[Duboistalk] Exciting September Events in Wind River Country/Fremont County, WY

[Wind River Visitors Council]

Exciting September Events in Wind River Country/Fremont County, WY
Tourism public announcement provided by:

The Wind River Visitors Council
For more information on these events, please visit windriver.org/calendar

On-going Daily:
Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Northern Arapaho Experience Room - A cultural treasure of Arapaho artifacts and artwork open every day.  Call in advance for a schedule of Arapaho Elders who share Arapaho language lessons and traditional story telling. Wind River Casino, 10269 Highway 789. 851-5394. windriverhotelcasino.com


Sept. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Lander Farmers Markets. Organic produce, crafters & local musicians. Tuesdays 4:30-6pm, Centennial Park (2nd & Main St.) and Saturdays 9am-noon, WY Community Bank parking lot at (7th & Main St.)

Sept.1-26 Lander Art Center "Wonder Cabinet" Show hosted with WY Game & Fish. Artists reception on Friday Aug. 28 6-8pm. Open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. - Sat. from 10-4pm. Free. 224 Main St. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com

Sept. 1 Lander Elephant Revival plays at Lander LIVE - a free concert. All ages welcome. Bring lawnchairs. Vendors onsite. 1st St. & Main St. 5:30 pm. 332-3892, landerchamber.org

Sept. 4 Dubois final Friday Night Rodeos, 7:30-10pm. Family friendly rodeo action. See bullriding, bronc riding on bucking horses, team roping, barrel racing, and calf roping. Tickets $10 adult, kids age 5-12 $5, under age 5 are free. 480-8992, Clarence Allison Memorial Arena, 5649 Hwy. 287/26. facebook.com/wyomingwindrodeo, wyomingwindrodeo at gmail.com

Sept. 4 Dubois Museum presents: 2-Part WY Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series Part 1: Evidence for Shoshonean Bighorn Sheep Trapping in the Absaroka Mountains. Lecture by Dan Eakin. 7pm. 909 West Ramshorn, 455-2284, duboismuseum at gmail.com
Sept 4 Lander City Park 2nd annual Native American Elder’s Picnic from 11-2pm, with guest speakers, food and beverages, gifts for the Elders, bingo and games will be provided.  Transportation provided and vendors are welcome.  332-7618

Sept. 5 Dubois Museum presents: WY Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series-Part 2: Field Trip to Absaroka Mountain Sheeptraps in NW Wyoming. 9am meet at museum. 909 West Ramshorn, 455-2284, duboismuseum at gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/

Sept. 5 Fort Washakie Moccasin Lake Challenge Race, Run/ Walk, with incredible views on the 18-21 mile route. Just added is a youngster's 5 mile route. 8am start (with registration 7am). Meet up at 9 North Fork Rd. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. $20 reg. fee. 349-7089, mcbuck2th at hotmail.com

Sept. 5 Shoshoni Labor Day Ranch Rodeo, showcasing real cowboys and day-to-day ranch working skills, 5pm. Tickets $8. West 1st and S. Maple St. 262-6094, Facebook.com/ShoshoniRodeo

Sept. 6 Shoshoni Public Labor Day Rodeo where you can watch real cowboys and fast rodeo action at 7-9pm. Tickets $8. West 1st and S. Maple St. 262-6094, Facebook.com/ShoshoniRodeo

Sept. 6 South Pass City Run For the Gold: Mine Tour & ATV Poker Run! Learn about the rich history of mining & cover some serious ground - win cash. ATVs & 4x4s. Guided tours of historic gold mining sites & old Carissa Mine. $25 for one hand, or $5 per hand. 332-3684, 125 South Pass Main St. southpasscity.com

Sept. 8 Riverton CWC Rodeo Booster Club chuck wagon dinner. Music by cowgirl Trinity Seely, 6pm-9pm, 2660 Peck Ave. Tickets $25 available at the door, Lander CWC & student activities office. 856-7184, kstockto at wyoming.com

Sept. 11-13 Lander Popo Agie Quilters present their annual Quilt Show, $2 admission. Displays & vendors. Fri  5-8pm, Sat & Sun 9-5pm, Lander Senior Center. 332-2746, 205 S 10th St.

Sept. 11 Riverton Museum presents: Kid Exploration Series – Pioneer Food Preparation, by Oscar Lawson at 4-5pm. Free. 700 East Park, 856-2665, rivertonwymuseum at gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/

Sept. 11-12 Riverton Wild Horse & Burro Adoption – see wild mustangs in training. Sept. 11, a clinic for the general public, preview 1-3:30pm. Sept. 12, previewing at 7:30am – bidding 10:30am, Riverton Honor Farm minimum security corrections facility, 40 Honor Farm Rd. Kathy Fine 352-0302. Free. Public is welcome to spectate. blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Wild_Horses/honorfarm.html

Sept.11-13 Riverton The Rustler Roundup College Rodeo: Come see western traditions in action like steer wrestling, barrel racing and more. 3 days of Rodeos: Friday 1pm, Saturday 9am, & Sunday 11am. 1010 Fairgrounds Rd. Tickets $3-$5. 855-2260, lridgeway at cwc.edu, fremontcountyfair.org

Sept. 12 Crowheart Enjoy western tunes, cowboy chow, western poetry, silent auction, open mic and musical jam sessions. Ranchers Rodeo starts at high noon. Arena is behind Big Wind Hall Community Center. 2pm guest author Cat Urbigkit. Western Arts and Crafts Fair. Call to reserve free booth space or mic time. Festival is at Crowheart’s Big Wind Hall Community Center, 33 Old Yellowstone Hwy. 11-6 pm. Free. 486- 2238, 349-9948, tedseely at ymail.com

Sept. 12-13 Lander Annual Lander Valley High School Fall Rodeo. Two days of rodeo fun starting Sat. from noon - 6pm, and Sun. 9am-3pm. Over 200 contestants compete. Cowboy Church services held at 8:30am. Free. Lander Rodeo Grounds, 1663 Rodeo Dr. 332-4647

Sept. 12 Lander "Wings and Wheels" Fly-In, Car Show, Hunt Field Airport. Breakfast: Kiwanis. Lunch: Rotary International. Tethered balloon rides, bush pilot competitions, RC toy quadcopter demonstrations, & 3 aerobatic events. Car Show Awards. Raffles. 8am-2pm. Free. 1540 Rodeo Dr. 805-509-2779, 707-498-1150, landerflyin at gmail.com, facebook.com/landerairshow

Sept. 12 Lander Fremont County Pioneer Museum presents - WY Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series: Lander-Rawlins Stage Route, by Reid Miller, BLM. 3pm, 1443 Main St., 332-3339, randywisepioneermuseum at gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/

Sept. 12 Riverton 10th Annual PAWS & Pearls Gala Banquet, Wine Tasting, & amazing live/silent auctions and raffles. 7pm-11pm.  A favorite animal lover fundraiser. 1010 Fairgrounds Dr. Tickets $50 at door, Jerry's Flowers and 1st Interstate Bank.  840-0741, pcanham at wyoming.com

Sept. 12 Lander 4th Annual Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Race. 15 miles south of Lander on Hwy. 789 at secret local haunt: Johnny Behind the Rocks. Prizes, food truck, games, raffles, & scenic routes between 4-22 miles. All skill levels. 8am-5pm. $45-$65. 335-5435, events at landercycling.org, tferlisi11 at gmail.com, landercycling.org

Sept. 12 Riverton “4 (or more) in 24” – a theatrical marathon! Multiple casts rehearse at least four original short theater works and immediately perform them. Audience seated on the main stage with the actors. Prepare for the unexpected! 7:30pm. Main Stage, 2660 Peck Ave. 855-2002, 855-2217, tickets at cwc.edu

Sept. 12 Lander 5th Annual Childrens Walk-A-Thon and 5K Dog Dash, $25 reg. in advance at Elemental Training Center and Gannett Peak Sports. Four-legged friendly leashed dog $5. Walk-A-Thon participants register ($10) Saturday morning at 8am.  Walk begins at 8:30am - Dog Dash race begins at 8:45am.  Prizes awarded. Lander Pet Connection Fundraiser. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 330-5200, info at landerpets.org

Sept. 13-18 Dubois Susan K. Black Foundation Art Show & Workshops all week long by national artists. 20 Stalnaker, 455-2687, 455-3404, headwaters at wyoming.com, headwaterscenter.org, susankblackfoundation.org

Sept. 14 Lander Stringfever concert: World-class musicians original string concert featuring violin, cello, and viola. 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 7pm. Tickets $20 adult/$10 student. 332-2509, 332-6824, montyhettich at hotmail.com, landerconcerts.org

Sept. 16 Riverton Museum Adventure Trek: J.B. Oakie’s The Big Teepee” mansion in Lost Cabin. Bring lunch, water, & hiking clothes. 11:30-4:30pm. Reservations required. Meet at 700 East Park, 856-2665, rivertonwymuseum at gmail.com

Sept. 17-19 Lander 73rd Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt includes an auction & Indian ceremonial dancing. Public is welcome at the Friday night blessing of the bullet ceremony with Shoshone dancers, drumming, and singing. Saturday evening Victory Banquet, Community Center, 950 Buena Vista Dr. Tickets $35 at Lander Chamber. 332-8190, 332-3356, 332-3892, oneshothuntclub at aol.com, oneshotpastshooters.com, landerchamber.com

Sept. 19 Lander Ultimate Miniature Bullriding Finals. A fast-paced Pee-Wee rodeo at 2pm, 1663 Rodeo Dr. Bring the family to see the young rodeo stars of tomorrow. 349-6400, Howlrodeobulls.com

Sept. 19 Lander Pioneer Museum presents: McDonald’s Kids Exploration: Archaeology Day 2, 1-4pm, Free. 1443 Main St., 332-3339, fremontcountymuseums.com/

Sept. 25-26 Riverton Master Wool Spinner/Author Maggie Casey teaches a 2-day workshop. 1010 Fairgrounds Rd. Must have experience on own wheel. 856-2747

Sept. 26 Riverton Open Mic Night at Mammoth Music. 10-minute slots to musicians, bands, and other stage performers. Family friendly evening. Free. 7-8:30pm. 318 East Main St. 856-0258


This exciting events calendar is provided by the WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL

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Wind River Visitors Council
PO Box 925
Lander, WY  82520
Phone: 307-349-5598
Fax: 307-332-5336
E-mail: Community at windriver.org
http://www.windriver.org

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