The Heart of Rodeo Week

Experience Sheridan's biggest week from the most sought-after seat in downtown.

Don't wait until the schedule is announced — most downtown lodging sells out 6–12 months in advance.

Key Takeaways

•The Sheridan WYO Rodeo runs in mid-July and has since 1897
•The parade route runs down Main Street, directly past our front door
•Downtown lodging sells out 6–12 months out; The Main Exchange fills 2–3 months out
•Most guests arrive 3–4 days before the rodeo kicks off
•Two residences: The Onyx for groups, The Aspen for longer stays
•Walk to the parade, the street dances, and the Pancake Breakfast — no parking hunt

TL;DR

Rodeo week is the busiest week of the year in Sheridan, and downtown is the only place to be for it. The Main Exchange sits on the parade route, a block from the street dances, with two sound-dampened suites to retreat into when the day is done. Book early — The Onyx and The Aspen both go months ahead of rodeo week.

Sheridan's Premier Rodeo Home Base

The Sheridan WYO Rodeo is more than an event—it's a city-wide celebration. Staying at The Main Exchange puts you in the center of it all, with parades passing directly in front of the building and street festivals just steps away.

On the Parade Route

Staying downtown is the only way to truly experience Rodeo Week. The parades pass right by our front door, and the street dances are just a block away. Skip the traffic and the parking struggle entirely.

A Quiet Retreat

Escape the crowds into your private, luxury sanctuary. Sound-dampened suites designed for recovery between festivities — because rodeo week is a marathon, not a sprint.

When to Book

Rodeo week is the one week a year when Sheridan runs out of rooms. Most downtown lodging sells out 6 to 12 months in advance, and The Main Exchange typically fills 2 to 3 months before the rodeo. The single most common mistake is waiting for the official schedule to drop before booking a room — by the time it does, downtown is gone.

Plan to arrive 3 to 4 days before the rodeo kicks off. Downtown fills from the front end: the parade, the Pancake Breakfast, and the street dances all land early in the week, and arriving mid-week means watching the best of it from the outside. Guests who come in ahead of the crowd get the town at its best — the same restaurants, without the wait.

Traveling with a group, or want both suites? Reach the concierge at (307) 763-5449 and we'll work out the dates.

Rodeo Week Logistics

Parking

Both residences include complimentary parking, which during rodeo week is worth more than it sounds. Downtown street parking effectively disappears for the parade and the street dances, and the lots fill early. Having a dedicated spot means you can leave and come back without surrendering your place for the day. The Aspen adds a two-car garage if you're travelling with a trailer-height vehicle or a second car.

Groups and both suites

The Onyx sleeps six across two bedrooms and 2,200 square feet. Families and groups riding together often take both suites — The Onyx and The Aspen are in the same building, so you get one address, one set of keys to coordinate, and separate space to retreat into. If you want both, book well ahead; they rarely stay open together for rodeo week.

Noise and recovery

Being on the parade route is the point during the day and the problem at night. Both suites are sound-dampened, with bedrooms set back from the street side of the building. Rodeo week runs long — the parade is a morning event, the grounds run through the afternoon, and the Sheridan Inn goes late — so a room you can actually sleep in matters more than it would on an ordinary weekend.

Eating in

Every restaurant downtown is on a wait during rodeo week, and reservations at the good ones go weeks out. Both suites have full chef-ready kitchens with in-unit laundry, so you can cook a real breakfast before the parade instead of queuing for one, and get dusty clothes turned around mid-week.

Rodeo Week Questions

When is the Sheridan WYO Rodeo?

The Sheridan WYO Rodeo runs in mid-July every year, and has since 1897. Rodeo week opens with the Main Street parade and builds across several days of performances at the rodeo grounds. Confirm the exact dates on the official Sheridan WYO Rodeo site before booking travel.

When should I book lodging for rodeo week?

Earlier than feels necessary. Most downtown lodging sells out 6 to 12 months in advance, and The Main Exchange typically fills 2 to 3 months before rodeo week. Don't wait until the schedule is announced — by then the downtown inventory is largely gone.

Is there a minimum stay during rodeo week?

Our standard minimum is 2 nights, and rodeo week generally carries a longer minimum than the rest of the calendar. Most guests book 3 to 4 nights, arriving a few days before the rodeo kicks off. Contact the concierge to confirm the current minimum for your dates.

How far is The Main Exchange from the rodeo grounds?

The rodeo performances are held at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, a short drive or rideshare from downtown. Everything else — the Main Street parade, the street dances, the Pancake Breakfast — happens on foot from our front door.

Where does the rodeo parade route run?

The parade runs straight down Main Street. The Main Exchange sits at 226 N Main St, so the parade passes directly in front of the building and the street dances are a block away.

Secure Your Rodeo Week

Two boutique residences on the parade route. They go months in advance.

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