Short Ridge House

Sheridan

Within Sheridan WY's historic setting is a region rich in culture. Visitors to Sheridan Wyoming in the summer should head to pretty Kendrick Park on Tuesday evenings for the once a week Concert in the Park series. Come early; everyone will enjoy the lovely environment.

On the way, be totally sure to look out for various public sculptures displayed in the downtown area. This Art on the Plaza exhibit is an ongoing display expanded every June during Celebrate the Arts Month.

One more tip for art fans; every Aug Sheridan College hosts the Big West Arts Festival, a celebration of artists from across the country. Bring along an appetite to the Festival, it also offers tempting treats from a bunch of culinary artists.

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Throughout the year in Sheridan Wyoming, cow hands keep rodeo fever alive with regular rodeos and roping contests. It all culminates each July at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, a week long celebration of the region's cowboy legacy.

Another great example of latter-day Western excitement is Don King Days in September. First class cow hands compete in roping, riding and even polo (a favorite local sport) to honor the founder of historic King's Saddlery.

To submerge yourself fully in Western lore, plan to attend the Sagebrush Cowboy Gathering each Feb. Cowboy musicians, poets and storytellers will excite with tales of the Wild West. There's something for each age group, including a kid's poetry contest.

Museums, shops and galleries across the Sheridan WY area continue to commemorate the area's rugged Western history. Look for excellent examples of leather and silver work, particularly.

Come for Sheridan WY's History, Stay for the Beauty

No matter why you come to Sheridan WY, whether to find out how the West was won or to commemorate the wonder of the Big Horns, you'll find yourself expecting to stay.

The people of this quiet mountain city have learned the value of protecting their heritage while looking to the future.