This Weekend in Cheyenne: Shooting Stars, Muscle Cars, & the Arts

Cheyenne is in for one "starstruck" weekend! Not only does the city have a phenomenal lineup of concerts featuring chart-topping artists coming to town, but we ALSO have a starry performance illuminating the heavens Saturday night!

Want to catch the Perseid Meteor Shower happening in the Wyoming skies this weekend? Find out more here!

It's a weekend bursting with activities and fun! Check it out:

Friday, August 11

Big Mountain @ Fridays on the Plaza

Oo baby, you'll love the way Big Mountain performs! You've definitely heard their rendition of "Baby I Love Your Way," which was featured in Jumanji: The Next Level.

• When: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Depot Plaza (121 W. 15th St.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Friday Night Jazz @ Little America

Enjoy smooth jazz from the Jazztet at Little America's Hathaway Lounge.

• When: 6 to 9 p.m.
• Where: Hathaway's Lounge (2800 W. Lincolnway)
• Cost: Varies based on drink orders—two drink minimum.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Friday Night Funnies @ the County Fair

• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: Laramie County Fair Complex (3801 Archer Parkway)
• Cost: $5
• Additional Info: Click here.

Live Music & Dancing at the Bunkhouse

Dance and jam at the Bunkhouse.

• When: 7 to 11 p.m.
• Where: Bunkhouse Bar and Grill (1064 Happy Jack Rd)
• Cost: FREE to dance. Food and beverages vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Laramie County Fair

Recurring until August 12. Events range from a Farmer's Market to Demolition Derby.

• When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Archer Fairgrounds (3801 Archer Parkway)
• Cost: Varies.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Saturday, August 12

Cheyenne Farmer's Market

Shop local vendors at the County Fair!

• When: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Frontier Park Lots B &C (4610 Carey Ave.)
• Cost: Varies. Free entry.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Cheyenne Shrine Club Car Show

Muscle cars, vintage wheels, vendor shopping, and more! All proceeds go to local charities.

• When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Cheyenne Ice & Events Center
• Cost: FREE entry; vendors vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Dyno Days Show & Shine @ Haller's Repair

Fast cars, food trucks, vendors, and more.

• When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Haller's Repair (521 W. Lincolnway)
• Cost: FREE spectating. Food, vehicle entry, and raffle vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Cactus Terrariums at Black Tooth Brewing

Terrariums and beer - the best way to start a Saturday.

• When:10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Where: Black Tooth Brewing (520 W. 19th St.)
• Cost:$35
• Additional Info: Click here.

Cheyenne Arts Celebration

Celebrate the arts with live music from Buffalo Nichols, shop local vendors, dig into local food trucks, and more at Lions Park!

• When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Lions Park (Lions Park Dr.)
• Cost: FREE music. Vendors + food vary.
• Additional Info: Click here.

WYCO Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser

Raise money for the wonderful firefighters who serve SE Wyoming rural communities. Fun for the whole family!

• When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: 3987 Wyo Hwy - Laramie, Wyoming
• Cost: Varies.
• Additional Info: Click here.

Demolition Derby @ the County Fair

Epic car-crushing fun!

• When: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Laramie County Fair Complex @ Archer (3801 Archer Pkwy.)
• Cost: $15
• Additional Info: Click here.

Soulja Boy @ the Lincoln

An epic show featuring top-charting rapper Soulja Boy!

• When: 8 p.m.
• Where: The Lincoln(1650 Central Ave.)
• Cost: $35+
• Additional Info: Click here.

Sunday, August 13

Poetry Open Mic @ the Hawthorn Tree

Prose and poems from local authors.

• When: 1 to 3 p.m.
• Where: Hawthorn Tree (112 E. 17th St.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Tea Cup Painting @ the Hawthorn Tree

• When: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Where: Hawthorn Tree (112 E. 17th St.)
• Cost: FREE
• Additional Info: Click here.

Meditation @ the Hawthorn Tree

Reset from the CFD festivities and prepare for August with a soothing meditation session at the Hawthorn Tree.

• When: 2 p.m.
• Where: Hawthorn Tree (112 E. 17th St.)
• Cost: $22
• Additional Info: Click here.

Discover more fun events happening in the city by visiting Cheyenne.org.