[Duboistalk] Exciting January 2016 Winter Events in Wind River Country/Fremont County, WY

[Wind River Visitors Council]

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Exciting January 2016 Winter Events in Wind River Country/Fremont County, WY
Tourism public service announcement provided by:
The Wind River Visitors Council
For more information on these events, please visit us often at: windriver.org/calendar

DAILY: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Arapaho artifacts and artwork open every day.  Call 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

WEEKLY: Lander Trivia Thursday at the Coulter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes awarded, 7-9pm. 332-8228, 126 Main St.

Jan. 1 Lander Start 2016 off on the right foot – the 5th Annual “First Day Hike” at Sinks Canyon State Park on New Year’s Day. Bring snowshoes if you have them or good boots. Meet at the Nature Trail parking lot at 9 am. Refreshments will be provided after the hike. 3079 Sinks Canyon Rd, 332-6333, sinkscanyonstatepark.org

Jan. 8-Feb. 27 Lander Art Center: "It seemed like a good idea at the time" National Juried Show, Artist Reception is Jan. 15, 6-8pm. Free. Open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri.-Sat. from 10-4pm. Show runs through Feb. 27. 224 Main St. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com

Jan. 8–Feb. 15 Riverton 30th Anniversary Wild West Winter Carnival! Come celebrate the month-long magic of an unforgettable winter with:
Jan 1-30 Coloring Contest
Jan 6 6:30 pm King & Queen, Jr King & Jr Queen interviews
Jan 8, 6-9 pm Float Building
Jan 8-9 SnoGoers Snomobile Expo and Tour 
Jan 15 Parade
Jan 16 Cats Children Carnival, Car & Bike Show, Casino Night
Jan 22-24 Fishing Derby
Jan 23 Poker Run
Jan 30 Ice Sculpting, Coin Grab, Hole in One Golf, Balloon Rides, Quilt Show
Jan 31 Quilt Show
Feb 5 Coronation
Feb 6 Chariot Races, Quick Draw, Crab Crack, Gala
Feb 20-21 Ice Melter Mini-Z races
307-851-4839, 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org

Jan. 15-16 Lander High school ski competitions: skiers from across the state will do a sprint race 12-3pm at the Lander Golf Course. On Saturday the 16th they will compete in a skate race at Beaver Creek Ski Trails south of Lander from 9:30am until 12pm. The Junior High skiers will start 12-1:30pm. Greta Olafsen, gretaolaf at gmail.com

Jan. 16 Riverton Sleeping Beauty a play performed by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors $7, and Student/child $5. 3pm at the Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. Sponsored by Arts in Action. 855-2217, cwc.edu/what/artscenter

Jan 23. Lander Community Concert Assoc. presents the BYU Young Ambassadors: Heartsongs: a concert of musical scores, old and modern, with dance. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 7pm, Tickets $20 adult/$10 student. 332-2509, 332-6824, landerconcerts.org

Jan. 23 Dubois Museum hosts a McDonald’s Children’s Exploration: Ice Age Fact or Fiction. Arrive at 1-4pm to explore what Dubois was like during the ice age. Bring your own comfy chair or pillow. 455-2284. 909 W. Ramshorn. duboismuseum.director at gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com/

Jan. 30 Lander Cabin Fever Arts & Craft Show. Over 40 regional vendors of arts, crafts, demonstrations, and live music. Free. 9am-4pm at the Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. 307-217-2174, childersdc at gmail.com 

Jan. 30 Riverton BYU – Young Ambassadors in concert, performing “Heartsongs: Melodies of Love.” A concert of musical scores, old and modern, with dance. Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors $7, and Student/child $5. Held at 7pm at the Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. Sponsored by Arts in Action.Jan. 16 Riverton Sleeping Beauty a play performed by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors $7, and Student/child $5. 3pm at the Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. Sponsored by Arts in Action. 855-2217, cwc.edu/what/artscenter

This exciting events calendar is provided by the WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL … Fremont County Lodging Tax Dollars at Work! 

*Don’t forget to use our hashtag to post your Wind River Country memories at:   #windrivercountry

Related Links: Lander Chamber of Commerce, Riverton Chamber of Commerce, Dubois Chamber of Commerce, Destination Dubois
For a complete calendar of events go to www.windriver.org/calendar, or to request a vacation packet, please visit us at Wind River Country or call 800-645-6233.

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Tracey Dobbins, Community Coordinator
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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