I believe Summer is just around the corner so I have put together a list of family friendly events that are taking place in our community in June.
CHEYENNE HISPANIC FESTIVAL
May 31 and June 1, Cheyenne Depot Plaza
Kicking off the festival at 6:00 PM on May 31 is Lucha Libres, The Might Nice Band. On June 1 there will be a car show, papel picado & tissue paper flower crafts, pinatas & games, dancers, food & beer, grito & jalapeno eating contests, live music and vendors, giveaways, Cheyenne’s own Mariachi 307 and more! Don’t miss Los Chicos del 512, a Selena tribute band unlike any you’ve heard before. See them perform 8:00-10:00 PM on the Depot Plaza.
CELTIC FESTIVAL/FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA
June 7, 5:30 PM, Cheyenne Depot Plaza
The Patti Fiasco Band and Angus Mohr will be performing. Calling of the Clans, Highlander Strongman/Strongwoman event.
CELTIC FESTIVAL
June 8 and 9, 10:00 AM-4:30 PM, Lions Park, Carey and 8th Ave.
Bagpipers, clan displays, workshops, dance performances, specialty beers (Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks), scotch tasting, and food & craft vendors.
THE RACE: MUSICAL STORY TIME AND PETTING ZOO
June 8, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, Paul Smith Children’s Village, 616 S. Lions Park Drive.
Musical Story Time at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Paul Smith’s Children’s Village with the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet: Derek McDonald and Don Williams, Trumpets; Ben Shafer, Horn; Dan Watt, Trombone; Alan Harvey, Tuba. Narrated by master story-teller Aaron Sommers!
FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA
June 14, 5:30 PM, Cheyenne Depot Plaza
The Reminders with W/Y-O.
FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA
June 21, 5:30 PM, Cheyenne Depot Plaza
Face Vocal Band with Soul X.
SUPER DAY
June 22, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, North Lions Park
Parking $2.00 available in Frontier Days Lot. Enter near Carey & 8th Ave.
There is so much that goes along with Super Day so plan for a full day of fun! It is designed as a free celebration of summer with everything from carnival games, bouncy houses, squirt gun fights, food trucks, music and more! Special events are:
CHALK ART FESTIVAL
All artists who can put their skill to the pavement are called on for the Chalk Art Festival at Super Day. Artists can work solo or as a pair on one 4’X4′ square. Each artist or pair will be provided with chalk and concrete working surface. Chalk is the only medium allowed for this event. All participants will be provided a palette of chalk. Pairs will receive one palette. Pairs must meet age requirements; although younger ages can step up categories. All artists must state the specific image based on the theme “Be Entertained!” to be drawn prior to confirmation of participation on Super Day. Festival organizers reserve the right to deem subject matter inappropriate. Political or commercial advertisements and statements are not allowed. This is a family friendly event, please keep that in mind when deciding what to create. Applications are due June 15, 2019, and can be mailed to Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82001. You will receive notice of your acceptance after application date closes. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for each category:
*Youth (ages 12 and under)
*Young Adult (ages 13-17)
*Adult (ages 18+)
FISHING DERBY
June 22, 6:30 AM-9:30 AM, Sloans Lake, North Lions Park near Boy Scout Hut (Kiwanis Community House).
Parking Lot C (off 8th Avenue). Avoid Kennedy Drive as vendors will be entering from this end of the park.
1st ever fishing derby where all ages can participate to catch the largest fish as part of super Day festivities.
CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
June 22, Kiwanis Community House (back porch).
A fun, competitive 4X4 sand volleyball tournament for adults and older teams as part of the Super Day 2019 festivities. Minimum age of participation is 16 years old. Parent or guardian must sign the waver. Teams must have a minimum of 4 participants to join the Super Day 2019 Tournament. Up to 8 players may be on the roster. Teams must check in at the Kiwanis Community House (back Porch) 15 minutes prior to game time.
5K FUN RUN
June 22, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Registration & Packet Pick-Up 6:30-8:00 AM, North Lions Park Amphitheater.
8:15 AM; 5k Fun Run (or Walk!) Beginners
9:30 AM; Awards (North Lions Park Amphitheater)
10:00 AM; Super Day Begins.
A fun run (or walk) for those who love entertainment and the outdoors. Costumes are encouraged. Fun is mandatory. The course starts at the North Lions Park Amphitheater and heads north on the Cheyenne Greenway down toward Central High School. Mid-way through the race you’ll stumble upon some fun entertainment. Stay to listen or continue on the route. A time clock will be at the official end of the route to double-check your stats, along with fun awards, drinks, pizza and music. This is not a chipped run, but they guarantee you’ll have fun! Free parking is available in Frontier Parking Lot C for participants. Enter from 8th Ave.
TOUR DE PRAIRIE
Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Registration & Packet Pick-Up, Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Dr.
Saturday, June 22, 5:30-8:30 AM; registration & Tour Breakfast (South Lions Park Picnic Shelter)
6:30 AM; Tour de Prairie Start
10:00 AM; Super Day Begins
11:30 AM-3:30 PM; Tour de prairie Lunch
A 100 mile long distance bike course that brings riders up to Vedauwoo. Rest stops and support provided along the way. This long distance course heads south past the capitol before heading west under I-25 and up Happy Jack Road to Vedauwoo. Get ready for some fresh air and swift elevation changes! The Tour de Prairie features 25-, 50-, 75- and 100 mile rest stations/turn around points. Breakfast and lunch are included for registered Tour de Prairie riders.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SUPER DAY EVENTS OR TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON LINE GO TO: https://www.cheyennecity.org/654/Superday-Events
FRIDAYS ON THE PLAZA
June 28, 5:30 PM, Cheyenne Depot Plaza
Soul School with Kingpin
Wow! Cheyenne will be hopping in June with all there is to do. I hope you will take time out of your busy schedules to participate in some of the fun events happening in our community during the month of June.
