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Artist Talk with Deborah Butterfield
2025-07-16 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Exploring the Art of Sculpture and Horses Tuesday, July 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Coe Auditorium © 2025 Deborah Butterfield / Licensed
Join us for an engaging and inspiring presentation by renowned Montana sculptor Deborah Butterfield. This special event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential artists working in contemporary sculpture today. Butterfield will share personal reflections on her creative process, her enduring relationship with horses as artistic muse and subject, and the evolution of her sculptural work over the past five decades. Her talk will offer a deeper understanding of the emotional and symbolic resonance that her sculptures carry, as well as the technical processes behind their creation. Best known for her expressive and powerful bronze horse sculptures, Butterfield’s work captures the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability. In 2023, the Center proudly acquired her monumental piece Portal, a commanding presence now installed in the Whitney Western Art Museum. During her presentation, Butterfield will discuss the making of Portal, its significance within her body of work, and how it reflects broader themes in her artistic journey.
This event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome. Whether you’re a longtime admirer or new to her work, this is a unique chance to connect with a trailblazing artist whose vision has left a lasting mark on American art.

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Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue
2025-07-17 15:30, 2025-08-03 15:30, 2025-08-08 15:30, 2025-08-20 15:30, 2025-08-29 15:30
Twenty-One Years of Entertaining Guests from All Over the World!!
Dan Miller and his Cowboy Music Revue have been entertaining audiences from around the world for 20 years. Over 200,000 people from almost 70 foreign countries have enjoyed the first-class musicianship and family-friendly production that this group is famous for.
With multiple television appearances, including “Larry’s Country Diner” out of Nashville, Tennessee, and featured appearances on the Travel Channel, ESPN, and the Great American Country Network, Dan and the band have gathered a loyal following from coast to coast.
Multiple publications including USA Today, Cowboys and Indians and True West have profiled this talented ensemble from Cody, Wyoming.
Shows are at 3:30, doors open at 3:15. Tickets are $22 for adults and kids, $20 for seniors and groups (over 15 people).

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National Day of the American Cowboy – Meeteetse Celebration
2025-07-19 13:00 - 21:00
Mark your calendars for this up coming Saturday for a family fun night!!! Free Sloppy Joe feast, live band, games and a whole lot more!!!!

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Mural in Motion w/ John Hitchcock
2025-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Mural in Motion: John Hitchcock and Emily Arthur at the Plains Indian Museum July 20–25, 2025 | Plains Indian Museum This July,

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Mural in Motion: John Hitchcock Live at the Plains Indian Museum
2025-07-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Watch acclaimed artists John Hitchcock (Kiowa/Comanche) and Emily Arthur (American) bring Buffalo, Deer, Bird to life—a vibrant mural connecting the Buffalo Gallery with the People and Land of Many Gifts Gallery. Inspired by our upcoming 2026 Buffalo Nation exhibition, this live installation celebrates the deep bonds between land, people, and buffalo.

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Park County Fair
2025-07-22 08:00 - 18:00
Fair Line-Up
Come enjoy all the Park County Fair has to offer! From grandstand events, animal showing, rides, food, and more!
Weekly pass: $16 / Dailiy Pass $6 / Weekly Parking Pass $16 / Daily Parking Pass $6
Tuesday – Free Admission Day! Grandstand Event – Pig Mud Wrestling 6pm ($6)
Wednesday – Free Admission until 1pm. Grandstand Event The Arena Rock Show
Thursday – Free Admission until 1 pm. Grandstand Event – Truck Pulls ($12)
Friday – Grandstand Event – Figure 8 Racing ($17)
Saturday – Grandstand Event – Demolition Derby ($23)

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Park County Fair – Pig Wrestling
2025-07-22 18:00

Park County Fair – The Arena Rock Show
2025-07-23 18:00 - 2025-07-24 00:00

Park County Fair – Truck & Tractor Pulls
2025-07-24 18:00
Fair Line-Up
Come enjoy all the Park County Fair has to offer! From grandstand events, animal showing, rides, food, and more!
2025 Park County Fair, Truck and Tractor Pulls
Tickets go on sale July 1st at 8 AMBuy tickets at the box office on grounds or online at https://tickets.parkcountyeventsandfair.com/p/tickets
General Admission is $17Box Seats $23

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Park County Fair – Figure 8 Racing
2025-07-25 18:00

Park County Fair – Demolition Derby
2025-07-26 17:00

The Cody Bill Smith Memorial
2025-07-28 13:00 | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds), Rodeo Grounds | 519 West Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Event: Bill Smith Memorial
📅 Date: Monday, July 28th
🕐 Time: Celebration of Life at 1 PM | Rodeo 8 PM
📍 Location: Cody Stampede Grounds, Cody, WY
Join us for a special event honoring the life and legacy of “Cody” Bill Smith — 3-time Saddle Bronc World Champion and a true icon of the Western way of life.
The Bill Smith Memorial will feature a rough stock rodeo including:
🐎 Bareback
🐎 Saddle Bronc
🐂 Bull Riding
This is more than just a rodeo — it’s a tribute to a legend. Bill Smith passed away on June 1st, and we invite the entire community to celebrate his remarkable life and contributions to the sport.
🕊️ Celebration of Life begins at 1PM at the Stampede Grounds.
🎉 Rodeo action kicks off at 8 PM
Let’s fill the grandstands for Cody’s own, Bill Smith.

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The Cody Bill Smith Memorial Broncs & Bullriding
2025-07-28 20:00 | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds), Rodeo Grounds | 519 West Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join us for the Cody Bill Smith Memorial Broncs and Bullriding. Contact 307-527-9453 for entry information.

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Wild West Campfire Program
2025-08-02 20:00
Join Ranger Olivia for a talk about Buffalo Bill Cody and other characters from the wild, wild west around the campfire. We will also be making a yummy dessert in the dutch oven to enjoy! Day-Use Fees are waived for this park program. For directions, visit wyoparks.info/buffalobillmaps. For more information, visit wyoparks.info/buffalobill.

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The Boneman Returns: Bison Articulation
2025-08-04 09:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join The Boneman at the Draper Natural History Museum, August 4–15, to see a bison skeleton articulated bone-by-bone in this live, hands-on workshop.
August 4–15, 2025 | Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.Draper Natural History Museum
The Draper Natural History Museum welcomes back Lee Post—The Boneman—for a special two-week residency this August. From August 4 to 15, visitors can witness science in action as Lee, along with Draper staff and volunteers, articulates the skeleton of a 3-year-old male bison, building it bone-by-bone right on the museum floor.
Based in Homer, Alaska, Lee Post has spent over 30 years articulating skeletons of whales, moose, wolves, sea turtles, and more. His articulated specimens appear in exhibits across five states and three countries. He also teaches Marine Mammal Articulation each fall at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and authored ten books on animal skeleton preparation and articulation.
This hands-on project offers a rare chance to experience skeletal reconstruction up close. Visitors can observe daily progress and interact with the team as they piece together this iconic Western species.
Don’t miss this engaging, educational event with one of the most creative minds in natural history!

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Hunter Education Course
2025-08-04 17:45 - 20:45 | Cody Game & Fish Regional Office, 5 Tilden Trail, Cody, WY
A Traditional Course that will be held at the Cody Regional Office of Game and Fish located at 2 Tilden Trail Cody, Wyoming. This course will be held on 5 consecutive evenings beginning on Monday August 4th and continuing through Friday August 8th 2025.Classes begin at 5:45pm and last until 8:45 pm. Sign up using the link below or visit: https://wyomingoutdoorsmen.org/upcoming-wyoming-game-and-fish-hunter-education-courses-august-2025/.

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Leather Working Class
2025-08-08 08:00 - 17:00
Unleash Your Creativity: Learn the Art of Leatherworking
Ready to dive into a hands-on craft that’s as timeless as it is rewarding? Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to expand your skills, this immersive leatherworking class will guide you through the essentials of working with leather — and help you create something truly unique.
You’ll discover:
The different types of leather and their usesHow to “read a hide” and choose the right materialsCutting, pattern making, and both hand and machine sewing techniquesThe tools, glues, threads, and tricks of the trade that bring leather projects to lifeWork at Your Own PaceThis is a self-paced class designed to fit your schedule and creative flow. You can join for one day or two days — whatever you need to bring your project to life. Start a small custom piece like a pouch or purse, repair an item, or continue a work-in-progress. Chris will reach out before class to help you plan a project that excites and inspires you.
If you don’t finish your piece during the class, no worries — you’ll have the opportunity to return in September when Chris is back, and pick up right where you left off.
You’ll also get access to her personal list of trusted leather and supply sources, so you can continue creating with confidence at home.
*This is a two-day class*August 8th: 10am – 5pmAugust 9th: 10am – 5pm
Tuition: $195Includes access to all basic tools, supplies, and some leather to get you started. For more complex projects, Chris will help you source any additional materials during our pre-class call.
Let’s bring your leatherworking ideas to life — at your own pace, and with plenty of support!

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Buffalo Bill Art Show/Sale Live Auction Exhibit Grand Opening
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Bill Center of the West, BBCW | 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Live Auction Exhibit Grand Opening
Friday, August 15, 2025
6:00 PM 8:00 PM

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Cody Nite Rodeo – Park County Night
2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds), Rodeo Grounds | 519 West Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Welcome to the Cody Stampede Rodeo!Since the turn of the century, rodeos and parades have been part of the Fourth of July here in Cody, Wyoming. Ninety plus
years, starting officially in 1919, the Cody Stampede Rodeo has been held every summer. 2024 marks the 105th anniversary of Cody
Stampede and the 86th anniversary of the Cody Nite Rodeo performance

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Cody Nite Rodeo
2025-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds), Rodeo Grounds | 519 West Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Join us for a wild night of rodeo action!
Location: Cody Nite Rodeo Grounds
Rodeo Starts: 8:00 PM sharp
Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of thrills, spills, and hometown pride.
Phone: 307-587-5155

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Wyoming Singer/Songwriter Competition
2025-08-20 17:00 | The Colonel Venue & Cigar Lounge, 1328 Beck Ave, Cody, WY
The Wyoming Singer/Songwrtier Competition begins in June with qualifying rounds throughout the state. 3 contestants from each round will move on to the final competition Labor Day weekend at Ten Sleep Brewery in Ten Sleep, Wyoming. This year we have a singer-song writer competition and a Wyoming Song Competition. Check out the link for more information.
Interested in competing? Sign up here:https://www.wyomingsinger-songwriters.com/competition-entry$30 Wyoming singer-songwriter competition$20 commemorative state song competition$35 combined Wyoming singer-songwriter and commemorative state song competition
READ THE CODY JOURNAL ARTICLE ABOUT THIS EVENT

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Women’s Campout Weekend
2025-08-22 00:00
We will be getting out on the water to paddle board/kayak and visiting the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum. Registration is required, learn more at: wyoparks.info/WildflowerWomen

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Hunter Education Course – Internet Completion
2025-08-23 08:00 - 13:00
An Internet Completion Course that will be held in the Heart Mountain Hall located at the Park County Fairgrounds in Powell on Saturday August 23rd beginning at 8:00am and lasting until 1:00pm. Students MUST have completed the online course prior to the class and provide your completion certificate at check-in.
Sign up using the link below or visit: https://wyomingoutdoorsmen.org/upcoming-wyoming-game-and-fish-hunter-education-courses-august-2025/.

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Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair
2025-08-29 10:00 - 16:00
August 29th – September 1st enjoy a 3 day Craft Fair from 10am-4pm. 3rd Annual Car Show, a Parade, street games and a Rodeo!

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Ladies Night
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Cody Firearms Experience, Cody Firearms Experience | 142 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
Calling all Wyoming Ladies!
DSC and Cody Firearms Experience are proud to host their first together ladies night!
August 29th from 7-9pm.
Limited seating available and… did I mention IT IS FREE?? The only requirement is you must be a Wyoming resident and like to have fun!
-Snacks
-Beverages
-Permanent Jewelry
-Firearm Fun
Sign Up

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Cody Nite Rodeo Finals
2025-08-29 20:00 | Stampede Park (rodeo grounds), Rodeo Grounds | 519 West Yellowstone Ave, Cody, Wyoming
The 2025 Cody Nite Rodeo Season is coming to an end soon! Come watch the top contestants compete on August 29th, 30th and 31st!!

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