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💃 CHISPA Festival, Hell on Wheels Rodeo & More | This Week in Cheyenne
Plus: Strange Remedy plays The Lincoln to benefit the Cheyenne Animal Shelter on Saturday.
It’s Monday, September 1st. 👋 Hello, September.
The final Hell on Wheels rodeo of the season takes place on Friday. 📸: Visit Cheyenne
What’s Happening in Cheyenne This Week
Monday, September 1st
Game Knight | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Roll the dice, deal the cards and enjoy a pint or two during this casual game night.
Tuesday, September 2nd
Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Stop by this market and stock up on local produce, baked goods and handmade items.
Lavender Ink Comic Club | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | Free to attend | Sharpen your comic-making skills at this club led by local comic artist and vendor Dante Lumsden.
Wednesday, September 3rd
Harry Potter Trivia Night | 8:00 p.m. | The Lamp Lounge, 101 W 6th St | Free to attend | Test your wizarding world knowledge at this Harry Potter–themed trivia night.
Thursday, September 4th
Ladies Night: Karaoke Night | 6:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | Free to attend | Have fun and let loose with friends at this weekday karaoke night.
Trivia Thursday | 7:00 p.m. | Hathaway's Lounge @ Little America, 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Enjoy drink specials as you put your knowledge to the test.
Friday, September 5th
Fridays with Friends Pick Your Project Workshop | 6:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $73+ | Kick off the weekend with a creative night out with friends as you build your own unique wood sign.
Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $32+ | Don't miss the last rodeo of the season. Grab a hearty chuck wagon dinner and get ready for the action.
📸: Fuel Facebook
🎸 Upcoming: Cheyenne Presents is taking the spirit of Fridays on the Plaza indoors with Thanks for the Memories, a brand-new free concert series running September through May. The series kicks off on Friday, September 26 as Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Fuel takes the Civic Center stage. Known for hits like Hemorrhage (In My Hands) and Shimmer, Fuel dominated rock radio in the late ’90s and early 2000s with their blend of powerful vocals and hard-driving guitars. With over 3 million albums sold and a catalog full of sing-along anthems, their live shows are packed with songs that defined an era of rock. Don’t miss your chance to see them live, for free! Fri, Sept 26, 7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St, Free to attend (Be sure to reserve your free ticket ahead of the show).
Saturday, September 6th
Cheyenne Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. | CFD Lot, 4317 Hynds Blvd | Free to attend | Support local growers and shop for everything from produce to baked goods.
September Swap Meets | 8:00 a.m. | Needs Inc Food Pantry, 900 Central Ave | Free to attend | Shop this community yard sale every Saturday in September. Or get in on the action by purchasing space to be a vendor.
Mindful Mornings | 8:00 a.m. | Central Cafe, 2811 Central Ave | $10 | Join this yoga session on the patio and then stick around afterwards to sip a drink.
Homestead Rendezvous | 8:00 a.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | $30+ | Learn hands-on skills in gardening, livestock, food preservation and more during this one-day gathering for modern homesteaders.
Brewasana Yoga | 10:00 a.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $30 | Join Little Lotus Yoga for a morning session followed by locally crafted pint of beer.
CHISPA Festival | 11:00 a.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Back for its 15th year, the festival celebrates Hispanic and Latino culture with music, dance, food and more.
September Sip & Shop | 12:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Shop local vendors, enjoy a pint and watch Cowboys football all in one stop.
CSO's 67th Annual Gala | 5:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $125 | Join the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra for a “Roaring 20’s” themed event to kick off their season.
Live Music: Strange Remedy | 7:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Reserve your free ticket for this evening of live music supporting the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
Live Music: Meet Loaf/Fleatwood Mac Tribute | 8:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $18 | Don't miss these two tribute bands live at the Outlaw.
Sunday, September 7th
Live Jazz Sundays | 12:00 p.m. | Silly Sips, 2206 Dell Range D | Free to attend | Grab a coffee and relax to the sounds of live jazz.
*Events link to Facebook when no official event page is available.
Weather Outlook
Mon, Sept 1: ☀️ Plenty of sunshine and comfortable temps. High of 78°F, low of 49°F.
Tue, Sept 2: 🌤️ Mostly sunny and pleasant. High of 77°F, low of 49°F.
Wed, Sept 3: 🌥️ Mostly cloudy, breezy, and cooler. High of 68°F, low of 44°F.
Thu, Sept 4: ⛅ Morning clouds giving way to afternoon sun. High of 67°F, low of 44°F.
Fri, Sept 5: ☀️ Clear skies and mild temps. High of 73°F, low of 46°F.
Sat, Sept 6: 🌤️ Mix of sun and clouds. High of 77°F, low of 49°F.
Sun, Sept 7: ⛈️ Mostly cloudy with a chance of afternoon thundershowers. High of 77°F, low of 51°F.
🌬️ Wind Farm Divide: Ranchers are split over a proposed 50,000-acre wind farm project in Laramie County.
📚 Closing Chapter: Locally owned book store is closing its doors.
🚛 Oversize Rules: Cheyenne’s seasonal oversize vehicle ordinance goes into effect this week.
🚧 City Construction: Multiple road projects are underway across Cheyenne.
⚡ Fueling the Future: A new Laramie County project will use natural gas to power AI infrastructure.
🏡 Step Inside: The 2025 Parade of Homes returns September 12–14.
💧 Pump House Past: The Wyoming State Archives will host a talk on the history of Cheyenne’s Pump House.
🤠 Hall of Fame: Toby Keith and the 2025 class are set to be inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame.
🐎 Mural Up: A massive mural of wild horses on the Cheyenne water tank is nearly complete.
📸: Chispa of Cheyenne Facebook
Back for its 15th year, The CHISPA Festival (formerly the Cheyenne Hispanic Festival) returns with a day full of music, food and tradition in downtown Cheyenne. The Depot Plaza will come alive with music, dance and family fun all day long, starting with the Tamale Fun Run in the morning and rolling into performances by Grupo De Como La Flor (Mexican folk dancing), Las Piñatas and Las Angelitas Unidas y Los Rayos del Sol. Festival favorites like the churro and jalapeño eating contests, El Grito and the always-popular dancing horses return, alongside local food vendors, art exhibits and cultural displays. The evening wraps with live music downtown before the after party at Railspur. Don't miss this full day of sabor y tradición! Sat, Sept 6th, Depot Plaza, 115 W 15th St, 11:00 a.m., Free to attend.
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