🖼️ Cheyenne Arts Celebration, Insanity Fest & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, August 4th. ☀️ Warm week ahead!

Monday, August 4th

Summer Yoga in the Park (Also Wed) | 6:45 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | $5 | Kick off your week with this peaceful, all-levels yoga session.

The Best of Laramie County Pie Baking Contest | 6:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Show off your super-secret pie recipe at this fair contest.

Tuesday, August 5th

A John Williams Showcase | 7:00 p.m. | Lions Park Lions Park Amphitheater, 600 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Raider’s March are some of the titles you’ll hear in this concert from the Cheyenne Civic Concert Band.

Mutton Bustin' | 7:00 p.m. | Archer Arena, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Little cowboys and cowgirls hold on tight in this crowd-favorite at the Laramie County Fair.

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Stock up on local produce, baked goods and handmade items at this midweek market.

Wednesday, August 6th

Foster Pop-Up | 11:00 a.m. | Black Dog Animal Rescue, 2407 E 9th St | Free to attend | Meet adoptable dogs, learn about fostering and maybe leave with a new four-legged friend.

Noon Meditation Series | 12:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Recharge midweek with a guided 30-minute meditation surrounded by garden calm.

Spur & Speed Showdown Youth Rodeo | 6:00 p.m. | Archer Arena, 381 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Catch the next generation of rodeo stars in action as they compete in this youth rodeo.

The Best of Laramie County Deviled Eggs Contest | 6:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Swing by to see who has the tastiest deviled eggs in the county.

The Death of Summer Tour | 7:00 p.m. | VFW Post 1881, 2816 E 7th St | $12 | This all-age rock show will feature Left on Red, Stories Through Storms and others.

Thursday, August 7th

Introduction to Stitching Leather | 5:00 p.m. | Tandy Leather, 3701 E Lincolnway | Varies | Learn various stitching techniques including the cross stitch and saddle stitch during this intro class.

Ladies Night Zentangle | 6:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | $29.99 | Learn the relaxing art of Zentangle with friends during this all-supplies included class.

Mule Deer Palooza | 7:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Join the Curt Gowdy Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation for this in-person raffle and silent auction.

Friday, August 8th

The Human Bean Food Drive | 5:00 a.m. | The Human Bean, 2211 E Lincolnway | Free to attend | Grab your morning coffee while you attend this food drive benefiting Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne.

Second Friday Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. | Downtown Cheyenne | Free to attend | Explore local art, enjoy live music and grab some refreshments as you stroll downtown. This month's featured venue is Outcast Vintage (1906 Thomes Ave).

Fridays on the Plaza: The Expendables | 6:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Reggae, surf rock, punk and 80s-style guitar solos take over the Depot Plaza for the penultimate show of the Summer concert series. Cheyenne's own Gene Clemetson opens the show.

Beer & Boards Pick Your Project Workshop | 6:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $73 | Choose your own wood sign project, sip on your favorite beverage (BYOB!) and leave with something custom-made by you.

Bruise-A-Palooza | 6:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Ice & Events Center, 1530 W Lincolnway | Hard hits and fierce competition take center stage during Cheyenne Roller Derby’s annual event.

History & Hauntings Tour (Also Sat) | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley, 121 W 15th St | $15+ | Hop aboard the trolley for chilling tales and ghost stories from Cheyenne’s past.

Saturday, August 9th

Cheyenne Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. | CFD Lot, 4317 Hynds Blvd | Free to attend | The fall Farmer's Market is back! Support local growers and shop everything from honey to baked goods on Saturday morning.

Yoga in the Park @ Cheyenne Arts Celebration | 9:00 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Join Blossom Yoga for an hour of FREE, beginner-friendly yoga before the Cheyenne Arts Celebration!

Cheyenne Arts Celebration | 10:00 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | This celebration of Cheyenne's creative spirit brings together local and regional artists, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and more.

Pasta Making | 10:30 a.m. | Olive & Herb Co, 1507 Stillwater Avenue G | $60 | Learn basics of crafting delicious pasta from scratch during this hands-on class.

Back to School Bash | 11:00 a.m. | Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Wyoming, 515 W Jefferson Rd | Free to attend | Join the Boys & Girls Club for the annual Back to School Bash that is designed to help kids kick off the school year prepared and confident.

Insanity Fest Thrill Show feat. Mega Trucks | 5:00 p.m. | LG Drilling Motorsports Park, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $16.88 | This Laramie County Fair thrill show will feature Mega‑truck demos and jet‑powered fire spectacles.

Live Music: Mountain Duo | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | This Cheyenne favorite is back in town for an evening of high-energy grooves and hot guitars.

Coup De Kill Tour Kickoff | 7:00 p.m. | VFW Post 1881, 2816 E 7th St | Catch some hard rock as Cheyenne is the first stop of this tour featuring bands Coup De Kill, Demise of Sanity and more.

Live Music: Wynn Williams | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $17.25 | This true cowboy turned country music artist has over 17 million global streams and blends classic country tradition with a modern edge.

Sunday, August 10th

Cory McDaniel Duo, Wyoming's Only Three-Piece Duo | 2:00 p.m. | The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | Free to attend | Relax and enjoy the afternoon as the band bring their soulful, blues-infused sound and wild stories to The Hawthorn Tree.

🚓 Night Out Returns: Laramie County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out this week.

🌩️ Flashback Storm: Hail and funnel clouds rolled through Cheyenne on the 40th anniversary of the city’s historic 1985 flood.

😵‍💫 9 Gs & a Nap: Cheyenne man pulls 9 Gs with the Thunderbirds.

🛞 Tread Expansion: Cheyenne is getting a second Les Schwab Tire Center.

🎡 Fair Upgrades: New shows and contests hit the Laramie County Fairgrounds.

🚧 Blocked Again: 12th Street shut down at College Drive for the second phase of concrete resurfacing.

🎟️ CFD Crowd Dip: Cheyenne Frontier Days’ CEO talks about attendance at this year’s show.

🚨 Teacher Arrested: Cheyenne fifth grade teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with students.

🤖 Digital Frontier: A major gas-powered AI data center is on the way to Cheyenne.

⚖️ Abuse Charges: Laramie County Fire District No. 1 chief and wife charged with starving their adopted son.

☕ Cafe Shuffle: The Paramount Cafe temporarily relocates next door during remodel.

🎷 Roaring Gala: Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra’s annual gala to feature a 1920s theme.

🥩 Sponsor a Steak: Meals on Wheels seeks help meeting rising meat demand.

🦟 West Nile Case: First Wyoming case of the year confirmed in Laramie County.

Get ready for high-flying flips, body slams and over-the-top antics as MicroMania Midget Wrestling returns to Cheyenne for a night of wild, pint-sized pro wrestling entertainment. These 5-foot-and-under athletes may be small in stature, but they pack a seriously big punch in the ring. With a mix of wrestling and a little comedy, this high-energy show will keep you entertained the entire evening. Grab a ringside seat to get up close and rowdy. Tickets are on sale now! (21+) Thurs, Aug 14th, 8:00 p.m., Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy, $24.50+.