CODY WYOMING AND IRMA HOTEL EVENTS7
MAY 2008
Saturday May 3rd, 2008:
EVENT: Buffalo Bill Historical Center Spring Open House @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center from 8am to 8pm
Tour all five museums for free.
Location – Buffalo Bill Historical Center – 728 Sheridan Avenue Cody Wy
Contact – Lee Haines 307-578-4014
Saturday May 10th, 2008:
EVENT: Cody Wild West Days
THIS EVENT RUNS – MAY 9TH – 11TH 2008
Location of Cody Wild West Days is at the Irma Hotel and Cody Stampede Grounds.
This is a Top Notch Horse Sale and top Notch Barrel Racing Competition.
May 9 – All Day Video at The Irma Hotel
Ranch Horse Competition
Open Barrel Race
May 10- 8am Opens the Top Notch Horse Sale
May 11 – Top Notch Barrel Racing
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Location – The Irma Hotel – 1192 Sheridan Ave Cody Wy
Contact – Kay Clark 307-754-4320
JUNE 2008
Sunday June 1st, 2008:
EVENT: Cody Nite Rodeo Begins for the summer @ The Cody Stampede Grounds @ 8pm
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE JUNE 1 – AUGUST 31 @ 8:00PM
Saturday June 7th, 2008:
EVENT: 12th Annual Cancer Run Leaves Cassies @ 10:30am
Bring your motorcycle and fun attitude. Raise money to fight cancer.
Location: Cassies Supper Club , Cody WY
Contact: Rick “Fly” Brod @ 307-587-9744
Wednesday June 11th , 2008:
EVENT: Jake Clark's Mule Days in Ralston
THIS EVENT RUNS – June 11th – 15th, 2008
Parade and mule rodeo and sale, dance and shooting seminars. .
Location – Downtown Ralston Wy
Contact – Kay Clark 307-754-4320
Thursday June 12th, 2008:
EVENT: Cody's Wild West Shootout – Cody Shooting Complex
THIS EVENT RUNS – June 12th and 13th, 2008
Cowboy action shoot at Cody shooting complex.
Location – Cody Shooting Complex Cody Wy
Contact – Carolyn LaCroix 307-587-2946
Friday June 13th, 2008:
EVENT: Winchester Club of America Show @ Riley Arena
THIS EVENT RUNS – June 13 th to June 22 nd , 2008
Buying, trading and selling guns. Education displays
Location – Riley Ice Arena Cody Wy
Contact – Brian Kjensmo 406-633-2207
Saturday June 21st, 2008:
EVENT: 27 th Annual Plains Indian Museum PowWow @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center
THIS EVENT RUNS – June 21 st and 22 nd , 2008
The Powwow is held on the Joe Robbie Powwow Garden on the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Grounds.
This family event is a colorful dance contest among Plains Indian tribal members.
Tickets are available at the gate.
Location – Buffalo Bill Historical Center – 728 Sheridan Avenue Cody Wy
Contact – Megan Wasp 307-578-4028
Thursday June 26th, 2008:
EVENT: 19 th Annual Old West Show & Auction @ The Riley Arena
THIS EVENT RUNS – June 26th to 28th, 2008
Location – Riley Arena Cody Wy
Contact – Brian Lebel 307-587-9014
EVENT: Wyoming Old West Round Up @ Cody Middle School
THIS EVENT RUNS – June 26th to 28th, 2008
Old West collectibles, books, guns, antiques, jewelry, beadwork, rugs and more.
Contact – Round-Up Productions 406-834-3603
Monday June 30th, 2008:
EVENT: Cody/Yellowstone PRCA Xtreme Bulls, @ Cody Stampede Rodeo Grounds
Top bull riders compete on tough bulls.
Contact – Park County Travel Council 307-587-2297
JULY 2008
Tuesday July 1st, 2008:
EVENT: 89th Annual Cody Stampede
THIS EVENT RUNS – July 1 st to 4 th , 2008
Cody's major event of the year with rodeos, parades, fireworks and family entertainment.
Contact – Rodeo Ticket Office 800-207-0744
Wednesday July 2nd, 2008:
EVENT: Wild West Extravaganza @ City Park
THIS EVENT RUNS – July 2nd to 4th , 2008
Craft fair in City Park.
Contact – Becky Kinkade 505-270-7498
Thursday July 3rd, 2008:
EVENT: Runners' Stampede 5K and 10K Run/Walk @ 7am
5 K and 10K Run
Contact – Julie Brown 307-587-0400
Saturday July 5th, 2008:
EVENT: Cody Yellowstone PRCA Xtreme Bull Ride @ 6pm
Top bull riders compete on tough bulls.
Contact – Park County Travel Council 307-587-2297
EVENT: Concert in the Park, Cody 6p to 8p at City Park
FREE CONCERTS EVERY FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL AUGUST 29 TH , 2008.
Bring your family. Tonight's concert will be the launch of the Yellowstone Jazz Festival. Artist TBA
Contact – Rob Schoever 307-587-0400
Location: Cody City Park 9 th and Sheridan Ave, Cody WY
Tuesday July 22nd, 2008:
EVENT: Park County Fair @ Powell WY Fair Grounds
THIS EVENT RUNS July 22 nd to 27 th , 2008
Traditional county fair with livestock, carnival, stage acts (2007 was Emerson Drive), 4H competitions and lots of food and fun!
AUGUST 2008
Friday August 1st, 2008:
EVENT: 13 th Annual Wild West Balloon Fest BALLOON Glow, Dust, Mentock Park Cody WY
THIS EVENT RUNS August 1st to 3rd, 2008
Balloon pilots fire up their propane tanks and inflate their hot air balloons, keeping the balloons tied to the ground. This colorful event delights young and old. Kids love it! Bring your camera.
Always looking for volunteers to help crew for the balloons. This is a fun, social exercise and the balloon pilots really appreciate the help. Call Jack Way or show up at Mentock Park about a ½ hour before dusk.
Contact Jack Way 307-527-7424
Friday August 7 th , 2008:
EVENT: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout @Buffalo Bill Historical Center
THIS EVENT RUNS August 7 th to 9 th , 2008
This shooting event is mostly staged at the Cody Shooting Complex but there are also some parts scheduled to happen at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
Contact Jill Gleich 307-578-4025 jillo@bbhc.org
Friday August 15th, 2008:
EVENT: Wings & Wheels, Powell Airport
THIS EVENT RUNS August 15 th to 16 th , 2008
Fly-in, car show, food and fun. Powell Airport.
Contact Kim Capron 307-754-3949
Saturday August 16th, 2008:
EVENT: Annual Kirwin Ghost Town Excursion Meeteetse WY
Tour the ghost town of Kirwin. Four-wheel-drive recommended.
Contact Meeteetse Visitors Info Center 307-868-2454
Thursday, August 28th, 2008:
EVENT: 26 th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Opening @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center
THIS EVENT STARTS August 28 th
Opening reception with refreshments. Meet artists and see over 100 pieces of contemporary western art. FREE
This art show hangs in the John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery until, Friday 5pm, September 26 th . It is free to the public
Contact Carri Dobbins 307-587-5029
SEPTEMBER 2008
Tuesday September 23rd , 2008:
EVENT: Cody High Style @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY
THIS EVENT RUNS August 23rd to 27th , 2008
Exhibition, fashion show, and seminars regarding western designs in furniture, accessories and fashion.
Contact Jill Osiecki 307-578-4025
September 26th, 2008:
EVENT: 27th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sales @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY
THIS EVENT RUNS August 26th and 27th, 2008
Sale and Quick Draw. Exhibit and live auction sale of the finest contemporary Western Art. Quick Draw on Saturday.
Contact Kathy Thompson 307-587-5029 art@buffalobillartshow.com
EVENT: 32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Historical Center Patrons Ball @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY
Tickets are $250 for BBHC members. Reservations are required. This formal dinner and dance sells out early.
Contact Jill Gleich 307-578-4025 jillo@bbhc.org
Saturday September 6th, 2008:
EVENT: Holiday Open House @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY
Refreshments, entertainment, children's reading and a visit from Santa.
Contact Buffalo Bill Historical Center 307-587-4771
Saturday September 13th, 2008:
EVENT: Cody Country Christmas Celebration Downtown Cody, WY
Sleigh rides, entertainment, ice sculpting, parade and Santa. Downtown and top of the hill.
