Things to Do in Cheyenne This Weekend (June 19-21)
BVKC Dog Show - Event Center at Archer
June 19-21 | Times vary | Free
The show provides an opportunity for the public to see a wide variety of dog breeds and learn about purebred dogs and responsible ownership. 3801 Archer Parkway.
Wyoming Brewers Festival: 30th Anniversary - Cheyenne Depot Museum
June 19-20 | Starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively | Admission varies
Sample brews and support the Depot and local breweries from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Utah and more. 121 W. 15th St.
Fridays on the Plaza: Shotgun Opera - Cheyenne Depot Plaza
June 19 | 6 p.m. | Free
Fridays on the Plaza is Wyoming’s largest free outdoor music festival, bringing live music, food, cold drinks and unforgettable summer nights to the heart of downtown Cheyenne. Held every Friday all summer long. Shotgun Opera is a Denver-based tribute band dedicated to Linkin Park. 1612 Capitol Ave. Visit Fridays on the Plaza on Facebook for more details.
Cheyenne Audubon Field Trip - Pine Bluffs Rest Area
June 20 | 8 a.m. | Free
Cheyenne Audubon invites the public and birders of every level on a birdwatching field trip to the Pine Bluffs Rest Area. Participants will arrive at the Pine Bluffs I-80 rest area about 8:50 a.m. and begin hiking the trail around 9 a.m., returning to Cheyenne about 1 p.m. Depart from Lions Park, 789 S. Lions Park Drive. RSVP with Grant Frost at 307-343-2024
17th Annual Spring into Green 5K/Fun Run - Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne
June 20 | 8 a.m. | $25-40
This year's course takes runners and walkers west along the Greenway to Parsley Boulevard and north to the turnaround point across the Parsley bridge over Interstate 80 before heading back to the club. Breakfast will be offered at the end of the race. 515 W. Jefferson Road.
Cheyenne Youth Rodeo Series - Event Center at Archer
June 20 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free for spectators
The Cheyenne Youth Rodeo Series provides young athletes with the opportunity to compete in a variety of traditional rodeo events. Events usually include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and roping. 3801 Archer Parkway.
Makers Market: Kids Edition - Frontier Mall
June 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free to browse
Support young entrepreneurs ages 15 and younger as they sell homemade baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, plants and more. Raffles and kids crafts will also be available. 1400 Dell Range Blvd. Visit Makers Market on Facebook for more information.
Juneteenth Celebration - Martin Luther King Jr. Park
June 20 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free
Hosted by the NAACP Cheyenne Branch 4108, this Juneteenth celebration features a freedom walk, basketball tournaments, face painting, a cakewalk, live music, food trucks, games and more. Martin Luther King Court.
Living History at the Library - Laramie County Library
June 20 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free
Watch historical re-enactments of figures from the last 250 years of United States and Wyoming history. 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561.
Pottery Inspired Zentangle Journal - Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
June 20 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | $25
Explore five Zentangle patterns in this creative class. All supplies are provided. 710 S. Lions Park Drive.
Shootout and Train Robbery at Terry Bison Ranch - Terry Bison Ranch
June 20 | Shows after the 10:30 a.m. train ride | Free
Watch the Colorado Wild Bunch put on gunslinger shows. 51 I-25 Service Road.
Watercolor Bouquet Workshop - Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
June 20 | 2-4 p.m. | $30
Join for a hands-on workshop where you'll ditch the traditional still-life approach for a tactile, mixed-media floral build. 710 S. Lions Park Drive.
Community Fundraiser for Benitez Family - Lincolnway Event Hall
June 20 | 3 p.m. | Dinner is $10 per person
Support the Benitez family, who lost their home, dog and belongings in a fire on May 11. The event includes dinner, an auction, raffles and games. 3839 E. Lincolnway.
High Notes and High Hopes Gala: Opera Uncorked Wyoming - Laramie County Community College
June 20 | 6-8 p.m. | $25
Join for an evening of food, drinks and community while supporting and learning more about Opera Uncorked Wyoming, formerly Opera on Tap Wyoming. The event also features silent auction items and operatic performances. Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E. College Drive.
Lacey Campbell Artist Reception - The Cowboy Emporium
June 20 | 6-8 p.m. | FREE
This featured exhibition celebrates the beauty, history, and spirit of the West through artwork that is as natural as the way of life it portrays. Guests are invited to meet the artist, learn about the pigment-gathering process, and explore a collection of original western paintings that blend traditional subject matter with an innovative, earth-based medium.
Wiener Fest - Black Tooth Brewery
June 21 | Noon | Free
Enjoy the inaugural Wiener Fest featuring dachshund races, a best-dressed wiener dog competition and the Neurotic Dogs food truck. Race registration begins at 12:30 p.m. 520 W. 19th St. 307-514-0362.
The Dead South w/Amigo the Devil Concert - The Lincoln Cheyenne
June 21 | 8 p.m. | $47
The Dead South is a four-piece band blending Southern bluegrass and gothic folk. Their latest album, Chains & Stakes, was released in February 2024. 1615 Central Ave.