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Held annually since 1897, The Cheyenne Frontier Days is the largest rodeo and western celebration in the world. The event, which always occurs in the last week of July, draws over 300,000 people to the area every year. During the event, the population of Cheyenne is increased by over 600 percent. Frontier Days lasts ten days and features a fair-like atmosphere, including a midway with rides, games, and food vendors, concerts which bring in the biggest names in music, wild west shows, an indian village, and the largest rodeo in the world, known fondly as 'The Daddy of em All' The event also features a free pancake breakfast, and nearly 40,000 people take advantage of this every year. In one week, over 100,000 pancakes will be served along with 3,000 pounds of ham. The 5,000 pounds of pancake batter are mixed in cement trucks. The event is in it's 110th year, and will be held on July 21-30, 2006. More information about Cheyenne Fronteir Days is available at http://www.cfdrodeo.com/ |
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