CFD

Every year since 1910, thousands of thrill seekers from all over the world travel to Pamplona, Spain for the annual Running of the Bulls. Wouldn't it be awesome if a similar event could be staged at Cheyenne Frontier Days? I can picture it now...

Harry Walters was one of the most famous trick riders of his era. He’s also the only Cheyenne Frontier Days champion to ever be tried for murder six different times. Known for his ability to swing under a horse’s neck and emerge on the other side, Walters won the CFD Saddle Bronc Busting Contest in 1914, along with trick riding titles in 1915 and 1919...

Of all the cowboys and cowgirls who have ever competed at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the most famous contestant in its 120 year history was a bucking bronco named Steamboat. Nicknamed “The Horse That Can’t Be Ridden,” the iconic symbol of Wyoming’s Bucking Horse and Rider logo was successfully ridden for the first time by Clayton Danks at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1908...

The 2017 Cheyenne Frontier Days isn't my first rodeo. In fact, I've been to several CFD's during my time, and that's allowed be to rack up some pretty fun/odd memories of the event.

Cheyenne Frontier Days has received a lot of criticism from animal rights activists over the years. In fact, the treatment of animals at CFD has been a controversial issue for over a century. In 1905, the Wyoming Humane Society succesfully lobbied CFD officials to call off the calf roping event and prevent riders from wearing spurs...

Check out the 5 sterotypical types of gentlemen you'll spot this year at the "daddy of 'em all!"

Harry Walters was one of the most famous trick riders of his era. He's also the only Cheyenne Frontier Days champion to ever be tried for murder six different times. Known for his ability to swing under a horse's neck and emerge on the other side, Walters won the CFD Saddle Bronc Busting Contest in 1914, along with trick riding titles in 1915 and 1919...

The Taco John's fast food chain now operates over 400 restaurants in 25 states, but it all started with a small food truck down the street from Cheyenne Frontier Days. John Turner was an officer in the United States Air Force. After serving in the Korean War, he was stationed at F...

Can you guess how many corndogs are sold every year during Cheyenne Frontier Days? 5,000? 10,000? 15,000? Guess again. According to Concessions Committee Chairman Allen Stoinski, approximately 2,000 corndogs sold every day during CFD...

Whether you love it or hate it, there's one thing we can all appreciate about Cheyenne Frontier Days. The people watching is better than a Wal-Mart on Sunday. With that in mind, here's our take on the popular "CFD Bingo" game. It started as a funny Facebook meme last year...

20-year-old T. Joe Cahill was an usher and sold programs at the very first Cheyenne Frontier Day in 1897. It was the first of 67 consecutive years he worked at CFD. Cahill's biggest contribution to Frontier Days was its famous nickname "The Daddy of 'Em All"...

Cowgirls have been an important part of Cheyenne Frontier Days ever since 1904, when Bertha Kaepernick wowed audiences in a bronc riding exhibition. One of the most famous cowgirls to ever compete at CFD is Eloise "Fox" Hastings. At 16, Hastings ran away from home and joined the Irwin Brother's travelling Wild West Show...