events are events that do not fit into the normal rodeo hours in the afternoon. None of the next eight ropers could post a faster time. Twin Bridges cowboy Newt Novich won the steer wrestling championship in record-tying time Sunday at the 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in front of a sold-out crowd of 14,925. O.D. 3, BMC Construction/Applebaker, $448. Del Peterson Orville Strandquist [20] The event takes place at the historic Cheyenne Depot Square. Since then, they have participated every year. Clem McSpadden. She was not part of the invitational field when the event first was introduced in 2019; there was no CFD in 2020 due to the pandemic, and last year she was pregnant with her daughter Hadley. Ryan Thibodeaux of Stephenville, Texas, has competed in Frontier Park on Championship Sunday several times, finishing as reserve tie-down roping champion in 2019. Rookie Saddle Bronc Riding:Results pending. 4, Kyon and Clancey Kreutzer, Lake Creek, Texas, 9.0, $500 each. 3, Del Ray Kraupie, Bridgeport, Neb., 8.9, $4,396. Jack Ryan, DDS Fourteen individuals left Frontier Park with coveted titles from America's biggest outdoor western celebration known as the "Daddy of 'em All.". Brody Cress made history at the 123rd Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo on Sunday. Ann King The 127th annual "Daddy of 'em All " will feature nine days of fast-paced PRCA and WPRA rodeo culminating in Championship Sunday where champions are crowned, and legends are made. Visit their website or call 307-638-6543 for tickets. Emotionally drained by the death of an uncle hospitalized in Cheyenne, barrel racer Andrea Busby rose to the challenge on her horse Tito to win Cheyenne Frontier Days on Sunday. Tom Watson This week he turned the corner and has been on a winning streak. The tour follows the same path that the bucking broncs and bulls take from the pens behind the arena. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. *Miller won the championship based on fastest previous time. Artist Announcements are coming in March 2023. Ronda Mahan Chris LeDoux This year was slightly down at 19,756. Although heavy rain on Wednesday left the arena muddy at Frontier Park, three-time world champions Clay Tryan of Billings, Montana, and Jade Corkill of Fallon, Nevada, took first place in the team roping in Quarter Finals 6 at the 126 th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD). 4, (tie) Evan Betony, Tonalea, Ariz.; Ethan Mazurenko, Kaycee, Wyo., and Caleb Bennett, Corvallis, Mont., 81, $203 each. George Strait The bull riding was broadcast on CBS Sports Network and PBRs Ride Pass. Wright was the next-to-last cowboy to compete and he came within a single point of the CFD bull riding record with 93 points on Dakota Rodeos bull Safety Meeting. Roy Clark Barrel Racing:1, Andrea Busby, Brock, Texas, 17.13 seconds, $10,239. PBR tickets range from $25 $105 with special Elite Seating and VIP tickets also available at various prices. Schieck was roping here for the first time since 2019. His dad was a bronc rider and long-time professional rodeo pickup man. My horse loves big pens and she runs well here.. Sally Rand Parker McCown of Montgomery, Texas, set the bar high when he scored 90 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos bull Hacksaw Ridge. 2022 Cheyenne Frontier Days Champions with total money, Bareback Riding, Tim OConnell, Zwingle, Iowa, $10,264, Breakaway Roping, Macy Young, Whitmann, Ariz., $15,497, Breakaway Roping, Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas, $18,078, Tie-Down Roping, Cory Solomon, Prairie View, Texas, $11,403, Tie-Down Roping, Ryan Thibodeaux, Stephenville, Texas, $11,000, Steer Wrestling, Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla., $12,226, Steer Wrestling, Justin Shaffer, Hallsville, Texas, $12,010, Team Roping, Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont., and Jade Corkill, Fallon, Nev., $16,400 each, Saddle Bronc Riding, Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah, $12,198, Barrel Racing, Andrea Busby, Brock, Texas, $15,948, Steer Roping, Ora Taton, Rapid City, S.D., $12,453, Bull Riding, Brady Portenier, Caldwell, Idaho, $10,287, All-Around, Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Oklahoma, (money won in team roping and steer roping). 2 (tie) Team Krening, and Leon Stewart. Dick Sherman William Obie Obermeier This week he turned the corner and has been on a winning streak. The Friday crowd at Frontier Park watched as Semifinals 1 set half the field for Sunday's Championship Finals at the 126 th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD). CHEYENNE, Wyo. The $12,585 Cress won in Frontier Park will help him on his quest for a third consecutive NFR qualification. Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Valerie Cegelski-McLeod Sonny Worrell, Walter J. He won his first of two tie-down roping titles a quarter century ago and Johnson has entered The Daddy for nearly four decades. Former CFD champ Richmond Champion has just scored 89.5 points on Sankey Pro Rodeos Prairie Rose, so Biglow knew he needed 90 points or more to win the title and he delivered. Harrison Halligan Wrights family his father, three brothers and four uncles have competed at CFD, but Stetson is the only one to win championships at Frontier Park. Additionally, the qualifying competition and all of the rodeo action was broadcast live on The Cowboy Channel Plus App. Clay Tryan and Jade Corkill, the final pair to rope on Championship Sunday, set personal and CFD records. They are also judged on their wagon, tools, and campsite. 3, Austin Hurlburt, Norfolk, Neb., 11.6, $6,119. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame showcases individuals, livestock, and organizations whose distinctive contributions to CFD have helped grow a dream into "The Daddy of 'em All." Whether contestants, contract personnel, entertainers, livestock, families, or volunteers, those voted into the Hall of Fame represent the wonderful . 4, Presley Smith, Danham Springs, La., 17.25, $4,943. 3, Stephanie Fryar, Waco, Texas, 18.04, $1,176. Also included are concerts by famous Regional Mexican artists.[32]. In breakaway roping Macy Young of Whitman, Ariz., and Tiffany Schieck of Floresville, Texas, both caught their calves in 4.0 seconds. Cheyenne Frontier Days has previously received the PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. The latter competition, though a CBR event, was produced by the PBR, and CBR went out of business after its 2018 World Finals event had concluded. Clay Tryan and Jade Corkill, the final pair . Attention Cheyenne Frontier Days champion saddle and buckle makers youve got a lot more work to do. Andrea Busby, a Wyoming native who now lives in Brock, Texas, was the final barrel racer to compete. [39][40], One day during Frontier Days, the Wyoming National Guard may open its doors to the public. She said that she always hoped she would ride and win at CFD, so this title made a childhood dream a reality. Tim OConnell of Zwingle, Iowa, joined the ranks of rodeo legends who have three bareback riding championships at Cheyenne. [36], F.E. Taton won the steer roping in 2003 and repeated the feat 19 years later. Cheyenne Frontier Days Saddling a wild horse, circa 1900 - Courtesy of the American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming Saddling a wild horse, circa 1900 Among the world's largest outdoor rodeos, Cheyenne Frontier Days celebrates the Western cowboy competing at his sport, and a town . Ike Rude CHEYENNE, Wyo. Contos has been a CFD Volunteer for 39 years; he joined the HEELS organization in 1998; and was a CFD Public Relations Chairman. He is currently ranked 28th and needs to be among the top 15 on September 30 to return to Las Vegas. Bull Riding:1, Brady Portenier, Caldwell, Idaho, 92.5 points on Smith Pro Rodeos Lets Gamble, $8,276. Rod Hottle (overall winners) 1, Sheets, 45.6, $13,197. Romeo Entertainment Group The base is located on the outskirts of Western Cheyenne off Interstate 25. This is a day of Latino entertainment featuring folk dancers and other family events. 2, R.C. [29], On the Frontier Park itself, not far from the stadium, there is the carnival midway, a fair with games, rides, and food vendors. Fourteen individuals left Frontier Park with coveted titles from America's biggest outdoor western celebration known as the "Daddy of 'em All." Tie-down roping includes calf roping, steer roping, and senior steer roping. 2, Mason Couch, Bronaugh, Mo., 7.2, $1,500. Barrel Racing:1, (tie) Nellie Miller*, Cottonwood, Calif., and Shali Lord, Lamar, Colo., 17.22 seconds, $6,919. The Championship Cookoff takes place on the last demonstration day. The Kiwanis worked to feed 18,788 at the pancake breakfasts. ThePBR Team Seriesis an elite league which launched in July 2022 at Cheyenne Frontier Days, featuring the worlds top bull riders competing on teams in 5-on-5 bull riding games. Attendees will need to download the AXS App to access digital ticket purchases for 2023. Tucker Fagan The Quarter Finals 3 begins at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 25. Tito, who was making just her fifth run in a professional rodeo, crossed the finish line in a time of 17.13 seconds to win the title. Busby is from Niobrara County Wyomings least populated and she gave it all in front of a massive crowd gathered for the championship round at the worlds largest outdoor western celebration. John Morris His 2019 win came with an 87.5-point ride on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos Resistols Top Hat. Services are held in the B Stand. Chuck Parkison To kick off the art show, a reception is held on the first day, which is usually also the opening day of Frontier Days. A common moniker for the event is "The Daddy of 'em All", based on its long history and the fact that the rodeo is billed as the largest such event in the world. OConnell, who has won three world titles, rode Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics horse Sozo for 88.5 points to win by a single point. James Jim Johnson, Teresa Jordan 4, Shane Frey, Duncan, Okla., 8.2, $500. 4, Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla., 9.2, $3,620. A $3 discount is offered on rodeo tickets purchased before July 1. Approximately 36,262 people made their way through the village. Palen Wright had surgery on his hand in early July and stayed home for less than two weeks. tickets will range from $100-$300 and will be sold only through the Cheyenne Frontier Days. 3, J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas, 18.4, $1,226. CFD photo by Dan Hubbell. 4, (tie) Pace Freed, Chubbuck, Idaho and Dustin Searcy, Weatherford, Texas; and Dustin Egusquiza, Mariana, Fla., and Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan., 9.6, $5,141 each. George Michael In breakaway roping Macy Young of Whitman, Arizona, and Tiffany Schieck of Floresville, Texas, both caught their calves in 4.0 seconds. Contos was a CFD Board Member from 2016 2021 where he was: Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, and Board President in 2018. Jeremy Sparks While most of the regular season events take place in the teams home cities, two neutral site events are included on the schedule, including Cheyenne.[12][13]. From defending co-champs battling it out to the creation of a new legend, the "Daddy of 'Em All" showed why it is world famous. Louise Cole Contos attended the University of Wyoming where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Masters degree. Roy Cooper Arlene Kensinger Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is open all year round. There were ties in three timed events Sunday in the championship round at The Daddy where everyone came in with a clean slate. Barrel Racing:1, Taycie Matthews, Wynne, Ark., 17.65 seconds, $2,353. Mary Elizabeth Carpender This will be something Ill never forget and always treasure.. Saddle Bronc Riding:1, Stetson Wright, Milford, Utah, 88 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics Pendleton Roundups Marquee, $8,180. Red Fenwick Kellan and Carson Johnson are carrying on the winning team roping tradition established by their father Jhett who won the world in 2011. Jim Tescher The PBR Team Series is an elite league which launched in July . She beat the previous Frontier Park time by one one-hundredth of a second. Bareback Riding:1, Clayton Biglow, Clements, Calif., 81 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos Witchy Woman, $8,259. Powers Family The 127th annual Daddy of em All will feature nine days of fast-paced PRCA and WPRA rodeo culminating in Championship Sunday where champions are crowned, and legends are made. In 2019, the PBR brought the Unleash the Beast Premier Series Last Cowboy Standing event to Cheyenne. 5, Jones, 54.2, $4,096. Breakaway ropers Macy Young from Arizona and Texan Tiffany Schieck each finished in four seconds flat and came out back-to-back. There is a modest admission fee. There is also a permanent exhibit on the history of Cheyenne Frontier Days. 6, Roger Branch, Wellson, Okla., 25.8, $323. Breakaway Roping: 1, (tie) Macy Young, Wittmann, Ariz., and Tiffany Schieck, Floresville, Texas, 4.0 seconds, $10,699 each. Schaffer had the quickest time in the finals last year, but a 10-second penalty cost him his shot at the title, so this years performance was redemptive. Hes not going to many rodeos these days but the man who holds the NFR record for appearances in his event (23) was back in Cheyenne to easily advance out of the tie-down qualifying round with a solid 12.4 second run on Monday. He is ranked second in the world championship standings, about $27,000 behind four-time world champion Kaycee Field. Denton Good, a 2022 high school graduate from Long Valley, South Dakota, has spent the last week in Wyoming competing in the steer wrestling. Jerry Carter Some of the timed events are shown during slack. Cheyenne Frontier Days partners with AXS, a global leader in ticketing for the entertainment world. Sundance, Wyomings Peggy Garman set a breakaway roping record at Cheyenne Frontier Days on Wednesday morning with a three-second flat run. The Touring Pro Division debuted in 1995 and was known as such until being renamed in 2001 as the Challenger Tour. However, it all returned in 2021. Also moving on to the Semifinals are the husband and wife duo ofRyan and Shy-Anne Jarrettof Comanche, Oklahoma. Tickets for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Team Series Event, Carnival Armbands and Gift Cards (redeemable for tickets or merchandise) will go on sale. Jim Hearne For further information, contact Janet Vossler (307) 421-2840. Father Marc Dickinson was close at hand. 2019 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Champions (money is total earned during the rodeo .