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The Taco John's fast food chain now operates over 400 restaurants in 25 states, but it all started with a small food truck down the street from Cheyenne Frontier Days.
John Turner was an officer in the United States Air Force. After serving in the Korean War, he was stationed at F...

Can you guess how many corndogs are sold every year during Cheyenne Frontier Days?
5,000? 10,000? 15,000?
Guess again.
According to Concessions Committee Chairman Allen Stoinski, approximately 2,000 corndogs sold every day during CFD...

As we gear up for the 120th annual "Daddy of 'em All", here's a look back at the very first Cheyenne Frontier Day celebration in 1897 (it was originally a one day event).
Colonel Edward Slack was the owner and editor of The Cheyenne Leader, the prominent local newspap…

Whether you love it or hate it, there's one thing we can all appreciate about Cheyenne Frontier Days. The people watching is better than a Wal-Mart on Sunday.
With that in mind, here's our take on the popular "CFD Bingo" game.
It started as a funny Facebook meme last year..…

20-year-old T. Joe Cahill was an usher and sold programs at the very first Cheyenne Frontier Day in 1897. It was the first of 67 consecutive years he worked at CFD.
Cahill's biggest contribution to Frontier Days was its famous nickname "The Daddy of 'Em All"...

Cowgirls have been an important part of Cheyenne Frontier Days ever since 1904, when Bertha Kaepernick wowed audiences in a bronc riding exhibition.
One of the most famous cowgirls to ever compete at CFD is Eloise "Fox" Hastings. At 16, Hastings ran away from home and joined the Irw…

As we gear up for the 120th annual "Daddy of 'Em All", here's a look back at the five biggest concerts in Cheyenne Frontier Days history, according to ticket sales.
Jason Aldean set the attendance record on July 26, 2013, when 25,000 fans sold out the CFD Rodeo Arena&…

As we gear up for the 120th annual "Daddy of 'Em All", here's a look back at some of the most legendary performers to ever grace the stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Which touring artist has played the most times at CFD?
Hint #1: It's not George Strait...

If you know Amanda Lemish, it might be a good time to remind her about that favor she owes you. Amanda was our grand prize winner in the CFD V.I.P. contest. Next month, she'll be going to see every single event at Cheyenne Frontier Days...

Cheyenne Frontier Days officials have completed the 2013 Frontier Nights® concert lineup. Journey with very special guest star Styx will kick off the evening entertainment on Friday, July 19. Tickets for the show will go on-sale March 15.

It's been recently announced that Toby Keith will close out the 2011 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and Celebration.