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SuperBus
Nomad
Jun 22, 2023

Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Seating Recommendations?

Hello,

We'll be passing through Cheyenne, WY this year during Frontier Days. We're considering watching the rodeo. To anyone with knowledge of the event, would you care to recommend the best section for seating to get the best overall experience?

Thanks!
  • Thom02099's avatar
    Thom02099
    Explorer II
    Jun 23, 2023
    TexasShadow wrote:
    seats on the shady side would give some relief from the heat. good luck getting tickets this late in the day.


    The CFD Grandstand sits pointing to the northwest, and both side have a cover. so the larger seating area is on the west side. The sun will be blocked for the afternoon rodeo events if on the west side. The better seats are in the center section, the side sections have some obstructed views from the columns that cover the grandstand.

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  • SuperBus's avatar
    SuperBus
    Nomad
    Jan 14, 2024

    Update:

    I ended up calling their box office to get seats for the eight of us in my group.  That was the smart choice as they recommended the best seats (which were still available).  They placed us in section CB-215, Row F.  That area was covered which protected us from the drizzle that day.  We were able to see the start for many of the rodeo events and weren't too far off center to watch the awards being handed out to the winners.  Concessions and rest rooms were close as well. 

  • QCMan's avatar
    QCMan
    Nomad III
    Jun 22, 2023
    One with a good view would be a place to start for me.
  • ppine's avatar
    ppine
    Explorer II
    Jun 22, 2023
    There are no bad seats. The arena is not that big.
    For the experience go down by the bucking chutes before and during the rodeo. Hang out in some local western bars after the rodeo.
  • Horsedoc's avatar
    Horsedoc
    Explorer II
    Jun 23, 2023
    Past years there has been a rodeo in Cody Wy several times a week. I have not been since COVID. Cody if you are just want to see a rodeo. Frontier Days is a bit more 'serious/intense' competition.
  • SuperBus's avatar
    SuperBus
    Nomad
    Jun 24, 2023
    Many thanks to the helpful posts, particularly those which had specific information!
  • TexasShadow's avatar
    TexasShadow
    Explorer II
    Jun 22, 2023
    seats on the shady side would give some relief from the heat. good luck getting tickets this late in the day.
  • dedmiston's avatar
    dedmiston
    Moderator
    Jun 22, 2023
    TexasShadow wrote:
    seats on the shady side would give some relief from the heat. good luck getting tickets this late in the day.


    I was going to say the same thing.

    My dad spent a lot of time at the bullfights in Spain in the 70s and ran with the bulls in Pamplona. He said that the "Sombre" seats were more expensive than the "Sol" seats.

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