Gunfights Break Out at the Irma Hotel in Cody Wyoming

Cody Gunfighters from June through September. Fun-loving, costumed locals gather six nights a week throughout the summer in front of the historic Irma Hotel to perform family-friendly, lighthearted skits depicting - not entirely accurately of course - rough-and-tumble life in the Old West.

The gunfighters always stress the importance of gun safety, especially to the younger members of the audience. The free performances begin at 6 p.m. Arrive early to claim your spot on the spacious porch of the hotel.

If it whets your appetitie, there's always the prime rib dinner in the dining room of the Irma Hotel.

In 1996 a Centennial year for Cody Wyoming, the committee of the annual Buffalo Bill Ball asked Jay Thorington to create a skit as entertainment for the guests attending the ball.

Later the group that performed this skit realized that this was a great idea to perform on the streets of Cody, Wyoming next to the famous Irma Hotel.

Subsequently the Gunfighters, a non-profit organization was born. These enthusiast created such characters as Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickok, Ike Clanton, Mad Dog Harry Tracy, Emmett Dalton, Lucky Bill, Doc Payne, Laddy Da, Crazy Cora, Miss Cassie, Fred White and Teton Jackson. These characters represented the Wild West. All re-enactors created their own authentic costumes.

The players are primarily volunteer and dedicate many hours in preparation for the season as well as make a commitment 6 nights a week from June - September.

Known well as one of the best shows in the Wild Wild West, it's family friendly and free.

For more information go to Cody Wyoming Gunfighters

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