The hardy families that ventured to the Rocky Mountains required survival skills that are seldom used today. In order to handle and manage livestock, settlers needed to know how to ride, rope, and tame wild stock. These skills are still used on working ranches in the west and can be seen at various rodeo events in Buffalo Bill's Cody / Yellowstone Country.
Cody, recognized as the rodeo capitol of the world, has hosted the Cody Nite Rodeo 
for over 50 years. Held every evening from June 1 through August 31, at 8:00 pm, the Cody Nite Rodeo includes riding, roping, and bull and bronc riding. The entire family will enjoy this spectacular display of cowboy skill.
Cody also hosts the world-famous Cody Stampede , July 1-2-3-4. This rodeo celebration attracts cowboys from across North America to compete for big purses, and ride the best rodeo stock in the country. The Cody Stampede offers 4 days of action packed rodeos, entertainment, craft fair, food booths and daily parades.
The Cody Country Classic Bullride takes place on September 2 at Stampede Park.
This exciting event draws the top contenders and is always a thrill to watch.
The charming historic town of Meeteetse bustles when it hosts a rodeo as part of their all weekend Labor Day celebration . The celebration includes the rodeo, challenging mountain runs, a parade, craft fair, food booths and entertainment. Labor Day in Meeteetse is great fun for the entire family.
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