Rodeos

Cody, Wyoming, the Rodeo Capital of the World

The hardy families that ventured to the Rocky Mountains of Cody, Wyoming required skills of horsemanship and roping. In order to handle and manage livestock, settlers needed to know how to ride, rope, and tame wild stock. Today, this Wild West dexterity is still used on working ranches in Wyoming. Thanks to showman Buffalo Bill Cody’s entertaining twist on these herding skills, Cody is now known as the Rodeo Capital of the World.

Cody Stampede Rodeo

The Cody Stampede , July 1–4, attracts cowboys from across North America to compete for big purses, and ride the best rodeo stock in the country. This rodeo celebration offers 4 days of action packed rodeo entertainment, craft fair, food booths and daily parades.

Cody Nite Rodeo

The longest running rodeo in the United States, The Cody Nite Rodeo is held every evening from June 1st through August 31st, at 8:00pm. Operating for over 60 years, the Cody Nite Rodeo hosts full rodeo entertainment including riding, roping, and bull and bronc riding.

Cody/Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls Event

This annual event brings the top bull riders in the country to Cody to compete on the top bulls. Many of the competitors are hoping to make it to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.