Cheyenne Frontier Days, held annually since 1897 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is the largest rodeo and western celebration in the world. The event, which always occurs in the last week of July, draws over 300,000 people to the area every year. During the event, the population of Cheyenne is increased by over 600 percent.

Frontier Days lasts 10 days and features a fair-like atmosphere, including a midway with rides, games, and food vendors, concerts, wild west shows, an Indian village, and the largest rodeo in the world, known fondly as 'The Daddy of em All' The event also features a free pancake breakfast, and nearly 40,000 people take advantage of this every year. In one week, over 100,000 pancakes will be served along with 3,000 pounds of ham. The 5,000 pounds of pancake batter are mixed in cement trucks. The event is in its 110th year, and will be held on July 21-30, 2006.

The rodeo draws thousands of people from different parts of the United States and from some parts of the world, although the majority of the people at Frontier Days are locals and ranchers. A friendly environment cloaks the entire stadium and the people; not only a friendly environment, but also usually ninety-degree weather with the accompaniment of glorious sunshine. Many local have began adapting to these conditions by bringing lots of water and cooling systems that chill the body. People can also purchase items at the food stores located throughout the compound.

The carnival at Frontier Days is also a spectacular event. This carnival stays for the entire ten days and provides people with endless fun. The carnival is a safe environment because of the many medical stations posted throughout the park and the law enforcement. The law enforcement sometimes helps manage the variety of games and rides. During the night the carnival lights up and lots of food stores are revealed. Overall Frontier Days is an amazing experience, and if you haven't already gone you should.

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