Park County Wyoming America's 250th Emblem

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026

Two Lights for Tomorrow

All day
Irma Hotel

In honor of Paul Revere's famous ride on April 18, 1775, we encourage everyone to put two lights in their window to commemorate that historic night.

Jun 30 2026

Xtreme Bulls

6:30 PM
Stampede Park, Cody

Held annually in Cody, Wyoming, these events feature top-tier bull riders competing against some of the most aggressive and powerful bulls in the world, with the goal of staying atop for a full 8 seconds.

Thu Jul 02 2026

Kiddie Parade

10:00 AM
Downtown Cody, Sheridan Ave

This charming event allows children to participate in the celebration, with local kids donning creative costumes and decorating bikes, wagons, and floats. It’s a heartwarming event that emphasizes community spirit and provides a fun and engaging experience for families to enjoy together.

Jul 03, 2026 & July 04, 2026

Cody Stampede Parade

9:30 AM
Downtown Cody, Sheridan Ave

The main parade takes place on July 3rd and July 4th at 9:30 AM, winding its way down Sheridan Avenue, the heart of Cody’s downtown district. Visitors can expect a vibrant mix of traditional Western themes, modern-day elements, and family-friendly entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.

Thu Apr 16 – 18 2026

“Annie Get Your Gun” play and musical by Cody High School

6:30pm
Wynona Thompson Auditorium

The students at Cody High School wish to put on the musical Annie Get Your Gun, a classic musical depicting the colorful life of Annie Oakley, the famous sharp shooter, and her rise to fame on Buffalo Bill´s Wild West Show. Rehearsals will start in late January of 2026 and the show will run April 16-18 in the Wynona Thompson Auditorium.

Sat Jun 06 and June 7th 2026

Frontier Festival Chuckwagon Cookoff

All day
Stampede Park, Cody

In partnership with Cody Medical Foundation, the Park County America's 250 committee will be hosting a Chuckwagon Cookoff with 4 champion level wagons. Tickets are available now for purchase. It is only $20 for your authentic meal cooked over wood burning fire including Chicken fried steak, beans, biscuits, and cobbler. The wagons will be cooking all day on Saturday, serving lunch at 1pm, with the champions announced on Sunday morning! Visit the link above to get your tickets before they sell out and learn what else is going on for the Frontier Festival!

Tue June 14 2026 – July 4th

Field of Honor

All Week
Downtown Cody and more!

The Cody Heritage Museum is once again facilitating “Flags of Honor,” a patriotic showing of flags to honor our veterans and our country. If you would like to put up a flag in honor of a person or just to contribute to this truly patriotic cause, visit https://codyheritagemuseum.org/ to learn more about the application process. Flags will be up from Flag day (June 14th) to July 1st or July 4th depending on the location.

Sun Jul 26 2026

Defining Courage: Immersive Stage Production

7:30 pm
Wynona Thompson Auditorium

The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation proposes to bring, Defining Courage, a powerful immersive stage production by renowned news anchor, David Ono, to Park County. The production brings to life the overlooked stories of Japanese American soldiers who served with extraordinary valor during World War II, despite their families being unjustly incarcerated in camps across the country, including Heart Mountain, Wyoming. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, this production offers a timely and meaningful opportunity to reflect on the complexities of American history and the courage it takes to uphold American ideals. By bringing Defining Courage to Park County, we honor this legacy of service and sacrifice, while inviting our Wyoming community to engage in a deeper understanding of patriotism, civil rights, and the ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union.

All year 2026

Cody Craft Brewing’s Americas 250th Pale Ale

Cody Craft Brewing

Cody Craft brewed a specialty beer for America’s 250th anniversary available now through next Summer. 1$ from every beer goes to the fireworks efforts.

June- August

Cody Nite Rodeo

8pm
Stampede Park, Cody

The Cody Nite Rodeo, held nightly during the summer months of June through August in Cody, Wyoming, offers an authentic and thrilling celebration of rodeo traditions. This action-packed event showcases the skill, bravery, and athleticism of both professional and amateur riders, as they compete in a variety of exciting rodeo events, including bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping.

May- September

Cody Cattle Company

5:00-7:30
Cody Cattle Company

The Cody Cattle Company is a dinner and show experience for all ages. They offer a nightly buffet with a great menu, followed by live music starring Ryan Martin and the Triple C Cowboys. Music begins at 6:30, doors open at 4:50, and dinner is at 5:30. They will have additional patriotic elements of the show for the 250th! Get your tickets at https://thecodycattlecompany.com/)

Sun Jul 05 2026

America’s Potluck

All Day
Across the State

America's Potluck is an opportunity for neighbors to join with one another to share a fun, communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging and fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.

Sat Apr 25 2026

Bet Your Boots Fundraising Dance

5:30
Buffalo Bills Historic Irma Hotel

Buffet, live western music, silent auction, raffle, games and more.

April 17, 2026 – Fall 2027

Arms of the American Revolution Exhibit

Cody Firearms Museum – Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Arms of the Revolution opens April 17, 2026 in the Cody Firearms Museum as a signature exhibition marking America’s 250th anniversary. In recognition of our nation’s founding, the exhibition brings visitors face to face with the actual firearms and projectiles carried on Revolutionary battlefields. Drawing from the museum’s own holdings and rare loans from Fort Ticonderoga, Minuteman National Historic Site, and leading private collections, the exhibition explores the weapons of both Patriot and Loyalist forces. Dramatic displays, including opposed muskets, an exploded-view firearm, and cutting-edge forensic analysis, reveal how arms shaped America’s fight for independence.

Jun 29 2026

Meeteetse 250th Celebration - Cattle Drive and Street Festival

4pm-11pm
Downtown Meeteetse, WY

Bring your lawn chairs for the Cattle Drive and Movie!
On Monday June 29th join us for the Cattle drive through town, stroll through the boardwalk, dinner at the Elkhorn Bar & Grill, street dance and live band and outdoor movie night.

July 1 – 4th

Cody Stampede

9:30 AM
Stampede Park, Cody

Held every July 1–4, The Cody Stampede Rodeo attracts cowboys and cowgirls from across North America to compete for big prizes and ride the best rodeo stock in the country. This rodeo celebration offers four days of action-packed rodeo entertainment, craft fair, food booths, and daily parades.

June 17 – August 8th

Wild West Spectacular

7pm
Cody Theater, Downtown Cody

You have heard the name, you have read the stories, now see the Legend of Buffalo Bill Cody come to life in a night of live entertainment you won't forget! The Wild West has always been unpredictable and unexpected. This show is no exception. Whether you are a young buckaroo or an old timer, a local or someone "not from around these here parts"; you will be entertained by: action, romance, humor, perils, fights, toe tappn', hoots & hollers, and of course DANCING and SINGING! Now with a special 250th Anniversary twist!

January 2026 –2028

Buffalo Nation Exhibit

Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Buffalo Nation is a two-year celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary and our national mammal – the American bison. This powerful animal has stood as witness to profound cultural and ecological change. Its story is one of resilience, strength, and symbolism—offering a powerful lens into America’s past and an inspiring vision for its future. The Buffalo Nation experience launches in January 2026 and includes multiple exhibitions, dazzling new technology, and an exciting lineup of public programs and educational activities.

Jun 29 2026

Latigo & Lace – Antiques and Gifts Celebration

10:00am - 4:00pm
Latigo and Lace – Meeteetse, WY

We want you Fellow Americans to join us on June 29th for the 250th Birthday Celebration of our great Nation! Our Store will be OPEN from 10:00am - 4:00pm There will be many unique gift items available to remember this wonderful celebration!

Ongoing Events & Projects

Paul Stock Nature Trail

Dawn to Dusk
801 Spruce Drive
Enjoy this 1.3 mile long interpretive nature trail with panoramic views of the Shoshone River and surrounding public lands.

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Press Releases

Today, we're excited to be releasing the Official Beer of Park County's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, Two Fifty Pale.

Brewed right here in Cody, this American Pale Ale was made to celebrate a big moment—our country’s 250th anniversary. It’s a nod to the bold, independent spirit that helped shape the nation and still runs deep in the West today. With a blend of premium malts and hand-picked hops, this brew is crisp, balanced, and built for toasting the past while looking ahead. Inspired by the rugged beauty of places like Yellowstone and the resilience of those who came before us, every sip is a small tribute to 250 years of freedom, progress, and pioneering heart.

Available on tap today at Cody Craft Brewing, you'll soon start to see cans in select locations around Park County. $1 from every pint & 6-pack sold over the next year will be donated toward the Park County 250th celebration next July.

Ongoing Events

Buffalo Nation Exhibit

Buffalo Nation is a two-year celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary and our national mammal – the American bison. This powerful animal has stood as witness to profound cultural and ecological change. Its story is one of resilience, strength, and symbolism—offering a powerful lens into America’s past and an inspiring vision for its future. The Buffalo Nation experience launches in January 2026 and includes multiple exhibitions, dazzling new technology, and an exciting lineup of public programs and educational activities.

See Event

Arms of the American Revolution Exhibit

Arms of the Revolution opens April 17, 2026 in the Cody Firearms Museum as a signature exhibition marking America’s 250th anniversary. In recognition of our nation’s founding, the exhibition brings visitors face to face with the actual firearms and projectiles carried on Revolutionary battlefields. Drawing from the museum’s own holdings and rare loans from Fort Ticonderoga, Minuteman National Historic Site, and leading private collections, the exhibition explores the weapons of both Patriot and Loyalist forces. Dramatic displays, including opposed muskets, an exploded-view firearm, and cutting-edge forensic analysis, reveal how arms shaped America’s fight for independence.

See Event

Wild West Spectacular

You have heard the name, you have read the stories, now see the Legend of Buffalo Bill Cody come to life in a night of live entertainment you won't forget! The Wild West has always been unpredictable and unexpected. This show is no exception. Whether you are a young buckaroo or an old timer, a local or someone "not from around these here parts"; you will be entertained by: action, romance, humor, perils, fights, toe tappn', hoots & hollers, and of course DANCING and SINGING! Now with a special 250th Anniversary twist!

See Event

Cody Cattle Company

The Cody Cattle Company is a dinner and show experience for all ages. They offer a nightly buffet with a great menu, followed by live music starring Ryan Martin and the Triple C Cowboys. Music begins at 6:30, doors open at 4:50, and dinner is at 5:30. They will have additional patriotic elements of the show for the 250th! Get your tickets at https://thecodycattlecompany.com/)

See Event

Cody Nite Rodeo

The Cody Nite Rodeo, held nightly during the summer months of June through August in Cody, Wyoming, offers an authentic and thrilling celebration of rodeo traditions. This action-packed event showcases the skill, bravery, and athleticism of both professional and amateur riders, as they compete in a variety of exciting rodeo events, including bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping.

See Event

Cody Craft Brewing’s Americas 250th Pale Ale

Cody Craft brewed a specialty beer for America’s 250th anniversary available now through next Summer. 1$ from every beer goes to the fireworks efforts.

See Event

Field of Honor

The Cody Heritage Museum is once again facilitating “Flags of Honor,” a patriotic showing of flags to honor our veterans and our country. If you would like to put up a flag in honor of a person or just to contribute to this truly patriotic cause, visit https://codyheritagemuseum.org/ to learn more about the application process. Flags will be up from Flag day (June 14th) to July 1st or July 4th depending on the location.

See Event

How we are honoring America’s 250th

History &

Heritage

Park County’s roots run deep, and this year we’re honoring them. From the Field of Honor flag display to Defining Courage — an immersive production telling the overlooked story of Japanese American soldiers held at Heart Mountain — we’re taking time to reflect on the full, complex story of America.

Community

Engagement

America’s 250th is a moment that belongs to everyone. Park County is bringing neighbors together through events like the Frontier Festival Chuckwagon Cookoff, the Kiddie Parade, and America’s Potluck — a communal meal open to all.

Celebration & Commemoration

Park County is celebrating 250 years of freedom with true Western flair. From the Cody Stampede Parade and nightly rodeo to fireworks over the high desert, this is a once-in-a-generation party — and everyone’s invited.

Objectives

honor
the past

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence by highlighting the historical events, figures, and movements that shaped our nation and our region.

celebrate
the present

Showcase the vibrant culture, diverse communities, and unique character of Park County, Wyoming.

inspire
the future

Engage youth and future generations in the celebration, fostering a sense of civic pride and responsibility.

Boost economic
development

Attract visitors to Park County, promoting local businesses and tourism.

strengthen
community bonds

Create opportunities for residents to come together, celebrate their shared heritage, and build stronger community connections.

Relevant Sites

Upcoming committee meetings

Committee 1 Name
july 24, 6:30pm
Town Hall
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july 24, 6:30pm
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Town Hall
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july 24, 6:30pm
Town Hall
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Past meetings
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As we commemorate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Wyoming invites you to join us in a year-long celebration filled with exciting events, educational activities and cultural festivities.

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The Park County America 250 Steering Committee is confident that this project will provide a memorable and meaningful celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary. By combining beloved traditions with innovative new initiatives, we will create a series of events that honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.