Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Sheridan's Art Celebration and Cowboy Inheritance

By Henri Dupree








Sheridan


Within Sheridan Wyoming's historic setting is a region rich in culture. Visitors to Sheridan WY in the summer should head to scenic Kendrick Park on Tuesday evenings for the once per week Concert in the Park series. Come early; the whole family will enjoy the beautiful environment.

On the way, be certain to watch for diverse public sculptures displayed in the Main Street area. This Art on the Plaza exhibit is a continuing display expanded each June during Celebrate the Arts Month.

One more tip for art lovers; every Aug Sheridan College hosts the Big West Arts Festival, a celebration of artists from all over the country. Bring along an appetite to the Festival, it also offers alluring treats from a host of culinary artists.

Sheridan WY's Cowboy LegacyLegacy

Throughout the year in Sheridan WY, cow hands keep rodeo fever alive with regular rodeos and roping contests. It all ends each July at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, a week-long celebration of the region's cowboy legacy.

Another excellent example of modern-day Western excitement is Don King Days in Sept. Top-notch cowboys compete in roping, riding and even polo (a fave local sport) to pay respects to the founder of legendary King's Saddlery.

To submerge yourself fully in Western lore, plan to attend the Sagebrush Cowboy Gathering each Feb. Cowboy musicians, poets and storytellers will excite with tales of the Wild West. There's something for each age group, including a kid's poetry contest.

Museums, shops and galleries across the Sheridan Wyoming area continue to commemorate the area's rugged Western history. Look for wonderful examples of leather and silver work, particularly.

Come for Sheridan WY's History, Stay for the Beauty

Whatever the reason you come to Sheridan, whether to learn how the West was won or to celebrate the beauty of the Big Horns, you will find yourself looking to stay.

The people of this quiet mountain town have learned the value of preserving their heritage while looking to the future.




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