Sheridan Wyoming's Art Enjoyment and Cowboy History

By Henri Dupree








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 certain to watch for diverse public sculptures displayed in the Main Street area. This Art on the Plaza exhibit is a continuing display expanded each June during Celebrate the Arts Month.

One more tip for art lovers; every Aug Sheridan College hosts the Big West Arts Festival, a celebration of artists from all over the country. Bring along an appetite to the Festival, it also offers alluring treats from a host of culinary artists.

Sheridan Wyoming's Cowboy HistoryHistory

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

Another good example of modern Western excitement is Don King Days in September. Top quality cow hands compete in roping, riding and even polo (a favourite 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 studios throughout the Sheridan area continue to celebrate the area's rugged Western heritage. Look for superb examples of leather and silver work, in particular.

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 town have learned the value of preserving their heritage while looking to the future.




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