Demonstrators, Vendors, & Exhibitors
Do you want to share something that was part of life then and is still part of our frontier today?
The Frontier Festival is back and we are looking for folks who want to participate in two days of fun at the Cody Stampede Rodeo grounds, Cody, Wyoming!
We would like people who want to share their skills for frontier life, past and present.
This could be anything from roping to blacksmithing, leatherwork, sheep and chuck wagon demonstrations and displays, farming or gardening, quilting and spinning, cheese to soap making, skinning logs to woodworking skills, or even storytelling.
We’re open to anything that fits the Frontier theme! Surprise us!
This is not meant to be a crafts fair, but in some cases you will be allowed to sell things.
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There is no charge to participate
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Exhibitors are responsible for their own money and taxes if selling
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Exhibitors and Demonstrators responsible for setting up their own area
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Electricity is not available and fire is not permitted.
You can complete the application online, or download the form below.
ALL registrations must be received by Friday, May 15, 2026
Horse Packing
Contest
June 6th • Only 8 teams will be selected
First Place: $2,000
Sponsored by the Cody Country Outfitters & Guides Association
second place: $1,500
third place: $1,000
You can complete the application online, or download the form below.
ALL registrations must be received by Friday, May 15, 2026
Packing Contest Rules
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15th
CHECK-IN WILL BE 8 A.M. SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Teams consist of two people, Cowboys & Cowgirls
Entry Fee: $100 per team
TEAMS WILL SUPPLY
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2 Saddle horses and/or mules plus 2 pack animals.
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Personal equipment including riding saddles, halters, bridles, pads.
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Two saw buck pack saddles with two cinches and complete britching and breast collars, including 1⁄4 straps and four pack pads.
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NO quick cinch devices allowed.
All other equipment including pack saddles and pads, lash ropes, panniers, sling ropes and pack covers will be provided by the Festival Committee.
THE FESTIVAL WILL SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BE PACKED
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2 bales of hay (to be slung with appropriate hitch over the sling with pack cover)
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1 set chain hobbles
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2 cool back horse pads
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1 set of box panniers
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2 horse bells
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1 picket rope and stake
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1 8x10 wall tent
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2 camp chairs
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Axe, shovel & saw, (must be on top of the pack outside the cover when crossing the finish line)
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1 dozen eggs
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1 Dutch Oven
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2 towels
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4 cups, 4 plates
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1 coffee pot
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1 six pack of pop
RULES
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Contestants time will start when the judge says “go.” Their time will stop when the last of the team’s animals crosses the Finish Line.
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The overall winner will be the shortest running time after penalties are assessed.
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Each team will be allowed to lay out their equipment while the previous team is unpacking and being judged. The organizing should not exceed 15 minutes.
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Both horses and/or mules to be head and tailed using appropriate tail rope supplied by the Judge. Pack animals should not be tied hard and fast.
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Both pack animals must be head and tailed when they cross the finish line. If not, the contestants will be disqualified. Pack animals must be double padded.
PENALTIES
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A broken or cracked egg is 10 seconds.
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A leaking pop can is 10 seconds.
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A missed gate on the obstacle course will be 20 seconds. Contestants have the option to go back through any missed gates.
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If a pack is leaning more than 6 inches off the center line of the horse’s back, after crossing the Finish line, contestants will be penalized 30 seconds. Contestants have the option of straightening the pack before they cross the Finish line.
DECISIONS OF THREE JUDGES AND TWO TIMERS ARE FINAL.
EACH CONTESTANT WILL SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER.