PRESERVING OUR CHEYENNE HERTIAGE
In 1993, Union Pacific donated the Historic Depot building to the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County, beginning a journey of restoration that continues today. Stabilization work began just a year later, setting the tracks for this landmark's revival.
Our mission: Sharing our passion for craft beer with the city of Cheyenne and surrounding communities while raising money for a great cause.
Thanks to the dedicated support of our sponsors, the Wyoming Brewers Festival presented by Cheyenne Motorsports has contributed nearly $600,000 toward the extensive rehabilitation of this magnificent piece of railroad history. These contributions have helped transform the Depot into the vibrant community hub it is today.has contributed nearly $600,000 to the extensive rehabilitation of the Depot.
The first floor now welcomes visitors to the Cheyenne Depot Museum and the Accomplice Beer Company, while the upper levels house offices dedicated to tourism, economic development, and museum operations—creating a perfect blend of preserving our past while building our future.
This ongoing restoration journey would not be possible without our generous sponsors, who help keep this historic train on track. Your support helps us continue to honor Cheyenne's rich railway heritage for generations to come.
OUR DEPOTS REVIVAL JOURNEY
Since 1996, the Wyoming Brewers Festival has been pouring passion and purpose into every pint, with proceeds flowing directly into the revitalization of the magnificent Historic Union Pacific Depot in downtown Cheyenne.
Breathing new life into a historic landmark while preserving its rich heritage isn't just challenging—it's a massive undertaking requiring extraordinary dedication, unwavering commitment, and substantial financial resources. That's where our festival enters the station! The Wyoming Brewers Festival transforms craft beer enthusiasm into brick-and-mortar restoration, creating a perfect blend of celebration and preservation.
We raise our glasses with pride to the remarkable achievements we've accomplished over the decades. What began as a vision has materialized into tangible restorations that honor Cheyenne's railway legacy. Every festival ticket purchased, every sponsor contribution, and every beer savored has helped fuel the following transformation projects—turning history into a living, breathing part of our community's future.
Modern elevator access to all three floors.
Expert window restoration.
South side renovations with furniture viewing area, doors, and window ceilings.
Critical concrete repairs to historic lobby floors.
Clear interior and exterior signage for the Cheyenne Depot Museum.
Interactive digital welcome kiosks at entrances in partnership with Visit Cheyenne.
Helped fund moving expenses for Depot's largest exhibit - the Model RR Layout.
Renovation of Depot Lobby restrooms.
Repair of the ceiling of the first floor of the Depot.
LED light bulb changeover, energy, and cost-saving initiatives.
Lobby floor project including map and Wyoming Brewers Festival logo, replacing the flooring in the museum and stairwells.
Painting of Museum Coupler area.
Paving the Museum and Asher parking lots.
ON TAP
Your festival support is brewing restoration magic throughout the historic Depot! With each ticket purchased and beer sampled, you're directly funding these essential preservation projects:
The historic windows along the Depot's Southside will receive expert resealing—preserving both architectural integrity and energy efficiency while protecting these irreplaceable features from Wyoming's dynamic weather.
Original entrance doorways will be honored with new period-appropriate hardware, meticulously selected to maintain historical authenticity while ensuring modern functionality for today's visitors.
The museum's flooring and stairwells will undergo complete renewal, creating safe, beautiful surfaces that complement the building's character while standing up to the footsteps of thousands of history enthusiasts who walk these halls each year.
Every pint enjoyed at the Wyoming Brewers Festival directly fuels these preservation efforts—turning your participation into permanent improvements that will be enjoyed for generations to come!