Register now for the next biennial ICFA Cody Reunion to be held in North Platte, Nebraska from June 13th to 16th, 2024. We welcome and encourage all family, friends, and Buffalo Bill enthusiasts to join us. We have planned an action packed, fun-filled itinerary for you and your family that you’re not going to want to miss out on! We have also secured a fantastic group rate at the Ramada for our Hotel Headquarters, but you must book your reservations now while rooms are still available. They will only have vacancies for a very short period of time due to the large gathering for the NebraskaLand Days Festivities. To book your room(s), guests must call the Ramada at 308-532-9090 or 308-224-9538 and mention that you are with the "Cody’s Family Reunion" to receive our special discounted price.
Here’s a snap shot of some of the activities and attractions for this year’s itinerary in North Platte, NE:
Visit Buffalo Bill’s famous Scout’s Rest Ranch, State Historical Park, where North Platte’s infamous Buffalo Bill reenactor will give us a private tour of the Mansion, Barn, and Grounds. We’ll also witness a shootout & enjoy a hay ride with the Wild Bunch as we listen to stories of the Wild West.
Experience “NEBRASKAland Days” including The Buffalo Bill Rodeo at the Wild West Arena and watch the annual Grand Parade.
Hang out at the Petting Zoo while we get outfitted to go Horse Back Riding on the very same grounds Buffalo Bill once roamed.
Shop for Souvenirs at the iconic Fort Cody Trading Post, view Buffalo Bill’s Wild West in Miniature, and explore the Old West Exhibit.
Former BB Museum & Grave Curator, Steve Friesen’s book presentation/sales/signing of "Galloping Gourmet: Eating & Drinking with Buffalo Bill."
Leisurely Float down the relaxing North Platte River in your choice of Stock Tank, Tube, Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle Board.
Discover the town’s Train History at the Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard and the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center.
Visit the Cody Park Railroad Museum and the Life-Size Statue of Buffalo Bill at the Wild West Memorial (Site of the World’s 1st Spectator Rodeo).
Tour the Prairie Arts Center and Lincoln County Historical Museum. We’ll also Shop and Discover Unique Items at the Grain Bin Antique Town.
Enjoy some Fun & Games at “Wild Bill’s Fun Center,” including Bowling, Laser Tag, and Arcade. We can also race each other at the Cody Go-Carts.
Enjoy a Picnic in the Cody Park where tables & restrooms are provided. Play some Horseshoes & Frisbee Disc-Golf, go Swimming or Relax by the Outdoor Pool, Feed the Native Wildlife in their Sanctuary, and/or hop on the Cody Carousel & other Kiddie Carnival Rides all within the same Park.
1st Place Prize wins choice of 14,000 Minecoins or $80!
2nd Place Prize wins choice of 8,720 Minecoins or $50!
3rd Place Prize wins choice of 3,500 Minecoins or $20!
Day at the Wild West Show Buffalo Bill’s Scout’s Rest Ranch Wildest Town in the West
“Yeti” & “Corgi” Boston Robinson 8 Children (on behalf of Kerrie Felder)
North Platte & Kearney, Nebraska North Platte, Nebraska Queens, New York
Our top 3 winners were judged based on Creativity, Imagination, Uniqueness, Aesthetics, Technicality, Functionality and the Size & Effort that was put into the overall construction.
Check out all of the other wonderful entries that were submitted. Thank you so much to everyone who competed!
The Buffalo Bill Minecraft Portrait (far right) was an “exhibition entry” created by Kevin Cody (Minecraft Challenge Host) which was voluntarily withdrawn from the competition to give the kiddos a better chance at winning a prize.
2021 CAKE CONTEST via ZOOM!
In celebration of Buffalo Bill's 175th Birthday the International Cody Family Association (ICFA) hosted a Buffalo Bill Birthday Cake Contest via Zoom on February 28th.
This was the ICFA's first virtual, online event and was a great success with close to 40 participants from all over the world.
The ICFA's Vice President, Reunion Chair and Great, Great Grandson of Buffalo Bill, William “Kevin” Cody emceed the competition while contestants competed for prizes and recognition for the most decorative and creative Buffalo Bill Birthday Cake.
All ICFA family, friends and fans of Buffalo Bill were welcome to either compete and/or attend this live Zoom event.
