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 you should check out this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24–25.
To view a full list of events going on in Cheyenne, click here to access Cap City News’s online calendar page.
Saturday
The Cheyenne Farmer’s Market
Where: Frontier Park, 4204 Volunteer Ave.
When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Community Action of Laramie County each Saturday for 10 weeks of Farmer’s Market fun and fundraising for a local nonprofit. Come to Frontier Park and meet up with all your favorite vendors and several new ones too. Grease those wagon wheels and come on out to stock up on fresh local and regional fruits and produce, honey, jams, pickled and fermented goods, baked items, kettle corn, fudge, and more and support Community Action as we strive to reduce poverty in our community!
Sixth Annual Don Sands Hot Rod Reunion
Where: Uncle Charlie’s Package Liquor, Grill, and Tavern, 6001 Yellowstone Road
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rev your engines and join us for a “tire-kicking” good time at the Don Sands Hot Rod Reunion.
This is not a “car show.” There will be no judging and no awards. This is a Hot Rod Reunion in memory of Don Sands, Cheyenne’s Oldest Teenager. Come out to see the Street Rods, Muscle Cars, and Hot Rods and reminisce with others about our late friend Don Sands.
Event Committee Includes:
Jim Haefele, Fred Williams, Paul Galetos, Ronald Watkins, Rick Eccli, Tom Hanson, Leland Sanders, Bob Cropper, Dick Runyan, Jon Schroeder.
Angelina’s Summer Showdown
Where: Cheyenne Frontier Park, 1230 W. 8th Ave.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mark your calendars, everyone: One of Cheyenne’s biggest and best car shows is back and better than ever! Last year we had nearly 200 vehicle entries and over 50 vendors. This year we plan on doing even more! We will have one of the largest vendors display areas inside the exhibition hall at Frontier Park, food trucks, family fun activities, some of the most amazing cars Cheyenne has to offer and much more including a few special announcements, and who could forget we will be giving away our 1966 Lincoln Continental live at the show!
On top of all of that, we have created a new class this year!!!!!!!!!!!! Cruise Culture Magazines Choice award! That’s right: If you’ve ever dreamed of your car being featured in a magazine, now is your chance! Brian with Cruise Culture Magazine will be on site with his booth selling all kinds of swag, magazines and will be judging to find one of the next vehicles featured in the magazine, so shine up them wheels, buff that paint, and get your car magazine ready because this is an event you don’t want to miss!!!
Vendor booths are $50 and need to be registered before Aug. 1, 2024. Car shows pre-registration is $20 per vehicle and $25 day of. Club pre-registration is $15 per vehicle (5 or more vehicles) $20 day of. The first 100 vehicles will get a dash plaque. Stay tuned for more details on how to pre-register and more exciting announcements coming soon!!!!!
Saturday Sangha
Where: The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E. 17th St.
When: 9–10 a.m.
Join for a meditation and mindfulness practice at The Hawthorn Tree. The sessions will be one hour in length, with 15 minutes of instruction and discussion, followed by a 30-minute meditation and then 15 minutes of reflection and discussion. The approach will employ concepts and practices from a secular Buddhist perspective. No particular religion or spiritual practice is being promoted, although participants are free to have whatever private religious or spiritual experiences they may have.
To be mindful is to be in the present moment as fully as possible, observing the events of our bodies and minds with curiosity, without judgment. This allows us to assess our experiences in an objective fashion, to begin to free ourselves from established patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving that may not be giving us the outcomes we would like to have. Focusing on our breathing, regulating our breathing, are the core skills in mindfulness.
There is no charge for this and no one has to divulge any personal information. One may join in any discussions or sit and observe quietly. No one is asked to make any commitment of any kind.
These sessions are conducted by Randy Basden, MS, LPC. Randy is a licensed mental health professional with over 35 years in the field and has used meditation in his personal life for much of that time. Over the years Randy has incorporated mindfulness and breath meditation in his professional work and in recent years has made an even greater commitment to Buddhist philosophy, psychology and lifestyle. He closely follows developments in neuroscience and applies the concepts to his work.
Pokémon TCG Saturdays
Where: Collectors Hub, 312 W. 17th St.
When: 3–6 p.m.
Come on in and learn the game or just come in for free play, or join a tournament. All new and novice players are welcome.
We will be hosting Leagues and other Pokémon Events in the future as well.
Tournament entry is $5 and does include prize support.
Please feel free to come in if you have any questions.
Edge Fest 2024 feat. Bishop Briggs, Paul Russell, Peter Raffoul and The Patti Fiasco
Where: Cheyenne Civic Commons Park, 510 W. 20th St.
When: 4:30 p.m.
Join for Wyoming’s largest free music festival in downtown Cheyenne at Civic Commons Park. Enjoy great music, the largest gathering of food trucks in Cheyenne and shopping local vendors. Saturday’s festival will be the final one after a decade-long run. The schedule of artist times is as follows:
- 4:30 p.m. – Music & Announcements
- 5:25 p.m. – The Patti Fiasco
- 6:20 p.m. – Peter Raffoul
- 7:15 p.m. – Paul Russell
- 8:30 p.m. – Bishop Briggs
Haunted Frightseeing Tours
Where: Gunslinger Square, 15th Street and 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.
Sunday
Free Back to School Crepes
Where: 1507 Stillwater Ave., Suite D
When: 8–10 a.m.
L’Osteria Mondello is hosting a free crepe day for kids returning to school this month. Help us wish all the kids good luck and lots of fun this school year with a sweet treat!
We are providing a free crepe and small drink to any kids K–12 who are going back to school this year on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or while supplies last. More details to come!
Drop-In Conformation in the Park
Where: Lions Park, 789–829 S. Lions Park Drive
When: 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Drop-in classes are held every Sunday (weather and volunteers permitting) in Lions Park between the South Lions Park Picnic Shelter and the Softball Fields.
Cost is $10 for the public and free for CKC members.
We Got Your Back 2024
Where: Cheyenne Family YMCA, 1428 Rollins Ave.
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year’s event will be hosted at the Cheyenne Family YMCA and again include free backpacks and school supplies for K–12 students. In addition, this year’s celebration will also feature, among other offerings:
- Haircuts
- Hair braiding
- Live music
- Car show
- Balloon artist
- Pizza and ice cream
- Dunk tank
- Outdoor BBQ
The event is all made possible through the love and generosity of contributors across our community.
Postures and Pints
Where: Blue Raven Brewery, 1716 Warren Ave.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Theresa Hansen ERYT and owner of Little Lotus Yoga on the patio at Blue Raven for some sunshine and stretching.
We will be practicing outdoors. Please dress accordingly, apply sunscreen, wear a hat and bring water.
Theresa will guide you through an hour-long Vinyasa Flow practice. This is suitable for all; no yoga experience is necessary. Following our practice, enjoy the patio while you sip on your locally crafted pint. There are NA options available too.
Please bring a yoga mat and a friend!
Cost is $25. To sign up online, click here.
Sunday Bingo
Where: Cheyenne Knights of Columbus, 507 W. 28th St.
When: 1–4 p.m.
Doors open at 11 a.m. Kitchen opens at noon. Paper sales only starts at noon. Early Bird starts at 1 p.m. with Bingo starting at 1:30 p.m. Door Book $6 for first 3-on; $3 for each additional 3-on. Additional games are available with a total of 17 games.
Second Annual Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Mini Golf Tournament
Where: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park
When: 1–6 p.m.
We’re getting out the putters again this year, and we want you to join us Sunday, Aug. 25! Player check-in and refreshments at 1 p.m. at the gardens, followed by a 2:30 p.m. shotgun start at the Putt Hutt and a post-tournament party at the gardens immediately after play. We’ll have raffles, mulligan and add-a-stroke games, and new this year: a kids’ division! Adult twosomes are $100/team of two. Kids’ twosomes for those 10–16 years old are $50/team of two. We’ll crown the big winners and losers at the after-party! All proceeds go to this year’s annual appeal to support the Paul Smith Children’s Village.
Attendees must pre-register online here. The tournament is limited to 36 twosomes.
Songwriter Circle
Where: Blue Raven Brewery, 1716 Warren Ave.
When: 6 p.m.
Songwriters from the Cheyenne area gather at the Blue Raven on the last Sunday of every month to swap songs and share constructive feedback. Friends, doggos and family are invited.
Depending on the number of songwriters who participate monthly, each person will get to share four or five of their in-progress songs.
The format is straightforward. A songwriter shares a song, then the “circle” shares constructive feedback. Repeat for the next songwriter, taking turns until 9 p.m.
No gear or equipment necessary. An acoustic guitar, microphone and small keyboard will be provided along with a speaker array loud enough for the setting.
Let us know if you want to participate in the circle or if you’re coming to support the songwriters.
