101.9 KING Radio » Cheyenne Frontier Days http://kingfm.com Wed, 22 May 2013 14:27:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Cheyenne Frontier Days Named Best Summer Festival 2013 http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-named-best-summer-festival-2013/ http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-named-best-summer-festival-2013/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 18:30:15 +0000 Rodeo Rick http://mycountry955.com/?p=313692 Every summer thousands of visitors flock to Wyoming to enjoy the Worlds Largest Outdoor Rodeo - Cheyenne Frontier Days.

]]> http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-named-best-summer-festival-2013/feed/ 0 egabbott, flickr Journey Will Perform Again At Frontier days http://kingfm.com/journey-will-perform-again-at-frontier-days/ http://kingfm.com/journey-will-perform-again-at-frontier-days/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:12:31 +0000 AP http://kgab.com/?p=247755 (Cheyenne) Journey is returning to Frontier Days. the classic rock band was booked to play July 19th after the original night show rock act backed out about a week ago. Styx will be the opening act

]]> http://kingfm.com/journey-will-perform-again-at-frontier-days/feed/ 0 CFD Saddle Bronc Ride (Michael Smith/Getty) Journey Returns With Special Guest Styx To Open CFD Night Shows [VIDEOS] http://kingfm.com/journey-returns-with-special-guest-styx-to-open-cfd-night-shows-videos/ http://kingfm.com/journey-returns-with-special-guest-styx-to-open-cfd-night-shows-videos/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:29:06 +0000 Gailen Sprague http://kingfm.com/?p=241871 Cheyenne Frontier Days officials have completed the 2013 Frontier Nights® concert lineup. Journey with very special guest star Styx will kick off the evening entertainment on Friday, July 19. Tickets for the show will go on-sale March 15.

]]> http://kingfm.com/journey-returns-with-special-guest-styx-to-open-cfd-night-shows-videos/feed/ 0 No Thunderbirds For CFD This Year [VIDEO] http://kingfm.com/no-thunderbirds-for-cfd-this-year-video/ http://kingfm.com/no-thunderbirds-for-cfd-this-year-video/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:43:59 +0000 Gailen Sprague http://kingfm.com/?p=241828 You may not see the Air Force Thunderbirds at Cheyenne Frontier Days this year because of the budget battle in Washington.

]]> http://kingfm.com/no-thunderbirds-for-cfd-this-year-video/feed/ 0 2013 Cheyenne Frontier Days 'Frontier Nights' Openers Announced http://kingfm.com/2013-cheyenne-frontier-days-frontier-nights-openers-announced/ http://kingfm.com/2013-cheyenne-frontier-days-frontier-nights-openers-announced/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:24:27 +0000 Rodeo Rick http://mycountry955.com/?p=295866 Cheyenne Frontier Days has announced the opening acts for this year's Frontier Nights concert lineup.

]]> http://kingfm.com/2013-cheyenne-frontier-days-frontier-nights-openers-announced/feed/ 0 Facebook / Getty Images Study:Cheyenne Frontier Days Generates $25 Million http://kingfm.com/studycheyenne-frontier-days-generates-25-million/ http://kingfm.com/studycheyenne-frontier-days-generates-25-million/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:02:39 +0000 Doug Randall http://kgab.com/?p=239844 A study by an Oregon company finds Cheyenne Frontier Days contributes around $25 million a year to the Laramie County economy.

Dean Runyan Associates says that total includes $10.6 million in retail purchases, with another $6

]]> http://kingfm.com/studycheyenne-frontier-days-generates-25-million/feed/ 0 $1 Million In Improvements to Frontier Park Planned http://kingfm.com/1-million-in-improvements-to-frontier-park-planned/ http://kingfm.com/1-million-in-improvements-to-frontier-park-planned/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:25:30 +0000 Doug Randall http://kgab.com/?p=230421 Cheyenne Frontier Days officials are planning over $1 million worth of improvements to Frontier Park this year, according to CFD General Chairman Darin Westby.

He says among the projects planned are a new Grounds Committee building, a two story addition to the Contract Acts complex, equipment replacement and deferred maintenance projects as well as general park beautification projects

]]> http://kingfm.com/1-million-in-improvements-to-frontier-park-planned/feed/ 0 Cheyenne Frontier Days Looking for July 20th Performer http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-looking-for-july-20th-performer/ http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-looking-for-july-20th-performer/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:41:25 +0000 Cheyenne News Staff http://kgab.com/?p=230065 Officials with Cheyenne Frontier Days are looking for a night show act to replace Lady Antebellum on July 20, 2013.

Hillary Scott of Lady A recently announced she is pregnant and will not be able to travel next summer, which means their scheduled July 20th performance at CFD will have to be scratched, Frontier Days Contract Acts chair Larry Kehl says they hope to name a replacement for Lady Antebellum by mid to late January

]]> http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-looking-for-july-20th-performer/feed/ 0 (Micheal Smith/Getty Images) CFD Wins Large Outdoor Rodeo Award Again http://kingfm.com/cfd-wins-large-outdoor-rodeo-award-again/ http://kingfm.com/cfd-wins-large-outdoor-rodeo-award-again/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:08:55 +0000 Cheyenne News Staff http://kgab.com/?p=228958 Cheyenne Frontier Days received the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year Award for the fourteenth time at an award banquet held last night in Las Vegas. PRCA rodeo contract personnel, judges, clowns, stock contractors and contestants vote in October on the finalists for this award

]]> http://kingfm.com/cfd-wins-large-outdoor-rodeo-award-again/feed/ 0 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Wins 2012 Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year [VIDEO] http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-wins-2012-large-outdoor-rodeo-of-the-year-video/ http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-wins-2012-large-outdoor-rodeo-of-the-year-video/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:59:31 +0000 Gailen Sprague http://kingfm.com/?p=218929 Cheyenne Frontier Days received the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award for the fourteenth time at an award banquet held last night in Las Vegas, Nevada.

]]> http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-wins-2012-large-outdoor-rodeo-of-the-year-video/feed/ 0 Cheyenne Frontier Days Night Shows Announced http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-night-shows-announced/ http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-night-shows-announced/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:22:03 +0000 Doug Randall http://kgab.com/?p=214113 Several returning favorites will be back to take the stage in Cheyenne Frontier Days 2013, according to the CFD night show lineup which was released Wednesday evening.

]]> http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-night-shows-announced/feed/ 0 Grateful Memories of Tom Bauman [AUDIO] http://kingfm.com/grateful-memories-of-tom-bauman-audio/ http://kingfm.com/grateful-memories-of-tom-bauman-audio/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:58:32 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=91495 A major voice of Cheyenne radio has been silenced.

On Wednesday, August 15, long-time Cheyenne broadcaster Tom Bauman died at the age of 75.

You've probably heard Tom's voice before on a radio broadcast or commercial, as a Cheyenne Frontier Days announcer or at many other events over the years and it is unforgettable.

]]> http://kingfm.com/grateful-memories-of-tom-bauman-audio/feed/ 0 Grateful Mike's Memories of Tom Bauman (TSM File Photo) Guess Who's Coming to the Wyoming State Fair on Tuesday http://kingfm.com/guess-whos-coming-to-the-wyoming-state-fair-on-tuesday/ http://kingfm.com/guess-whos-coming-to-the-wyoming-state-fair-on-tuesday/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:48:04 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=90733 Have you heard who's entertaining at the Wyoming State Fair this week?

The Guess Who will play Tuesday, August 14, and all tickets are only $15.

]]> http://kingfm.com/guess-whos-coming-to-the-wyoming-state-fair-on-tuesday/feed/ 0 The Guess Who 2003 (Tom Sandler/Getty) 2012 CFD Is Over And The Final Numbers Are In = Top 5! http://kingfm.com/2012-cfd-is-over-and-the-final-numbers-are-in-top-5/ http://kingfm.com/2012-cfd-is-over-and-the-final-numbers-are-in-top-5/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:54:19 +0000 Gailen Sprague http://kingfm.com/?p=87551 Cheyenne Frontier Days closes out another successful year

]]> http://kingfm.com/2012-cfd-is-over-and-the-final-numbers-are-in-top-5/feed/ 0 What Did You Like Best at the 116th Cheyenne Frontier Days? http://kingfm.com/what-did-you-like-best-at-the-116th-cheyenne-frontier-days/ http://kingfm.com/what-did-you-like-best-at-the-116th-cheyenne-frontier-days/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:54:50 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=87313 Merle Haggard & Marty Stewart 2003 (flickR User/glasater 99362)What did you like best about this year's Cheyenne Frontier Days?

Maybe you had some great pancakes, or loved something about the parade, discovered a new ride at the carnival, found out some history about Cheyenne's ghosts or saw one of your favorites in concert?
Let us know what you liked in the comment box.

]]> http://kingfm.com/what-did-you-like-best-at-the-116th-cheyenne-frontier-days/feed/ 0 Merle Haggard & Marty Stewart 2003 (flickR User/glasater 99362) 'Your Sunday Brunch' Menu for July 29, 2012 http://kingfm.com/your-sunday-brunch-menu-for-july-29-2012/ http://kingfm.com/your-sunday-brunch-menu-for-july-29-2012/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:38:26 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=87303 Hungry for some sweet rock and roll?

We have some coming up on 'Your Sunday Brunch' on this last weekend of July.

It's an 'Album Side Sunday' featuring the band created by Tom Scholz, we'll mark the end of Cheyenne Frontier Days, get you ready for another great week of concerts and celebrate some rock birthdays.

]]> http://kingfm.com/your-sunday-brunch-menu-for-july-29-2012/feed/ 0 'Your Sunday Brunch' Menu featuring Funnel Cakes (flickR User/bradleygee) One Last Chance To Take Up The Slack at Cheyenne Frontier Days http://kingfm.com/one-last-chance-to-take-up-the-slack-at-cheyenne-frontier-days/ http://kingfm.com/one-last-chance-to-take-up-the-slack-at-cheyenne-frontier-days/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:00:04 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=86871 Did you know there's free rodeo action at Frontier Park?

There are so many cowboys and cowgirls competing for prize money at 'The Daddy of 'em All' that they can't fit it all in during all the afternoon rodeos so they take up the 'slack' early in the mornings.

]]> http://kingfm.com/one-last-chance-to-take-up-the-slack-at-cheyenne-frontier-days/feed/ 0 Dayne Eaton Steer Wrestling at CFD 2001 (Michael Smith/Getty) Cheyenne Frontier Days Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts Out To Set New Record http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-kiwanis-pancake-breakfasts-out-to-set-new-record/ http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-kiwanis-pancake-breakfasts-out-to-set-new-record/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:29:21 +0000 Gailen Sprague http://kingfm.com/?p=86366 The Pancake Breakfast that the Kiwanis put on every year for Cheyenne Frontier Days is on track to set a new record!

]]> http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-kiwanis-pancake-breakfasts-out-to-set-new-record/feed/ 0 GSprague/TSM Attention John Wayne Fans! Catch a Cheap Matinee at Cheyenne's Atlas Theatre http://kingfm.com/attention-john-wayne-fans-catch-a-cheap-matinee-at-cheyennes-atlas-theatre/ http://kingfm.com/attention-john-wayne-fans-catch-a-cheap-matinee-at-cheyennes-atlas-theatre/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:05:45 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=86304 Are you a fan of 'The Duke'?

The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players are presenting Western Movies at the Historic Atlas Theatre this week featuring John Wayne.

This year it's an All John Wayne Film Festival each afternoon at 2 through Saturday, July 28, inside the vintage 1800's era movie palace, 211 West Lincolnway, in downtown Cheyenne and it's only $3.

]]> http://kingfm.com/attention-john-wayne-fans-catch-a-cheap-matinee-at-cheyennes-atlas-theatre/feed/ 0 John Wayne on 'War Wagon' set with his son 1967 (Keystone/Getty) Cheyenne Frontier Days Provides Lots of Live Music Choices http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-provides-lots-of-live-music-choices/ http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-provides-lots-of-live-music-choices/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:53:01 +0000 Grateful Mike http://kingfm.com/?p=86290 What shows are you planning to see this week?

Cheyenne Frontier Days is a fantastic time to take in some live music in the Capitol City.

Not only can you see some of the top entertainers at Frontier Park, a lot of up and coming bands are playing at venues all over Cheyenne.

]]> http://kingfm.com/cheyenne-frontier-days-provides-lots-of-live-music-choices/feed/ 0 Loverboy Keyboardist Doug Johnson (Kevork Djansezian/Getty)