A rodeo in the air? ONLY IN WYOMING!
Let’s take to the skies with the best pilots we can find and ride those airplanes like a cowboy rides a bull. But inside the airplane, not on top.
The first-ever Torrington Tailslide AcroRodeo was held May 17, 2025, at the Torrington Wyoming Airport. It drew an unprecedented crowd and showcased thrilling aerobatic talent from around the globe.
Spectators saw 34 competitors across all five categories, including participants from as far as Saudi Arabia. The weekend kicked off with a lively gathering at the Open Barrel Brewing Company. It was a fun night of karaoke, delicious food.
This year it will be a week-long event. Come see as much as you can.
Thursday, May 21 – All-day
6:00–9:00 PM – Street Dance: 80’s Night with band ‘Loaded Dice’. Corner of 21st & East A, Downtown Torrington.
7:00 PM – Pilot Welcome Party at Open Barrel Brewing Company, hosted by Wayne and Heidi Forbes. Pizza, salad & karaoke. 1930 Main Street. Arrive as early as you’d like for upstairs game room fun! Pizza served at 7.
8:00 PM – Opening Ceremony (benediction by Pastor Hollywood Hayden, Unlimited Team USA intros, Team Challenge Captains, live draw). MC: Kelly Sittner. At street dance Corner of 21st & East A, Downtown Torrington.
Torrington Air Rodeo Poster 2026
Torrington Air Rodeo Poster 2026
Friday, May 22
7:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Official practice.
2:00 PM: Contest flying begins (Known sequences).
Saturday, May 23
8 AM – 7 PM: Competition flying (Known, Free sequences) *with live radio broadcast.
6:30–8:30 PM: Public viewing of airplanes.
7:00–8:30 PM: Cowboy Church “Faith Takes Flight,” Pastor Hollywood Hayden, music by Kristina Hayden. Hostesses Trenna Drum and Dawn Avent. Near 2025 Tailslide Poster mural.
Sat night: Free night. Some food trucks remain after church or visit some other fantastic local spots.
Sunday, May 24
8 AM – 7 PM: Competition flying (Known, Free sequences) *with live radio broadcast.
Lunch: Tailslide Tailgate food trucks.
6:30–8:00 PM: Silent Auction with hostess Maria Boerboon.
7:00–9:00 PM: Torrington “Tailslide” BBQ, hosted by Kelly and Aleata Sittner, First State Bank.
8:00 PM: Live auction, MC Kelly Sittner.
Monday, May 25
8:00–11:00 AM: Public viewing of airplanes.
9:00 AM: 4-minute freestyle performances by qualifying Unlimited pilots, Sagebrush & Roses Auction Winner flight, special flights.
Followed by: Contest awards, Team Challenge Awards, Dean McClain Western Spirit Award (sponsored by Lift Aviation, presented by Chris Kleinhenz), crowning of 2026 Torrington Tailslide Rodeo Queen (by Jedda Lusk), sponsor recognition. Hostess: Rhonda Trautman. MC: Wayne Forbes.
Wyoming’s Best Pilots Astound At The Glendo Fly-In 2021
Gallery Credit: Glenn Woods
