The Sheridan WYO Rodeo and World Championship Indian Relay is a four-night PRCA rodeo held every July at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, alongside a Main Street parade, a carnival, and the Indian Relay Races. Confirmed by the Sheridan WYO Rodeo organizing committee: July 14–17, 2027. Rodeo week runs July 12–18, 2027 and is the busiest week of the year in Sheridan County. Book lodging months ahead — Wyo Stays manages rentals walkable to downtown.
The 97th Annual
Sheridan WYO Rodeo 2027
July 14–17, 2027 · Sheridan County Fairgrounds
Rodeo Week: July 12–18, 2027
Confirmed by the Sheridan WYO Rodeo organizing committee: July 14–17, 2027.
WHEN
July 14–17, 2027
7 PM nightly
Rodeo Week: July 12–18, 2027
TICKETS
sheridanwyorodeo.com
only
On-sale date not yet announced
WHERE
Sheridan County
Fairgrounds
1753 Victoria St
WHAT
PRCA Rodeo
Indian Relay Races
Parade · Carnival · 5K
Confirmed by the Sheridan WYO Rodeo organizing committee: July 14–17, 2027. Buy tickets only at sheridanwyorodeo.com — it is the sole official source.
The event was renamed on April 22, 2026 to “Sheridan WYO Rodeo and World Championship Indian Relay.”
Sub-events across the surrounding week — parade, 5K, pancake breakfast, carnival opening, Sunday polo — have no published 2027 timings yet. 2027 timing not yet announced — 2026 pattern shown for planning.
Rodeo Week Schedule
Wednesday, July 14, 2027
Tickets
Buy tickets only at sheridanwyorodeo.com. It is the sole official source. Do not purchase from third-party vendors — E-tix is the only authorized online seller.
In-Person Launch
2027 date not yet announced
Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Has opened in spring in past years
Online Sales
2027 date not yet announced
via sheridanwyorodeo.com
Powered by E-tix
· Children 2 and under: free on a lap. Age 3+: ticket needed.
· Accessible seating available — request when purchasing.
· Season ticket holders: seats held until June 1.
· General: 307-675-9963 · Tickets: 307-675-2009
Getting There & Parking
The Sheridan County Fairgrounds has very limited on-site parking (handicap only). Plan ahead.
🚌 Free Shuttle — Best Option
Downtown Shuttle
Pickup: 103 N Gould St (old Cook Ford building)
Drop-off: Fairgrounds 5th St entrance
Sheridan High School Shuttle
Park at: SHS south exit lot → shuttle to fairgrounds
Runs: 5:00–7:30 PM (before) · 9:30–11:30 PM (after) · Every 20–30 min · FREE all 4 nights · No alcohol on shuttle
🅿️ Parking Options
· Fairgrounds lot: Handicap only (valid tag required)
· Downtown Sheridan: Free city lots + street parking → take shuttle from 103 N Gould
· Sheridan High School: Free lot, shuttle to fairgrounds
· Neighborhood streets: Available but fills fast — arrive before 5:30 PM
💡 Pro Tip from Locals
Stay at a Wyo Stays downtown property — walk to the shuttle stop at 103 N Gould and skip the parking hassle entirely. Browse downtown stays →
Book Your Rodeo Week Stay
Where to Stay for WYO Rodeo Week
Rodeo week is Sheridan's busiest — hotels fill up fast and prices surge. Vacation rentals give you more space, a full kitchen, and no resort fees.
Why Vacation Rental > Hotel for Rodeo Week
✓Full kitchen — cook breakfast, save $$
✓More space — spread out with family or friends
✓Washer/dryer — rodeo dust is real
✓Free parking at your rental (most properties)
✓Book direct = no Airbnb/Vrbo fees (save 16–20%)
✓Licensed & insured Wyoming brokerage
Sheridan Loft — Walk to Everything
Steps from the parade route. Walk to the shuttle stop at 103 N Gould.
Downtown Sheridan Apartment
Downtown apartment — walk to the parade, free city parking + shuttle.
Zen Den
Sleeps 15 — bring the whole crew for rodeo week. Full kitchen, free parking.
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What to Bring & What to Know
Daytime (Parade, Breakfast, 5K)
Light layers, sunscreen, hat, comfortable walking shoes. Sheridan July highs average 88°F / 31°C.
Evening (Rodeo Performances, 7 PM)
Temps drop to 55–60°F after sundown. Bring a jacket or long-sleeve layer. Evenings can be surprisingly cool.
What to Wear
Cowboy boots and hats are welcome but NOT required. Wear what's comfortable. Jeans and sneakers work great — no dress code.
What to Bring to the Arena
Keep it light. Wallet, phone, jacket. Blanket or stadium cushion for grandstand seats. Cash + card (vendors accept both, ATMs under grandstands).
Not Allowed
Outside alcohol, coolers, weapons, fireworks, drones, large bags (subject to search at entry). Bags with holes or mesh bottom required.
Is 2027 the 96th or 97th Sheridan WYO Rodeo?
The 2027 event is officially the 97th Sheridan WYO Rodeo — that's the organizing committee's own count — but you will see different numbers in print, and there's a good historical reason why.
The rodeo was founded in 1931, when a group of Sheridan citizens put up a $15,000 purse to draw professional contestants and promote the town. Count the years from 1931 to 2027 inclusive and you get 97 — the number the Sheridan WYO Rodeo organization uses. By that same count, 2026 was the 96th.
Meanwhile, Sheridan County Travel & Tourism has described 2026 as the rodeo's "95th year." Neither source is simply wrong; they're counting different things. The rodeo hasn't run every year since 1931, and its own history is wonderfully untidy:
- · 1942–1943: not held. The board found it impossible to stage the event during World War II.
- · 1944–1951: held, but under a different name — the Bots Sots Stampede, an amateur "working cowboy" format. The community voted to restore the Sheridan-Wyo-Rodeo name in 1951.
- · 2020: cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the rodeo returned in 2021, the organization celebrated it as the 90th anniversary.
So the arithmetic depends on your method. Count anniversary-style from the 1931 founding and 2027 is the 97th. Subtract the dark years, or start the clock at a different point in the Bots Sots era, and you land on a smaller number.
Our position: we use the organizing committee's numbering, because it's their rodeo. 2027 is the 97th Sheridan WYO Rodeo and World Championship Indian Relay, confirmed for July 14–17, 2027.
One more wrinkle for the history-minded: even 1931 wasn't really the beginning. The PK Rodeo, staged on the PK Ranch in 1928 and 1929, drew crowds of nearly 20,000 and proved Sheridan would turn out for rodeo — two years before the WYO existed. If you're inclined to argue numbering at the Mint Bar during rodeo week, you now have everything you need.
Sources: Sheridan WYO Rodeo history and About pages, sheridanwyorodeo.com; Sheridan County Travel & Tourism, WYO Rodeo page, sheridanwyoming.org.
Make It a Week — Explore Sheridan
SHOP
Kings Saddlery
Custom hats, legendary saddle shop & museum
WYO Rodeo Merch Store
Official gear & souvenirs
Main Street Shops
Western wear, galleries, antiques & books
Fly Shop of the Bighorns
Gear up for a guided fishing trip
EAT
Blacktooth Brewing
Craft beer & wood-fired pizza, always packed rodeo week
Wyoming Rib & Chop House
Steaks. THE rodeo week dinner spot.
Frackelton's
Fine dining on Main Street
The Mint Bar
Historic honky-tonk. Cold beers, live music.
DO
Bighorn Mountain Hike
Morning hike before the rodeo — stunning views
Brinton Museum
World-class Western art in Big Horn
Sheridan Pathways Trail
Walk or bike along Goose Creek
Eaton's Ranch
America's first guest ranch, 30 min away
First Rodeo? Here's What to Expect
The Sheridan WYO Rodeo is a PRCA-sanctioned professional rodeo — real cowboys and cowgirls competing for real money. It's been running since 1931.
Rough Stock Events
- Bull Riding
- Saddle Bronc
- Bareback Riding
Timed Events
- Tie-Down Roping
- Barrel Racing
- Team Roping
- Breakaway Roping
- Steer Roping
Unique to WYO
- World Championship Indian Relay Races — Teams of Native riders racing bareback, switching horses at full gallop. Absolutely thrilling.
⚡ Arrive Early
Indian Relay Races open each performance. Chutes and Section H close once relay horses enter the arena. Grandstand seats accessible anytime.
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How far is Sheridan? Drive times
| 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 |
Billings Logan (BIL) is the nearest major airport at roughly two hours north. Sheridan County Airport (SHR) sits five miles from downtown and carries commercial service via Denver — routes and frequency change year to year, so check current schedules.
Updated August 2026. Event details change year to year — dates, hours, parking and admission should always be confirmed against sheridanwyorodeo.com before you travel. Wyo Stays is a lodging operator, not the organiser of this event.