What the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Is
The Sheridan WYO Rodeo, founded in 1931, is a four-performance PRCA rodeo that also hosts the World Championship Indian Relay Races. The event is often called Sheridan's homecoming and draws locals and visitors from around the world. The rodeo anchors a Rodeo Week of more than 50 events, from a downtown parade to tasting dinners and a carnival. The next rodeo performances are July 14 to 17, 2027, and Rodeo Week runs July 12 to 18, 2027.
Rodeo Week 2027 Schedule
The schedule is subject to change; the full version is at sheridanwyorodeo.com/schedule.
| Day | Event | Time and place |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, July 13 | Boot Kick-Off | 5 p.m., Whitney Commons Park |
| Wed, July 14 | Family Night at the Rodeo | 7 p.m., Sheridan County Fairgrounds |
| Thu, July 15 | Pink Night at the Rodeo | 7 p.m., Fairgrounds |
| Fri, July 16 | Boy Scouts Troop 117 Pancake Breakfast | 6 a.m., Grinnell Plaza |
| Fri, July 16 | Sneakers & Spurs Rodeo Run (5K) | 8 a.m., Main St. |
| Fri, July 16 | Main Street Parade | 10 a.m., Main to Works to Brooks |
| Fri, July 16 | First People's Pow Wow & Dance | Noon, Sheridan Inn |
| Fri, July 16 | Patriot Night at the Rodeo | 7 p.m., Fairgrounds |
| Sat, July 17 | Heritage Night at the Rodeo | 7 p.m., Fairgrounds |
| Sun, July 18 | Tailgate Party, Polo Games, Eatons Cup and Cowboy Polo | 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Big Horn Equestrian Center |
The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday. Rodeo Week also includes the Stock Stars Tour and WYO Rodeo Royalty.
What the Rodeo Nights Are
Each of the four rodeo performances carries a theme: Family Night, Pink Night, Patriot Night and Heritage Night. The World Championship Indian Relay Races are part of the July 14 to 17 performances, and the event's full name now reads Sheridan WYO Rodeo and World Championship Indian Relay Races.
Tickets
Ticket prices are released each spring, so the 2027 prices are not yet published. Ticketing questions go to 307-675-2009.
Where and Getting There
Rodeo performances are at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, 1753 Victoria St., Sheridan, WY 82801. Week events are spread across town: Whitney Commons Park, Grinnell Plaza, Main Street, the Sheridan Inn and the Big Horn Equestrian Center.
Questions
Is it only a rodeo?
No. The week includes a parade, a 5K, a pancake breakfast, a pow wow, a carnival and polo games.
What time do the rodeos start?
The four night performances, July 14 to 17, 2027, begin at 7 p.m.
Which night suits a family?
Wednesday is Family Night at the Rodeo.
Who do I call?
General inquiries: 307-675-9963. Tickets: 307-675-2009. Mail goes to PO Box 742, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Official Links
- Sheridan WYO Rodeo: schedule, tickets and contacts
- Visit Sheridan: WYO Rodeo
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo
Ten-day fair with rodeo events, livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides and an Americana display in the Historic Pavilion. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25 to August 3, 2026.
1753 Victoria Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 Official event details - Sheridan County Fair Tractor Pull
Saturday morning tractor pull in the middle of the fair run at the Sheridan fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent date was August 1, 2026.
1753 Victoria Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 Official event details - Sheridan County Fair Mutton Bustin and Junior Bull Riding
Saturday evening kids rodeo with mutton bustin and junior bull riding at the Sheridan County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was August 1, 2026.
1753 Victoria Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 Official event details - Hummel Cattle Company Annual Bull and Commercial Bred Heifer Sale
Fall bull and commercial bred heifer sale held at the Snowy Range Equestrian Center in Laramie.
Laramie, WY Official event details - Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium
The 33rd annual Wyoming Women in Ag Symposium brings women producers and ag professionals together in Casper for a day of speakers and networking. Held each year in November; the most recent date was November 12, 2026.
Casper, WY Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.