1–4
Cody Stampede Rodeo
Cody, Wyo.
800-207-0744, codystampederodeo.com
A Cody mainstay, the Stampede Rodeo is one of the events Cody locals flock to every year. Don’t miss: Yellowstone Xtreme Bulls, a one-nightonly, $50,000 event.
5–14
Prescott Frontier Days
Prescott, Ariz.
800-358-1888, worldsoldestrodeo.com
Founded in 1888, Prescott Frontier Days is proud to call itself the “World’s Oldest Rodeo.” Don’t miss: Live bull fighting and The One Armed Bandit.
6–14
Sheridan WYO Rodeo
Sheridan, Wyo.
307-672-9715, sheridanwyorodeo.com
One of the top professional rodeos in North America. Don’t miss: One of the biggest attractions, the $25,000 World Champion Indian Relay Races.
6–14
Cattlemen’s Days
Gunnison, Colo.
970-641-1501, cattlemensdays.com
The town of Gunnison comes alive to celebrate its Western heritage when top PRCA cowboys come to town. Don’t miss: The number one “Are You Tough Enough to Wear Pink” rodeo in the country.
6–15
Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta
800-661-1260, calgarystampede.com
One of the world’s most legendary rodeos, the Calgary Stampede is celebrating 101 years in 2013. Don’t miss: The legendary chuckwagon races around the Calgary track.
13
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductions
Colorado Springs, Colo.
719-528-4764 prorodeohalloffame.com
ProRodeo honors its legendary cowboys and cowgirls. Don’t miss: Rub elbows with the PRCA’s elite at the Cowboy Ball the night before the inductions.
18–21
California Rodeo
Salinas Salinas, Calif.
800-771-8807, carodeo.com
The largest rodeo in California. Don’t miss: The long scores in the grueling team roping, which make for wild runs.
19–21
Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering
Encampment, Wyo.
307-326-8855, grandencampmentgathering.org
Grab a plate of chuckwagon cooking and listen to some great performances. Don’t miss: Campfire jam sessions every night with the day’s performers.
20–29
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Cheyenne, Wyo.
800-227-6336, cfdrodeo.com
The world’s largest outdoor rodeo, Frontier Days is known for attracting bigname cowboys and entertainment acts every year. Don’t miss: The Cheyenne Kiwanis Club serves up free pancake breakfasts downtown for visitors and locals alike.
23–28
National Little Britches Finals Rodeo
Pueblo, Colo.
800-763-3694, nlbra.com
The best rodeo athletes ages 18 and younger face off in these season-ending finals. Don’t miss: The unique events like the trail and flag race!
23–29
National High School Finals
Rodeo Rock Springs, Wyo.
800-466-4772, nhsra.com
More than 1,500 high school rodeo athletes have earned the right to compete for national titles and college scholarships. Don’t miss: Top PRCA and WPRA competitors will be on hand to sign autographs all week long.
24–28
Days of ’76 Rodeo
Deadwood, S.D.
605-578-1876, daysof76.com
Held in storied Deadwood, this rodeo is living history at its best. Don’t miss: The Historic Parade on Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day.
27
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Hayden, Idaho
208-772-9009, cdaartauction.com
Bid on works from the West’s finest artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. Don’t miss: The Friday-night cocktail party before the auction, to hobnob with the West’s greatest collectors.
July 28–Aug. 7
Dodge City Days
Dodge City, Kan.
620-227-3119, dodgecitydays.com
With a rodeo, arts and crafts fair, and children’s events, there’s something for everyone at Dodge City Days. Don’t miss: The crowning of Miss Rodeo Kansas and Miss Rodeo Kansas Princess.