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Frontier Festival
2026-05-26 07:34 - 2026-06-06 00:00 (America/Denver) | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds), Rodeo Grounds | 519 West Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
In partnership with the Cody Medical Foundation, the Park County America’s 250 committee host a Chuckwagon Cookoff at the Cody Stampede Grounds June 6-7, 2026.
Up to five competing chuckwagons cooking authentic meals over campfires. Also, you’ll find the kiddie corral with many activities and vendors with a homesteading flair.

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51st Annual Winchester Gun Show
2026-05-26 07:34 - 2026-07-10 00:00 | Riley Arena, Riley Arena | 1400 Heart Mountain Street
We are pleased to announce that the speaker for the annual banquet being held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 6:00 pm will be Hunter Old Elk. Hunter Old Elk is the curator at the Plains Indians Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Her presentation title is “Beauty and Function: Plains Indian Rifle Cases and Gun Stock War Clubs.” She will discuss how Indigenous creators adapted rifle cases and gun stock war clubs for personal uses.
In addition to Hunter’s presentation, we will present awards to those who attended the show with educational displays and hold our annual prize raffle. Tickets are $50.00 each and are available through the WACA Office by calling 406-285-3722 (M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST). Payment can be made by check or credit card no later than June 29, 2026. Only unsold tickets will be available at the Cody Show.

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Bill Oliver Horsemanship: The Basics (Audit only)
2026-05-26 07:34 - 2026-07-10 00:00
The Basics – Advancing Young Horses through the first 30 Days and beyond
@ Almost Paradise Arena, Powell, WY Clinic is FULL as of 1/12/26. Call 307-272-7907 to be placed on the wait list.
July 10-12, 2026 ​
​What do you do after your colt is started? Bring your young horse and learn together what drills, skills, and techniques Bill uses, time and again, to build a solid foundation and set them up for success no matter what their discipline will be. This is the first time this clinic has been offered and will be jam packed with fun. It’s time to take your colts to the next level. Don’t miss your chance to ride with Bill. Limited to 12 spots! Rider Minimum Age: 15
​This clinic is for started 2-3 year old colts and older horses that are in need of the basics.
​$625/Horse and Rider
Please call for information on accommodations and stalls, 307-272-7907.
​Pay online to register: https://link.waveapps.com/k73tah-fdpw7n
Auditors Welcome $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$60 for all 3 days, paid in advance: https://link.waveapps.com/zqcysr-nvqdcg
Or mail a check to 115 Road 2EE, Cody, WY 82414 to avoid the online fee.

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The Basics-Advancing Young Horses
2026-05-26 07:34 - 2026-07-10 00:00
The Basics – Almost Paradise Arena, Powell, WY
Advancing Young Horses through the first 30 Days and beyond
July 10-12, 2026 ​
What do you do after the colt is started? Come learn what drills, skills, and techniques Bill has used time and again to get a solid foundation start on your young horse to set them up for a successful career. This clinic is the first time ever offered, and will be jam packed with fun and information for you to take your colts to the next level. Don’t miss your chance to ride, limited to 12 spots!
Clinic is for started 2-3 year old colts but also any older horses that are in need of basics.
$625/horse and rider
Audit for $35/day or $60 for all three days
Pay online to register: https://link.waveapps.com/k73tah-fdpw7n
Auditors Welcome $35/day: https://link.waveapps.com/eje5v7-xqrx7c
$60 for all 3 days, paid in advance:https://link.waveapps.com/zqcysr-nvqdcg
Or mail a check to 115 Road 2EE, Cody, WY 82414 to avoid the online fee.

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