The rodeo - which features 90 consecutive performances through Aug. 31 n began Wednesday night. A stop at the Cody Nite Rodeo has been a mainstay for visitors in the West Region for many years.

As an open rodeo, the event welcomes rodeo contestants of all levels the chance to compete in the famous Cody arena. Starting in June, and running through August, there is a rodeo every single night.

Top Videos Rodeo President Mike Darby says he received the exception order Monday evening. That exception allows the Cody Nite Rodeo to hold performances for up to 600 people.

Parker Breding of Edgar, Montana, rides Summit Pro Rodeo's Turnabout for 92.5 points to win a performance of the Cody Stampede last July. Cody will be able to hold its nightly summer rodeos this ...

The public non-profit Cody Stampede board oversees the Cody Nite Rodeo, which runs nightly from June 1 through Aug. 31, and the Cody Stampede, which includes parades and rodeos on each of the ...

Peterson is a past Cody Nite champ and is known for his event versatility. Smith is head coach at Cochise College in Arizona and the former long-time rodeo coach at Central Wyoming.

The celebrations continue in Cody as people have been enjoying the popular Stampede Parade and Cody Nite Rodeo that has been going on for the last few days. The rodeo will continue through August 31.

CODY, Wyo. (AP) - Cowboys and cowgirls looking to improve their skills often spend a summer or two at the Cody Nite Rodeo. This year that group included several Australians.

Cody Nite Rodeo and the Northern Rodeo Association will also be sponsoring three weekend rodeos - June 18-19, July 15-16 and August 13-14.

Peterson is a past Cody Nite champ and is known for his event versatility. Smith is head coach at Cochise College in Arizona and the former long-time rodeo coach at Central Wyoming.