Sheridan, Wyoming
Born in a Barn 2027
Sept 17-18, 2027
Friday and Saturday. Year 16 of the ranch market that fills Sheridan every fall. Hours and admission are not announced yet.
Born in a Barn · Sept 17-18, 2027
Born in a Barn 2027 is Sept 17-18, 2027 in Sheridan, Wyoming, on a working ranch outside town (the 2026 venue was about 6 miles east of downtown). Hours and admission are not announced yet. Park in the field next to the venue, and plan ahead if you are hauling furniture home. Wyo Stays is a local property manager that housed an estimated 210+ guests last year. Join the waitlist for first look at 2027 stays.
The 2026 ledger
What Born in a Barn 2026 looked like for our guests
Wyo Stays housed an estimated 210+ guests across 37 stays that checked in September 16–19, 2026, and the event weekend sold out.
Hosting in Wyoming since 2017. Rating: average of the 3,578 star-rated reviews across our listings on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, each from a completed stay.
Source: Wyo Stays reservation system records, confirmed reservations checking in September 16–19, 2026. Guest total is an estimate: registered guests plus roughly three unregistered guests per stay.
- Stays checked in
- 37
- Guests housed (estimated)
- 210+
- Event weekend
- Sold out
- Guest rating
- 4.89★
Plan the haul
Hauling and parking
- Parking:A field next to the venue. Riders on horseback direct you in.
- Big buys:Ranch hands cart larger pieces and help load your vehicle. Some guests pull trailers.
- Where you sleep matters:The cards below show which of our Sheridan homes can take a garage or a trailer.
- The Onyx at The Main ExchangeGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Ask us
~11 min (6.1 mi) (from downtown)
- The Pearl of SheridanGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Ask us
~11 min (6.1 mi) (from downtown)
- Downtown Sheridan ApartmentGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Ask us
~11 min (6.1 mi) (from downtown)
- PanoramaGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Ask us
Call to confirm
- The Maple by Wyo StaysGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Ask us
14 min (8.1 mi)
- Circle Bar ManorGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Yes
~11 min (6.1 mi) (from downtown)
- Harbour HideoutGarage: Ask usTrailer parking: Ask us
11 min (7.4 mi)
- Paloma on MainGarage: YesTrailer parking: Ask us
12 min (6.4 mi)
- The Leather RoseGarage: YesTrailer parking: Ask us
12 min (6.4 mi)
"Yes" is quoted from that property's own listing: Circle Bar Manor has trailer parking at the end of the block (not on the property), and Paloma on Main and The Leather Rose share a building with its own garage. "Ask us" means unconfirmed, not no. Call (307) 763-5449 before you book around it. Drive times checked against Google Maps 2026-08-28 to the 2026 venue.
We can lend a hand
Haul help
- Dolly and wagon loan:We keep a hand dolly and a garden wagon on hand to help move a big find from your vehicle to the door.
- Moving blankets and packing help:We keep moving blankets to wrap furniture and mirrors, and can help you pack fragile pieces for the ride home.
- Truck and trailer help for big finds:For larger pieces, we can offer a truck or trailer and an extra pair of hands loading it, depending on what's available that weekend.
Details and availability are confirmed when 2027 opens. Tell us what you need on the waitlist.
Survival guide
Arrival timeline
THU 16
Arrive
Thursday, Sept 16
Land in Sheridan
Check in, eat a real dinner and sleep. You skip the early road start and reach the gate rested.
FRI 17
First pick
Friday, Sept 17
Go early, eat first, then shop
Friday has first-pick inventory and the biggest crowds. In 2026 the gates ran 10 am to 6 pm. Eat in the food field before the wares so you shop patient.
Evening: Mint Bar on Main Street
Much of the crowd migrates downtown after the gates close. The Mint Bar has been running since 1907.
SAT 18
Slower
Saturday, Sept 18
Slower, more conversational
Vendors shift slightly between days. Saturday is relaxed and good for the booths you missed.
Drive times to Sheridan
| From | Distance | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, WY | 35 miles | ~35 min | I-90 north |
| Gillette, WY | ~103 miles | ~1 hr 30 min | I-90 west |
| Billings, MT | ~130 miles | ~2 hr | I-90 south |
| Casper, WY | ~149 miles | ~2 hr 15 min | I-25 north to I-90 |
Checked against Google Maps 2026-08-28. The 2026 venue is about 6 miles (11 minutes) east of downtown Sheridan.
What to wear
Weather
September in Sheridan averages a high of about 76°F and a low of about 43°F, with 1.47 inches of rain across the whole month. Mornings start cool and afternoons warm up, so wear layers. The market is open-air on a ranch, not a paved fairground, so wear good walking shoes.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Sheridan County Airport, September monthly averages. These are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast the week of the event.
43°avg low
avg high76°
- Rain, whole month
- 1.47 in
- What it means
- Cool mornings, warm afternoons. Bring layers.
What to pack
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Eat first. Shop patient. Sleep close to Main Street.
Questions
Born in a Barn 2027, answered
When is Born in a Barn 2027?
Born in a Barn 2027 is Sept 17-18, 2027 in Sheridan, Wyoming, as announced by the organizer. Hours and admission for 2027 have not been announced yet.
Where is Born in a Barn held?
In 2026 it was held at 415 US Highway 14 E, Sheridan, Wyoming, on a working ranch about 6 miles (11 minutes) east of downtown. Confirm the 2027 location at borninabarnwyo.com.
How much does Born in a Barn cost?
The organizer has not announced 2027 admission. Check borninabarnwyo.com closer to the event.
Where do I park, and can I haul furniture home?
Parking is in a field next to the venue, with riders on horseback directing you in. Ranch hands cart larger pieces and help load your vehicle, and some guests pull trailers. The hauling table on this page shows which Wyo Stays homes have a garage or trailer parking.
Should I arrive Thursday?
We think so. Coming in Thursday, September 16, 2027 gets you dinner in Sheridan, a full night's sleep and a short drive to the gate instead of an early start on the road. Friday has the first-pick inventory and the biggest crowds.
Can I book a Wyo Stays home for Born in a Barn 2027?
2027 rates are not set yet. Join the waitlist on this page and we will email you first when Wyo Stays homes open for Sept 17-18, 2027.
Is Wyo Stays affiliated with Born in a Barn?
No. Wyo Stays is a Sheridan property manager that houses guests who attend. Dates, hours, vendors and admission come from the organizer at borninabarnwyo.com.
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First look
Join the 2027 waitlist
Wyo Stays manages homes across Sheridan. 2027 rates are not set, so we do not list them. Join the waitlist and you hear from us first when Sept 17-18, 2027 opens.
Born in a Barn · Sept 17-18, 2027
The company behind the stays
Why book with Wyo Stays
Licensed Wyoming Real Estate Brokerage — Firm License #236100, active.
Source: Wyoming Real Estate Commission license lookup, online.wyrec.org, dated 2026-09-30.
VRBO Premier Host since 2017.
Source: Confirmed directly, validated with VRBO & Expedia Group.
Named to The Sheridan Press's 20 Under 40, 2023.
Source: The Sheridan Press, “Goodyear a ‘serial entrepreneur’”, dated 2023-06-24.
Book direct: why it can cost less
Booking platforms build their own fees into the total you see at checkout. Book directly with Wyo Stays and there's no platform booking fee layered on top: what you pay is the stay itself, plus taxes.
That doesn't mean direct is automatically cheaper on every date — nightly rates, fees, and taxes all vary by property and dates. The fair way to compare is total-to-total: put the same check-in, check-out, and guest count into both, then compare the final number at checkout, not the nightly rate. See dated, side-by-side examples from real Wyo Stays bookings.
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Wyo Stays is not affiliated with Born in a Barn. We are a Sheridan property manager. Event details come from the organizer at borninabarnwyo.com. Mountain photos are public domain via Wikimedia Commons. Browse Wyo Stays homes