Don King Days

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Cultural & TraditionalSheridan
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe event is named directly after a real
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Don King Days in Sheridan

Don King Days is a Memorial Day weekend rodeo and roping event in Sheridan, Wyoming, named for Don King, the renowned Sheridan saddle maker and founder of King's Saddlery. The event pairs working-ranch roping and bronc riding competitions with a celebration of Sheridan's saddle-making and cowboy-gear craft heritage.

Don King Days takes its name from Don King, a Sheridan, Wyoming saddle maker whose shop, King's Saddlery, grew over the twentieth century into one of the most respected producers of custom saddles, tack, and leather goods in the American West, supplying working ranches and competitive rodeo athletes alike.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The event is named directly after a real craftsman rather than a generic Western theme: Don King built King's Saddlery in Sheridan into one of the most respected saddle and tack makers in the American West, and tying a rodeo weekend to his name links the competition to Sheridan's specific reputation as a center of high-end Western leather craft rather than rodeo alone

02

The mystery stays covered

Scheduling the event over Memorial Day weekend positions it as one of the season's earliest rodeo gatherings in the region, giving competitors and fans a season-opening event ahead of the fuller summer rodeo calendar

03

The city starts moving

Sheridan's identity as a saddle-making town, reinforced by King's Saddlery's museum of Western memorabilia, gives the event a craft and heritage dimension that goes beyond the competition itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Roping and rough-stock competition tied to Sheridan's ranching community

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and the event's connection to the King's Saddlery family and their craft

The sacred route

Living ritual

are the recurring core of Don King Days each Memorial Day weekend

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Don King Days, plan transport around the exact Sheridan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Western wear is standard, boots, jeans, and a hat, reflecting the working-cowboy character of the event.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Don King Days, stay near the part of Sheridan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.80 N, 106.96 WOpen in Google Maps

Sheridan, WY

Nearest airportSHR — Sheridan County
TransportFor Don King Days, plan transport around the exact Sheridan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Don King Days, stay near the part of Sheridan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Don King Days?

Don King Days is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Don King Days take place?

The festival is listed in Sheridan, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sheridan, WY

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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