Wyoming Official Travelers Journal 2008 - (Page 26) June 20-23, 2008 July 10-12, 2008 August 16, 2008 49TH ANNUAL EASTERN SHOSHONE INDIAN DAYS POWWOW & RODEO Fort Washakie www.easternshoshone.net 307-332-9106 78TH ANNUAL SHERIDAN WYO RODEO Sheridan 307-672-9084 www.sheridanwyorodeo.com ANNUAL KIRWIN GHOST TOWN EXCURSION Meeteetse 307-868-2454 www.meeteetsewy.com NOVEMBER November 23, 2008 JACKSON TOWN SQUARE LIGHTING CEREMONY Jackson 307-733-3316 www.jacksonholechamber.com Powwow and an all-Indian rodeo held at Fort Washakie. June 27-29, 2008 BUFFALO BILL’S WILD WEST DAYS Sheridan 307-674-2178 www.buffalobilldays.org Ranked as one of the top PRCA rodeos in North America by the cowboys and cowgirls. Events include barbecue, concert, golf tournament, carnival, Calcutta, world-champion Indian relay race, kids’ night, wrangler night and much more. July 11-12, 2008 Get a glimpse at one of Wyoming’s historic mining towns and its tales and secrets. August 22-23, 2008 RIVER FESTIVAL This favorite holiday event features music and holiday carols, the lighting of the Town Square and the arrival of Santa Claus into Jackson Hole. November 22-23, 2008 114th anniversary and rollicking Western extravaganza featuring the authentic Great American Wild West Show, precision mounted drills, grand ball, a historically accurate Western parade, Pony Express Ride and more. June 28-29, 2008 21ST ANNUAL YELLOWSTONE JAZZ FESTIVAL Cody/Powell 307-754-6427 www.yellostonejazz.com Green River 307-875-5711 www.grchamber.com Kayak rodeo, live bands, Cajun shrimp boil and pasta feed, marathon race and more. CHEYENNE CHRISTMAS PARADE WEEKEND Cheyenne 307-778-3133 www.cheyenne.org WYOMING CELTIC FESTIVAL Gillette 307-689-1057 www.wyomingcelticfestival.org Hot times and cool tunes with national and regional jazz talents. July 10-13, 2008 SEPTEMBER August 29-September 1, 2008 Pipe bands, bagpipes, dancers, athletic events, evening dinner, concert, clan tents/gatherings and more. GREEN RIVER RENDEZVOUS Pinedale 888-285-7282 www.VisitSubletteCounty.com 35TH MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS Kick off the Christmas season in Cheyenne with a craft show, free concert and Christmas parade. Approximately 140 brightly illuminated floats, horse-drawn wagons, bands and antique autos will bring the parade to life. November 22-25, 2008 Fort Bridger 307-782-3842 www.fortbridgerrendezvous.net FESTIVAL OF TREES JULY July 2-6, 2008 1838 MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS Riverton 800-325-2732 www.1838rendezvous.com This was an annual event in the 1830s when Mountain Men, Trappers, and Indians all gathered in a valley “below the Green” river and bartered, traded, sold, and swapped various items. Today, relive those times with additional activities and festivities. July 18-27, 2008 Experience the mystique of the trade era with costumed revelers and traders of brightly colored goods. Traders Row features 1840s period trade goods with 140 traders. Entertainment from bagpipes to violins, Indian dances, face painting, throwing and shooting contest and kids’ contests. August 29 – September 1, 2008 Gillette 307-688-1582 www.gillettefestivaloftrees.com Gillette welcomes you to experience this festival with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each featuring a different theme. Held each year during the first week of July, on the site of the original 1838 Rendezvous, this event features a week-long re-creation of the trappers and traders’ encampment, games of skills, food, dancing and entertainment. July 1-4, 2008 CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS Cheyenne 800-227-6336 www.cfdrodeo.com US TEAM ROPING HIGH PLAINS REGIONAL FINALS Cheyenne 307-778-7200 www.ustrc.com DECEMBER Mid December – Early March 2008 89TH ANNUAL CODY STAMPEDE Cody 307-587-5155 www.codystampederodeo.com 112th edition of the “Daddy of ‘Em All” Western celebration. Fast-paced professional rodeos, four parades, three FREE pancake breakfasts, wild horse races, night shows, Indian Village with free Indian dances, carnival midway, and USAF Thunderbird air show. July 19-20, 2008 NATIONAL ELK REFUGE SLEIGH RIDES 1,500 teams compete for regional honors at Frontier Park. August 30-September 1, 2008 Jackson 307-733-9212 www.fws.gov/nationalelkrefuge HANG GLIDER FLY-IN Cody’s major rodeo event of the year with professional rodeo competition of the highest order, parades, fireworks and family entertainment. July 3-5, 2008 BEARTRAP SUMMER FESTIVAL Sheridan 307-266-5252 www.beartrapsummerfestival.com Sheridan 307-672-2485 www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org Enjoy an hour long, horse-drawn sleigh ride through thousands of elk with the majestic scenery of Jackson Hole as your backdrop. December 5-7, 2008 Hang gliders from across the nation soar above and beyond the Big Horn Mountains. September 4-21, 2008 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS PIONEER DAYS Lander 800-433-0662 www.landerchamber.org Since 1994, the Beartrap Summer Music Festival has made the woods and meadows atop the Casper Mountain ring with bluegrass music during the third weekend of July. July 27-August 3, 2008 Powell 307-754-3494 or 800-325-4278 www.powellchamber.org 24TH FALL ARTS FESTIVAL Jackson Hole 307-733-3316 www.jacksonholechamber.com This is a traditional small town celebration with craft booths, food, entertainment, torchlight Christmas carols and a lighted parade. December 6, 2008 The celebration is 113 years old, and the three-day rodeo is the oldest paid rodeo in the world. The parade has more than 100 entries, drawing spectators from around the state. After enjoying a buffalo barbecue, see the spectacular fireworks display to complete the day. July 4th parade and rodeo. July 4, 2008 WYOMING’S BIG SHOW Rock Springs 307-352-6789 www.sweetwaterevents.com More than 30 galleries host exhibits, displays, auctions, and art sales. Events include the Western Visions 2000 Miniature Show at the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the Taste of the Tetons. September 23-27, 2008 ANNUAL LIGHTED HOLIDAY PARADE Rock Springs 307-362-3771 www.rockspringswyoming.net Also known as the Sweetwater Fair, Wyoming’s Big Show is one of the largest fairs in the state with over 6,000 exhibits, top-notch entertainers, concerts and fireworks. July 25-27 2008 RENDEZVOUS ROYALE Cody 888-598-8119 www.rendezvousroyale.org OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY Ft. Laramie 307-837-2211 www.nps.gov/fola/pphtml/ eventdetail8658.html Spectators watch as holiday floats, decked out with vibrant light and decorations, warm the winter sky. Held in downtown Rock Springs. December 7, 2008 GOLD RUSH DAYS A Fort Laramie tradition. Join in a full day of games, music, and activities, celebrating Independence Day. Old-fashioned kids’ games begin at 10am, noon artillery salute, picnic concert at 1pm and many more activities. July 11-12, 2008 South Pass City 800-433-0662 www.landerchamber.org Traditional kid games, gold panning, and a shooting gallery are just a few of the activities that take place in the historic town of South Pass City. This Western arts celebration consists of the nationally recognized Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, a spirited auction of the best contemporary Western art, a cuttingedge Western fashion show, a captivating quick draw, an exhibition of works by the best Western furniture artisans and craftsmen, educational seminars, studio tours, and an elegant ball as the grand finale. MOORCROFT FESTIVAL OF TREES Moorcroft 307-756-9871 Adults and kids alike will enjoy this festival including a decorated Christmas tree contest and craft vendors as well as a visit from Santa Claus. December 6, 2008 LEGEND OF THE RAWHIDE Lusk 307-334-2950 www.legendofrawhide.com AUGUST August 8-10, 2008 OCTOBER This event surrounds the folk story that has become a legend regarding the Oregon Trail, an Indian maiden and settlers. Weekend activities include the Legend performance, a flag ceremony, a car show, a parade and community dance. July 4-13, 2008 21ST ANNUAL GRAND TARGHEE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Alta 800-827-4433 www.grandtarghee.com October 4, 2008 BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE Cody 307-587-24771 www.bbhc.org PINEDALE COWBOY ROUNDUP Pinedale 888-285-7282 www.pinedalecowboyroundup.com JUBILEE DAYS Laramie 307-745-7339 www.laramiejubileedays.com The grandfather of bluegrass festivals in the northern Rockies, presented by Teton Reserve, will likely be one of the most memorable music festivals of the summer season. Great food, arts & crafts, games and on-site activities are all a part of our summer music festivals. August 9-10, 2008 The Pinedale Cowboy Roundup is a fun evening of cowboy poetry and music suitable for the whole family. Nationally recognized performers light up the stage. October 23-25, 2008 This holiday celebration includes a lighted parade, holiday entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and food that reflects the season. December 16, 2008 THE HEART OF THE WEST INVITATIONAL BRONZE SHOW & SALE Riverton 307-332-3892 www.landerchamber.org MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Casper 800-442-2256 www.caspereventscenter.com PRCA rodeo events, parade, concerts, fireworks and much more. July 19-20, 2008 HAPPY JACK MUSIC FESTIVAL Curt Gowdy State Park 307-777-3344 www.happyjackmusicfestival.com SIXTH ANNUAL GRAND ENCAMPMENT COWBOY GATHERING/LIVING HISTORY DAYS Encampment 307-326-8855 www.saratogachamber.info Enjoy music, vendors, camping, and the great outdoors. August 9-16, 2008 Lander is known as the Bronze City for the great number of bronze works that adorn the town’s streets and is the ideal host for the Heart of the West. Some of the nations’ top professional sculptors will highlight their work. This Broadway level spectacle features dazzling costumes, 50 All-Star Russian Cast, hand painted sets, larger-than-life puppets, and breathtaking scenic design by Valentin Fedorov. December 21, 2008 WYOMING STATE FAIR AND RODEO Douglas 307-358-2398 www.wystatefair.com BOZEMAN TRAIL DAYS/ FETTERMAN BATTLEFIELD TOUR A historical weekend with a cowboy poetry and music jam sessions, team roping, stick horse races for the kids, gunfighters shootouts, old-fashioned melodrama, museum living history re-enactment
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