Happy Wednesday, Journal Tribe!

The big event this weekend is Wyoming’s Largest Indoor RV Show at Riley Arena (Thursday - Saturday) and the Miss Cody Stampede Royalty Competition (at the Irma Hotel on Saturday and at the Rodeo Grounds on Sunday).

Thursday: There's a Birding Walk to start your day along the Shoshone River, and the Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program continues at the courthouse on weekdays. In the evening, there's the Cowboy Joe Happy Hour and Elevated LABS, both at Cody Craft Brewing.


Friday: At the golf course, there's the Cowboy Joe Club Golf Series, and at the Thomas the Apostle Center the Spring Writer’s Retreat begins and runs through Sunday. A Bag Book Sale happens at the library Friday evening and most of the day on Saturday. Also, Eric Barlow will be at Cody Craft Brewing for a Governor Candidate Meet & Greet.

Saturday: Start your day with the annual Wapiti Fire Hall Open House, and Gradient Mountain Sports is holding its Annual Boat & Gear Swap. Head to Park County Fairgrounds for a Car & Bike Show, or to Mentock Park to lend a hand with the Tracy Miller Cancer Benefit. In the evening, head to City Park for Politics in the Park where all candidates have been invited for an informal meet and greet by the Cody High School’s Youth for Justice.

Sunday: Head to the rec center for a Free Day, and there will be a Community Baby Shower at the Catholic Church. Wrap up your weekend at the Chamberlin Inn for Songwriter Sunday with Jeff Sandvik.

Enjoy your weekend!

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CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR ALL EVENTS

Find the printed version of the weekend events at:
Libations - The Irma Hotel - Cowboy Palace - 11th Street Spa - Rawhide Coffee - Mtn High Health Foods - Anytime Fitness - Holiday Inn - The Ivy - Cody Jewelers - Yellowstone Regional Airport - North Fork Anglers - The Chamberlin Inn - Grape & Grain - Ponderosa Campground and more.
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Giving Back/Fundraisers

A Taste of Ireland Performance (May 22)
Open Water Slam (May 23-June 28)
Blossoming Craft Fair (May 23)
Summer Kickoff w/ the Triple C Cowboys (May 23)
BBAS Master Class: Expressive Wildlife and Horse Portraits (May 29
Big Horn Basin Rock Show (May 29-30)
Cody Night Rodeo Begins (June 1)
Cowboy Calcutta – Frontier Festival (June 5)
Kids Fishing Day and Derby (June 6)
Frontier Festival (June 6-7)

Down the Road

A Taste of Ireland Performance (May 22)
Open Water Slam (May 23-June 28)
Blossoming Craft Fair (May 23)
Summer Kickoff w/ the Triple C Cowboys (May 23)
BBAS Master Class: Expressive Wildlife and Horse Portraits (May 29
Big Horn Basin Rock Show (May 29-30)
Cody Night Rodeo Begins (June 1)
Cowboy Calcutta – Frontier Festival (June 5)
Kids Fishing Day and Derby (June 6)
Frontier Festival (June 6-7)

The Bulletin Board

We've revamped the Bulletin Board - Here's the Link for All Entries
Resources
Property Tax Exemption Info
Street Sweeping
Watering Schedule
Yard Waste Roll-Out Info
Belfry Boat Launch Public Survey
Fundraisers & Raffles
Go Fund Me - Jake Graham
Adam Rickard Family Fundraiser
Mike Poulsen Go Fund Me
Faith & Fortune Raffle (Veritas)
Back the Blue Golf Raffle
Donate a car to Cody Fire School
Chase the Ace
WyoGives Application Info
Fund the Fun - Concerts in the Park
Job Openings
City of Cody
Chamberlin Inn
Gail Construction
Fireworks Factory outlet
Park County Public Works Department
Libations
Bargain Box
More Burgers and Shakes
Park County School District 6
Rooster's Cafe
Carter Mountain Motel
Millstone PIzza
Heart Mtn Bar & Grill
Brewgards
Trailhead
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Search & Rescue
By Western Hands
Big Horn Food Services
Wyoming State Parks
Cody Pizza Company
Vendor Calls
Frontier Festival
Blossoming Craft Fair (Eagles
Park County Fair
Miscellaneous
BBCW Kids Programs
CodyArts Art Camp Summer 2026
First Aid Training
Western Photography Clinic
Financial Peace University for Single Parents
Movies at Big Horn Cinemas
The Fence & Beyond Schedule
Learn to Hunt
Chamberlin Inn Call for Songwriters

EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

    THURSDAY | May 14, 2026

    Yoder Donuts Food Truck | Charge N Brew | 7:00 am - 11:00 am
    Birding Walks | Shoshone River | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program | Park County Courthouse | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    CRC Toddler Play Group | Cody Library | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Wyoming’s Largest Indoor RV Show | Riley Arena | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Toddler Time | Powell Library | 10:30 am
    Rotary Club Member Meeting | The Irma Hotel | 12:00 pm
    Screen Free Thursdays | Cody Library | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Dungeons & Dragons Club – Teens | Cody Library | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Chess Club – All Ages Welcome | Cody Library | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Starship and Sword Society Book Group | Cody Library | 5:00 pm
    Cowboy Joe Happy Hour | Cody Craft Brewing | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Elevated LABS | Cody Craft Brewing | 6:00 pm
    Club/Merengue Dance Classes | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Open Mic Night | The Colonel | 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

      FRIDAY | May 15, 2026

      Yoder Donuts Food Truck | Rocky Mtn Discount Sports | 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
      Family History Friday Sessions | Powell Library | 9:00 am
      Cowboy Joe Club Golf Series | Olive Glenn Golf Club | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
      Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program | Park County Courthouse | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Wiggly West Tours | Buffalo Bill Center of the West | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
      Wyoming’s Largest Indoor RV Show | Riley Arena | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
      Family History Friday Sessions | Cody Library | 1:00 pm
      Read to a Dog | Cody Library | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Spring Writer’s Retreat | Thomas the Apostle Center | 3:00 pm
      Bag Book Sale | Cody Library | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Governor Candidate Meet & Greet | Cody Craft Brewing | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
      Dinner & Karaoke | Fraternal Order of Eagles Cody 818 | 6:00 pm
      Aaron Walker – Live Music | Chamberlin Inn | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      The BusKings – Live Music | The Irma Hotel | 6:30 pm
      Poker Night | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge | 7:00 pm
      The Cody Boys – Live Music | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

      SATURDAY | May 16, 2026

      Spring Writer’s Retreat | Thomas the Apostle Center | All Day
      Wapiti Fire Hall Open House | Wapiti Fire Hall | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
      Boot & Bottle Trail Ride | Boot & Bottle Club | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
      Annual Boat & Gear Swap | Gradient Mountain Sports | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
      Convention of the States (COS) and Coffee | Rawhide Coffee | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
      Cody Farmers Market | Bob Moore Parking Lot | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
      Car & Bike Show | Park County Fair Grounds | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Free Women’s BJJ Class | Potter Combat Academy | 10:00 am
      Bag Book Sale | Cody Library | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Wyoming’s Largest Indoor RV Show | Riley Arena | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
      Acoustic Jam at Rawhide | Rawhide Coffee | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
      Tracy Miller Cancer Benefit | Mentock Park | 11:00 am
      Long Covid: Why some recover & others don’t. | Holiday Inn | 11:00 am
      Cody Cubs – B vs. Lewistown | Hugh Smith Park | 12:00 pm
      Anything But a Brush Sip & Paint | Steph's Kitchen | 2:00 pm
      Cody Cubs – B vs. GVO | Hugh Smith Park | 4:00 pm
      Politics in the Park | City Park | 5:00 pm
      Miss Cody Stampede Royalty Competition | The Irma Hotel | 5:00 pm
      Brett Savage – Live Music | The Irma Hotel | 6:30 pm
      Music Bingo | Brewgards | 7:30 pm
      Jalan Crossland – Live Music | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge | 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
      Cody Bartels – Live Music | Blanca Tatanka | 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm

        SUNDAY| May 17, 2026

        Sunday Morning Breakfast | Fraternal Order of Eagles Cody 818 | 8:00 am - 10:30 am
        Rec Center Free Day | Paul Stock Aquatic and Recreation Ctr | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
        Sunday Brunch | Brewgards | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
        Sunday Brunch | WyOld West Brewing Company - Powell | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
        Miss Cody Stampede Royalty Competition | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds) | 9:00 am
        Sunday Brunch | Trailhead Bar & Grill | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
        Prime Rib Brunch Buffet | The Irma Hotel | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
        Community Baby Shower | St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
        Spring Writer’s Retreat | Thomas the Apostle Center | All Day
        Songwriter Sunday – Jeff Sandvik | Chamberlin Inn | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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