“Call of the West” Community Screening Comes to Cody October 6

​Enjoy a free screening of the award-winning documentary, plus a reception and a final look at a special dude ranching photography exhibition.

Celebrate the stories and traditions of dude ranching on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Cody, Wyoming. Wyoming PBS will host a free community screening of “Call of the West” at the Cody Theatre, with a reception at the nearby Dude Ranch Museum before the film.

The evening begins at 5 p.m. at the Dude Ranch Museum, where guests can enjoy a reception and take a final look at The Wrangle: 100 Years of Dude Ranching with stunning photography by Scott T. Baxter. Extended for this special event, the traveling photography exhibition highlights 26 ranches that have operated for a century or more, offering a glimpse into the people and places that have shaped dude ranching.

Across the street, doors at the Cody Theatre open at 5:30 p.m., with the screening beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will also feature door prize giveaways from the Dude Ranchers’ Association in celebration of its centennial.

Directed and produced by Alpheus Media for Wyoming PBS, “Call of the West” explores the history, resilience, and future of the American dude ranch. Filmed at seven working ranches across Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and Arizona, it follows ranch families as they preserve Western traditions and navigate the challenges facing their businesses and the next generation.

The documentary recently won the Independent Producer category at the 58th annual Public Media Awards. The Dude Ranch Foundation congratulates Wyoming PBS, Alpheus Media, and the ranch families whose stories brought the film to life.

Plan Your Evening

  • 5 p.m.: Reception and exhibition at the Dude Ranch Museum, 1122 12th Street
  • 5:30 p.m.: Doors open at the Cody Theatre, 1171 Sheridan Avenue
  • 6 p.m.: “Call of the West” screening begins

The screening is free and open to the public. Join the Cody community for an evening celebrating dude ranching and the Western heritage we share.