CHEYENNE, Wyo. — With summer still in full swing, daylong and evening events are occurring throughout Cheyenne every weekend. The following is a list of events going on Friday night to check out.
To view a full list of events going on in Cheyenne, click here to access Cap City News’s online calendar page.
Wyoming Aviation Festival
Where: Cheyenne Regional Airport, 300 E. 8th Ave.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come see Nella the AT-6 Texan once flown by Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, FIFI the B-29 Superfortress and the RC-45J Expediter, plus many other vintage aircraft.
Gov. Mark Gordon will also be there for the Wyoming Aviation History Week proclamation ceremony.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these “flying museums” up close and experience their history.
To view the full list of events at the festival through the weekend, click here.
Chub’z Chile 5th Annual Chile Fest
Where: 7017 Solitude Loop
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join to celebrate Chub’z Fifth Annual Chile Fest. They’re bringing the finest Hatch Green Chiles straight from Hatch, New Mexico!
Pre-orders only for 5 or more bushels: All other orders are first come, first served. There will be medium, hot and x-hot! Bushels cost $45 each.
They will also have their Hatch Red and Green Chile powders for sale, along with pre-packaged roasted chile!
End of Summer Bash & Foam Party
Where: Warren Adventure Park
When: 1 p.m.
Let’s celebrate the end of a great summer with some fun in the sun! Come to our end of the summer foam party!
Cheyenne Fridays on the Plaza feat. The Blues Dogs Show Band
Where: Cheyenne Depot Plaza
When: 6-9 p.m.
The Blues Dogs Show Band is a diverse group of doctors, lawyers, business owners, teachers, and laborers, who have a passion for blues music. The Dogs have been delivering the goods to audiences at clubs, festivals, fundraisers and concerts for over two decades. Honoring musical genres rooted in the blues, the band explodes traditional musical layers with original energy and creativity. Their set lists are a creative mix of blues, rock, funk, and R&B classics that routinely pull audiences up to their feet, dancing.
The energetic and crowd-pleasing Blues Dogs have shared the stage with such notable artists as Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynonna Judd, George Thorogood, Savoy Brown, Fastball, Buddy Whittington & the Atomic Fireballs, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, the Glenn Kaiser Band, and David Beegle.
The Blues Dogs are equally at home from small dives to large arenas. They have been featured three times at the Greeley Blues Jam arena and the Thunder Mountain Amphitheater. They’ve also been regular favorites at neighborhood events and charity fundraisers.
Friday Night Strongman: Wagon Wheel Deadlift
Where: Nutrition Company of Cheyenne, 1620 E. Pershing Blvd.
When: 6 p.m.
Kick off your weekend with an electrifying display of strength and determination at the Friday Night Strongman Wagon Wheel Deadlift Challenge! This event welcomes participants of all skill levels, from newcomers to seasoned veterans, to compete in a thrilling test of raw power and technique.
The event is hosted by Above the Rest Training Systems. Admission is free. To RSVP, contact 307-514-0994 or travis@atrtrainingsystems.com.
Pokémon Trainer Academy
Where: Collectors Hub, 312 West 17th St.
When: 6-7 p.m.
Free learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game!
Great for beginners and those who haven’t played in a while & anyone who has questions about gameplay and strategy.
PLAY! POKEMON organized play follows at 7pm.
Pokémon TCG Fridays @ The Hub
Where: Collectors Hub, 312 West 17th St.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Come on in and learn the game or just come in for free play!! All new and novice players are welcome! We will be hosting Leagues and other Pokémon Events in the Future as well!! We run League, Tournaments and free play!
$5 entry for Tournaments. Pokémon Prize packs awarded for prize support!
Friday Night Magic
Where: Olympus Games Cheyenne, 1710 Central Ave.
When: 6:30-10 p.m.
Join for Friday Night Magic draft and release events.
Haunted Frightseeing Tours
Where: Gunslinger Square, 15th Street & Pioneer Avenue
When: 8-9 p.m.
Ghost stories aren’t just for October! Hop on the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley on Fridays and Saturdays this summer to learn about the haunted history of Cheyenne!
Tickets cost $18 for adults and $12 for kids under age 12. Tours are recommended for anyone ages 10 and over. Stories may include subjects such as violence, murder and suicide.
To purchase a ticket online, click here.
EDM at the Forum Cheyenne
Where: Forum 619, 619 S. Greeley Highway
When: 8 p.m.
County Road DJ & Sound Production presents DJ SKYRO spinning up EDM in the techno, house, and a little dubstep flavor. Cover charge is $10.
