“DON’T MISS” EVENTS

The council’s major fundraiser, the Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball is a rip-snorting cowboy extravaganza of music, dancing, prime rib dinner, gun raffle, silent and live auctions, and Wild West entertainment to which the entire adult community is invited. The event is held annually on the Saturday nearest Col. Wm F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s birthday (February 26), declared “Buffalo Bill Day” by official proclamation of the Cody City Council.

The Cody Auditorium rocks during the Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball. Earlier in the week, members of Council 4031 will have converted the Cody Auditorium into Wolfville Hall, the dancing and gambling establishment that hosted the town’s biggest events in the days when Buffalo Bill walked our streets.

Net proceeds from the Ball benefit local charities and service programs such as the Cody Cupboard, Meals on Wheels, Needy Kids Fund, Bright Futures Mentoring Program, Heart Mountain Volunteer Medical Clinic, Crisis Intervention Services, and Serenity Pregnancy Resource Center, as well as local families, regardless of faith or membership in the Knights of Columbus, experiencing special needs due to uninsured medical expenses, house fires, or other emergencies, and more.

The Cody Xtreme Bulls and Bullfighters Only events are high-octane, adrenaline-packed rodeo spectacles that showcase some of the most daring athletes and skilled bulls in the sport. Held annually in Cody, Wyoming, these events feature top-tier bull riders competing against some of the most aggressive and powerful bulls in the world, with the goal of staying atop for a full 8 seconds. What sets these events apart is the addition of “Bullfighters Only”—a thrilling competition where professional bullfighters engage in a unique and dangerous challenge, attempting to outmaneuver the bulls in a fast-paced, mano-a-mano showdown. The Cody Xtreme Bulls and Bullfighters Only events highlight the extreme bravery and athleticism of both the riders and bullfighters, offering fans a pulse-pounding, action-filled experience that celebrates the grit and intensity of rodeo culture.

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The Cody Stampede Rodeo is one of the premier rodeo events in the United States, held annually in Cody, Wyoming, each July during the Fourth of July celebration. Established in 1919, the Cody Stampede has become a staple of Western heritage, drawing crowds from all over the world to witness top-tier rodeo action. This PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) event features a thrilling lineup of traditional rodeo competitions, including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. What makes the Cody Stampede truly special is its rich history and the authentic Western atmosphere that permeates the entire town, with rodeo performances taking place at the Cody Stampede Rodeo Grounds, an iconic venue known for its incredible energy and enthusiastic crowds. With a festive blend of competitive spirit, cowboy culture, and a celebration of Independence Day, the Cody Stampede Rodeo remains a must-see event for rodeo fans and visitors alike.

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The Cody Stampede Rodeo is one of the premier rodeo events in the United States, held annually in Cody, Wyoming, each July during the Fourth of July celebration. Established in 1919, the Cody Stampede has become a staple of Western heritage, drawing crowds from all over the world to witness top-tier rodeo action. This PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) event features a thrilling lineup of traditional rodeo competitions, including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. What makes the Cody Stampede truly special is its rich history and the authentic Western atmosphere that permeates the entire town, with rodeo performances taking place at the Cody Stampede Rodeo Grounds, an iconic venue known for its incredible energy and enthusiastic crowds. With a festive blend of competitive spirit, cowboy culture, and a celebration of Independence Day, the Cody Stampede Rodeo remains a must-see event for rodeo fans and visitors alike.

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