[Duboistalk] Exciting February Events in Fremont County

[Wind River Visitors Council]

  EXCITING FEBRUARY EVENTS IN FREMONT COUNTY

Tourism public service announcement provided by:

  The Wind River Visitors Council

For more information on these events, please visit
windriver.org/calendar[1]

Daily: Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights by tribal Elders including
Arapaho language lessons & story telling. Northern Arapaho Experience Room,
Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy 789. 307-851-5394. windriverhotelcasino.com

Jan. 30 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: NEW TIMES: 7pm Carnival
Coronation followed by the Lighted Lanterns at 7:30pm at the Riverton
Library, 1330 W. Park Ave. The previous King & Queen pass on the Belt
Buckle, Crown & Sash to the new King & Queen.  A Junior King & Queen may
also be crowned, with associated scholarship prizes awarded.  Guidelines
and nomination forms can be found at
http://www.wildwestwintercarnival.org/documents. Call 307-850-5245, <a
href="http://www.wildwestwintercarnival.org">WildWestCarnival</a>
Jan. 31 Riverton Open Mic Night at Mammoth Music, 7-8:30pm at 318 East Main
St. in Riverton. FREE admission! 10-minute slots are available on the last
Saturday of each month to musicians, bands, and other stage performers for
this family friendly evening. Call 856-0258 for more information.
Jan. 31 Lander Annual Empty Bowls dinner - Lander Care & Share Food Bank,
at Lander Senior Center, 205 S. 10th St. Delicious fresh soups and breads
in hand-crafted artisan soup bowls, 5:00-7:00 pm. Live Music. Tickets $35.
349-5509
Feb. 1-21 Lander Art Center presents 3 artists "Semblance; a Multi-media
Installation." Admission is always FREE. Show runs thru February 21st. The
Lander Art Center is open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat.
from 10-4pm. 224 Main Street. 307-332-5772, landerartcenter.com
Feb. 3-4 Lander & Highway 28 Louis Lake Turnout or Lander’s Bruces
Bridge–International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, Jan. 30 – Feb.
8th. Tuesday: 5pm -6pm Meet n’ Greet on Main St. Mushers, their trucks
and dogs are looking forward to visiting with everyone! Bring your
questions and your cameras. 6:30pm showing of 2014 IPSSSDR film at the
Gannett Grill. Wednesday: Fremont County Stage 5 leg of race starts at
either Bruces Bridge or Louis Lake Highway Turnout Parking lot on Hwy. 28
on Feb. 4th. Check website for location. Dress warm and arrive 8:30am with
your camera to get behind the scenes musher preparation till 10am. No pet
dogs allowed. FREE. 307-330-5486, wyomingstagestop.org, or
bark at jhsleddog.com,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Pedigree-Stage-Stop-Sled-Dog-Race/108102679252716
Feb. 6 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Quick Draw Contest at the
Riverton Elks Club, 6-8pm. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org
Feb. 7 Lander City of Lander 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for the
American Cancer Society. Bring the family for dinner on Sat. Feb. 7, from
5-7pm at the Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. Tickets
$7 adults and $5 kids, which buys you all the chili and cornbread you can
eat!  No cost to enter your own secret facility recipe chili - entry forms
at Lander City Hall - are due Feb. 2.  There is a no host bar. Cash prizes
are awarded to 1st and 2nd place, and the Peoples favorite! Come enjoy the
best chili fixin's around! Call 332-2870 or 332-3892 for questions.
Feb. 7 Lander 2015 February Craft Show from 10am-8pm at the Lander
Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. The craft show will be held
in conjunction with the well-attended and local favorite Annual City of
Lander Chili Cook-Off. 307-217-2174 childersdc at gmail.com, or 307 349-1770
Feb 7 Dubois Ramshorn Inn Liquor & Fine Wine shop, Nostalgia Bistro and
Ramshorn Bakery host the 3rd seasonal "Whiskey, Wine, & Craft Beer
Tasting," 3-5pm, at 202 East Ramshorn St. Sample whiskeys, wines, beers,
appetizers and baked goods with live music. Tickets $5, 307-455-2444
Feb. 7 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Riverton's Wild West Winter
Carnival: Snowman Stampede 5k Race, 10am at the Riverton High School
Track.  Contests and prizes!
        •        Best winter hat contest for runners and walkers
        •        Best Snowman costume for runners and walkers
        •        Coronation for King and Queen Snow people
        •        Kids run will feature local running star
        •        Crazy Stampede photo booth
        •        Chili, Cocoa and Cider for sale at run
For more info: 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org
Feb. 7 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: NEW TIMES: Crab Crack – a
feast at Saint Margaret’s Church starting at 3:30-6:30 pm. Cooked by the
Riverton Rotary club. Tickets $35 and $45 at the door. 307-850-5245,
wildwestwintercarnival.org
Feb. 7 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: GALA at the Bar 10 at 7:30 pm.
Enjoy hors d’ouvres and music. Public will need to have buttons, which
can be purchased for $5 each at the door. 307-850-5245,
wildwestwintercarnival.org
Feb. 7 Lander Community Concerts Association presents "Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers, a Broadway Show," 7 pm, at the Lander Valley High School
auditorium, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. "Goin' courting" has never been as much
fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular movie. Set in
Oregon in 1850, it tells the story of Millie, a young bride living in the
1850's Oregon wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy
brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when
the brothers kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides.
http://landerconcerts.org/
Feb. 7 Riverton CWC BYU Ballroom Dance Co. Championship formation dancing,
breath-taking lifts and spins—in shimmering costumes! This variety
showcase includes the waltz, samba, foxtrot, and hustle. Presented by Arts
in Action.7:30pm. Tickets are available at the CWC Box Office and Mammoth
Music and are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Robert A. Peck Arts
Center Theatre at 2660 Peck Ave. 307-855-2217
Feb. 7-8 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: QuiltFest Annual Show hosted
by the WY Star Quilters Guild held at the Fremont Center/Riverton Armory
building, 1010 Riverton Fairgrounds Dr. Open Saturday, 12-7pm, and Sunday
11am-3pm! The Quilters will also hold a silent auction at the Crab Crack
and announce the winners during the following the Coronation. 307-850-5245,
wildwestwintercarnival.org
Feb. 7-8 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Ice Melter Radio Controlled
Car Races at the Wind River Casino, starting 10am-3pm both days. Racers
from 3 states will compete for prizes and trophies with 1/28th scale race
cars. 307-850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org
Feb. 11 & 25 Dubois "Pysanky" (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) Adult Workshop at the
Dubois public library located at 202 N First St. This workshop is geared
toward adults and is offered from 2:00 pm - 4:00. Please call ahead at
307-455-2992 to sign up for this creative class.  Come away with beautiful
colorful painted eggs and a first hand understanding of the ancient art of
"Pysanky"!  For more info, email lhenery at fclsonline.org or
fclsonline.org/pysanky-egg-design/[2]
Feb. 14 Atlantic City Celebrate Valentines Day in style at the "Second
Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six" at 7,600 Feet in Wyoming’s Wind River
Range. The tastings begin at 6-9pm. Please avoid wearing strong
perfumes/colognes. Join your hosts, the Townsends, at the historic Miner's
Delight Inn Bed and Breakfast "Two-Bit Cowboy Saloon." Tickets $25 per
person. 307-332-0248, bandb at minersdelightinn.com, minersdelightinn.com
Feb. 21 Dubois "Soupenanny" Homemade Soup and Bread Cook-off! Headwater
Arts and Conference Center at 20 Stalnaker. Tentatively 5:30-7pm. Tickets
$5. 307- 455-2687 or 307-455-2556. headwaters at wyoming.com,
headwaterscenter.org
Feb. 26-March 1 Riverton CWC The King and I, Music by Richard Rodgers, Book
and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. In 1862, East meets West when a British
widow becomes governess to the many children of the King of Siam. A
stunning blend of comedy and drama, this legendary musical overflows with
hit numbers. Show times:
Thursday, Feb. 26, 7:30 pm; Friday, Feb. 27, 7:30 pm; Sat., Feb. 28, 2:30 &
7:30 pm; and Sunday, March 1, 2:30 pm at 2660 Peck Ave.  307-855-2217
Feb. 27 Lander Art Center presents "LVHS and MS Select Art Show."  Come
meet the talented artists at the Artist Opening on Friday, February 27,
from 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served. Admission is always FREE. Show
runs thru April 4th. Open Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat.
from 10-4pm. 224 Main Street, Lander. 307-332-5772, landerartcenter.com
Feb. 28 Riverton Open Mic Night at Mammoth Music, 7-8:30pm at 318 East Main
St. in Riverton. FREE admission! 10-minute slots are available on the last
Saturday of each month to musicians, bands, and other stage performers for
this family friendly evening. 307-856-0258
Feb 28 Lander Art Center presents "LVHS and MS Select Art Show."  Artist
opening 6pm-8pm. Admission is always FREE. Show runs thru April 4th. Open
Tues. - Thurs. from 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat. from 10-4pm. 224 Main Street,
Lander. 307-332-5772, landerartcenter.com

  If You Know Of Other Events Not Listed Here, Please Let Us Know! 

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[1] http://windriver.org/calendar
[2] http://fclsonline.org/pysanky-egg-design/
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Lander, WY 82520
307-332-5546
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