Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo: Air time, how to live stream, list of events and all you need to know about the action-packed event
If you're a fan of all things country, then there some exciting news for you -- the Cheyenne Frontier Days has announced in 2021 night schedule. 2021 marks the 125th celebration of the annual rodeo festival, which celebrates all things western, and this year guarantees to be just as grand. CFD begins on July 23, all the way to August 1, 2021.
The 'Big Daddy of 'Em All' is the world's largest outdoor rodeo festival, with pros competing against each other to win more $1 million in cash and prizes. Apart from the daily rodeo show, 'CFD' has a little something for everyone, from tours to wild house races, chuckwagon cook-offs to art shows and of course, the much-awaited musical performances featuring the best and biggest names in country music.
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As reported by Billings Gazette, the festival, which is an annual celebration, was canceled last year, on account of the mounting Covid-19 cases. The cancelation resulted in a loss of a whopping $3.34 million. As per Tom Hirsig, CEO of Cheyenne Frontier Days, there will be no limits imposed on the crowds at events at the festival. However, organizers have taken into account necessary Covid-19 protocols to help maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Where to live stream the event?
In case you can't make it to CFD, you can always stay tuned with the action by catching the live stream of the same. While there is currently no information about where you can watch the same, check out the festival's official YouTube and Twitter page for updates.
How to buy tickets
Tickets for the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo show can be purchased via the official website. Ticket sales go live on April 15, 2021. Click here for more information .
Similarly, tickets for the Frontier Nights, the concerts held at the festival also go live on April 15. You can also upgrade to the Party Zone Fast Pass to get in early and score a better spot. If you're planning to make an entire day out of it, the website also offers various packages that might suit your preference.
What to expect?
Making up for its absence last year, CFD aims to be just as grand as ever, with its signature rodeo shows, such as bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down rope and more. Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has a modified, tournament-style rodeo format. Every rodeo performance will see event money winners who will advance to semifinals and finals. Finals competition starts with a clean slate on Championship Sunday, where the highest scores and fastest times will be crowned champion!
Timed events slack is the qualifying round to make it into the rodeo performances. Schedule below
You can also visit the Indian Village, CFD Old West Museum and check out the Carnival Midway, seeing that the festival offers an extensive list of activities that has something for everyone.
Apart from the day events, the Frontier Nights, the festival's concert leg offers a stellar line-up of some of the best country musicians, such as Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Thomas Rhett. For a complete list of events to plan your day, check out the CFD schedule.
List of performance dates
The PRCA Rodeo performances at CFD takes place every day, right from July 24 to August 1, between 1 pm to 4 pm. Check out the complete schedule of musical performances to be held during Frontier Nights at CFD 2021
Friday, July 23, 2021 -- Garth Brooks with Ned Ledoux
Saturday, July 24, 2021 -- Thomas Rhett with Rhett Akins
Sunday, July 25, 2021 -- Cody Johnson with Aaron Watson
Monday, July 26, 2021 -- PBR: Last Cowboy Standing
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 -- PBR: Last Cowboy Standing
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 -- Maren Morris
Thursday, July 29, 2021 -- Kane Brown with Restless Road
Friday, July 30, 2021 -- Eric Church with Ashley McBryde
Saturday, July 31, 2021 -- Blake Shelton with John King