WYO Rodeo Week · Every July · Sheridan, Wyoming
WYO Rodeo Sheridan Wyoming Vacation Rentals — Book Direct Before It's Gone
WYO Rodeo Week fills Sheridan Wyoming. Book your rental now.
Next running July 14–17, 2027 | confirmed by the organizing committee
Properties book 3-6 months in advance. Check availability now.
What Is WYO Rodeo — Sheridan's Homecoming Week
Founded in 1931, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo is one of the top PRCA rodeo events in America. More than 50 events run throughout the week — from the Boot Kick-Off and downtown pancake breakfast, to polo at the Big Horn Equestrian Center and the WYO Rodeo Parade down Main Street on July 11.
The nightly performances are the real thing — bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. And the World Championship Indian Relay Races are the week's most electrifying spectacle: teams racing bareback, switching horses at a full gallop, a sport unique to the Northern Plains. Add the Main Street Parade, concerts, and the Cowboy Ball, and it's the single biggest week of the year in Sheridan County.
For a week every July, Sheridan transforms. Hotels sell out in March. Vacation rentals within walking distance of downtown — particularly those near the parade route on Main Street — are the accommodation of choice for families and groups who want space, a kitchen, and a genuinely Sheridan experience rather than a motel on the frontage road.
WYO Rodeo Week — How the Week Runs
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Boot Kick-Off2027 timing not yet announced |
| Wednesday | PRCA Rodeo — night 1 (Family Night) + carnival opens |
| Thursday | PRCA Rodeo — night 2 (Pink Night) |
| Friday | Main Street Parade (10am) + PRCA Rodeo night 3 |
| Friday | Sneakers & Spurs 5K, First People's Pow Wow2027 timing not yet announced |
| Saturday | PRCA Rodeo — final night + World Championship Indian Relay Races |
| Sunday | Tailgate party + polo2027 timing not yet announced |
Confirmed by the Sheridan WYO Rodeo organizing committee: July 14–17, 2027. The four performance nights run Wednesday–Saturday. 2027 timing not yet announced — 2026 pattern shown for planning.
Where to Stay During WYO Rodeo — Wyo Stays Properties
The Sheridan County Fairgrounds sit at 1753 Victoria St — less than 10 minutes from every Wyo Stays property in Sheridan. Downtown rentals put you within walking distance of the parade route, the pancake breakfast, and the Mint Bar — which runs at capacity all week.
Sheridan addresses are 5-10 minutes from the fairgrounds. Downtown properties put you walking distance from the parade route, pancake breakfast, and the Mint Bar. Groups and families who want space, a kitchen, and a front porch for watching the town celebrate choose vacation rentals over hotels every year.
Wyo Stays is a licensed Wyoming brokerage at 151 W Brundage St. When you book direct, the Airbnb and VRBO service fees disappear — typically $200-$400 on a week-long summer stay.
Practical Tips — WYO Rodeo Week in Sheridan Wyoming
- Book 3-6 months ahead. WYO Rodeo week is Sheridan's highest-demand period. By April, the best vacation rentals are spoken for.
- Claim your parade spot the night before. Locals drop chairs along Main Street the evening before the Friday parade. If you wait until morning, you're watching from the back.
- Arrive early for the pancake breakfast. The downtown pancake breakfast is a Sheridan tradition — lines build fast. Get there by 7 am.
- The Mint Bar hits capacity by 6 pm every night of rodeo week. If you want to experience Sheridan's most iconic bar during its most iconic week, go early or plan to wait.
- Buy rodeo tickets early, and only at sheridanwyorodeo.com — it is the sole official source. The 2027 on-sale date has not been announced. Saturday finals night sells out first.
Frequently Asked Questions — WYO Rodeo Vacation Rentals
When is the Sheridan WYO Rodeo?
Confirmed by the Sheridan WYO Rodeo organizing committee: July 14–17, 2027. The 97th Sheridan WYO Rodeo and World Championship Indian Relay runs four nights of PRCA performances, Wednesday through Saturday, at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Rodeo week — when lodging sells out — runs July 12–18, 2027. The Main Street Parade is on the Friday; its 2027 step-off time has not been published yet. Buy tickets only at sheridanwyorodeo.com. It is the sole official source. Book your vacation rental months in advance — rodeo week is Sheridan's highest-demand period.
Where to stay during WYO Rodeo week in Sheridan Wyoming?
Wyo Stays manages vacation rentals throughout Sheridan — from downtown properties walking distance to the parade route and Mint Bar, to homes 5-10 minutes from the Sheridan County Fairgrounds at 1753 Victoria St. Book direct at wyostays.com or call (307) 312-9656.
How far ahead should I book a rodeo week vacation rental?
3-6 months minimum. WYO Rodeo week is the single highest-demand period in Sheridan Wyoming. Hotels sell out by March. Vacation rentals with space for families and groups are even more limited. If you're reading this and your dates overlap — book now.
What happens during WYO Rodeo week beyond the rodeo?
WYO Rodeo week includes 50+ events: Boot Kick-Off at Whitney Commons, pancake breakfast downtown, the Main Street Parade on the Friday, polo matches at Big Horn Equestrian Center, carnival at the fairgrounds, concerts, the Cowboy Ball, and the Mint Bar running at capacity every night. It's Sheridan's homecoming week. 2027 timing not yet announced — 2026 pattern shown for planning. Only the four performance dates — July 14–17, 2027 — are confirmed.
How far are Sheridan rentals from the fairgrounds?
Sheridan is compact. Downtown properties are 5-10 minutes from the Sheridan County Fairgrounds at 1753 Victoria St. Downtown rentals also put you walking distance to the parade route on Main Street and the Mint Bar — the social center of rodeo week.
Can I book rodeo week without Airbnb fees?
Yes. All Wyo Stays properties book direct at wyostays.com — zero Airbnb or VRBO service fees. On a rodeo week stay, that typically saves $200-$400. Wyo Stays is a licensed Wyoming brokerage with a physical office at 151 W Brundage St, Sheridan.
Don't Miss WYO Rodeo Week — Book Now
WYO Rodeo is Sheridan's Super Bowl. Properties book months ahead. Browse availability, check dates, and book direct — no channel fees, no middlemen.
How far is Sheridan? Drive times
Rodeo week draws from across the region. Here is what you are actually driving.
| 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.