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

[Wind River Visitors Council]

Exciting February 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 Coalter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes awarded, 7-9pm. 332-8228, 126 Main St.

 

Feb. 1-2 Lander EUKANUBA is the new sponsor of the EUKANUBA Stage Stop Dog Race held from Jan. 29 – Feb. 6th. Mushers arrive in Lander on Feb. 1st and depart from Louis Lake Turnout at 9am on Feb. 2, 2016. 

Monday, Feb. 1: 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 2015 IPSSSDR film at the Lander Bake Shop, 259 Main Street.

Tuesday, Feb. 2: Fremont County Stage 4th leg of race starts at Louis Lake Highway Turnout Parking lot on Hwy. 28. Check website for location. Dress warm and arrive about 8:00am on Tuesday morning with your camera to get behind the scenes musher preparation till 9:00am when the 50-mile race starts again. Sorry, please leave FIDO at home as no pet dogs allowed. Free to attend. Roger Carpenter | Media Director, 970-310-7746, racedirector at wyomingstagestop.org, www.wyomingstagestop.org, https://www.facebook.com/EukanubaStageStopRace?fref=ts

Feb. 1-29 Lander Fur & Feathers Art Show Rosie Ratigan. Meet the artist at her opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10am-1pm. Show on display at the Lander Bake Shop through Feb. 29, 259 Main St. Open 6:30am-5pm weekdays, and 8am-2pm weekends. 332-6442, rosieratigan.com

Feb. 6 Lander 2016 City of Lander’s 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off from 5-7pm. Sample the Best! Tickets $7 adults and $5 kids. No host bar. Cash prizes. Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. 332-2870

Feb. 6 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Crab Crack & Quilt Guild Auction, 3:30-6:30pm. $35, or $45 at the door. St. Margaret’s School Gym, 220 N. 7th St. E. 851-4839, wildwestwintercarnival.org

Feb. 6-7 Riverton Wind River Casino will host a Super Bowl Party, noon on each day. Come cheer for your favorite team! 10269 Hwy. 789. 855-2600, windriverhotelcasino.com

Feb. 6 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Snowman Stampede 5k Run & Walk, 400 meter Kids Dash. 10am start. Riverton High School Track. Registration 9am. 2001 W. Sunset Dr., 851-4839, 850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org

Feb. 6 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Gala & Coronation at the Manhattan Restaurant, 6-9pm. 1409 W. Main St. 851-4839, 850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org

Feb. 8 Lander Night in New Orleans concert – a trio of big easy sounds of yesteryear. 7pm. Tickets: $20 adult/$10 student. 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 332-2509, 332-6824, montyhettich at hotmail.com, landerconcerts.org


Feb. 12 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Artist’s Guild Quick Draw at 6pm-8pm.  Riverton Elks Club, 207 E. Main St., 851-4839, 850-5245, wildwestwintercarnival.org

Feb. 12 Lander Artists For Animals and Avians Show for the Lander Pet Connection (LPC), and the Central Wyoming Aviary (CWA) Rescue groups. Opening reception is Friday, Feb. 12, from 6pm-8pm. Show hours during February 7-2pm daily. Middlefork Restaurant, 351 Main St., 871-8304, 330-5200, 438-1829, info at landerpets.org, cwaparrotrescue at gmail.com, centralwyomingaviary.com, facebook.com/events/1502419896732766/

Feb. 12 Lander Alchemy’s Valentines Open House at Alchemy Artists’ Coop art gallery. Enjoy light refreshments and fine art from 2-8pm. 206-1180. 320 Main Street. facebook.com/alchemyartistcoop/

Feb. 13 Dubois Search & Rescue Dubois Snowmobilers Poker Run. Public is welcome. Crooked Creek Guest Ranch, Call to register. 455-2815, 699-4898, crookedcreek-gr.com

Feb. 13 Lander - Lander Art Center – “Art From the Heart” - an evening of readings, music, video art, chocolate and wine. Artists Stefani Farris, Manuela Aparicio, Darrah Perez, Jim Culver, the Big Wind Singers and others in attendance. Raffle items includes gift certificates for local restaurants, services, outdoor gear, art works by local artists, and the grand prize of a scenic flight. Suggested donation: $10. 6:30pm-9pm. Open Tues.-Thurs. 10-6pm, Fri. & Sat. 10-4pm. 224 Main St. 332-5772, director at landerartcenter.com, landerartcenter.com

Feb. 14 Lander Celtic harper Julian Kwasniewski will be performing songs that celebrate the heart. Donations welcomes. Held at the Lander Bake Shop, 259 Main St. 10-11:30am. 332-2771

Feb. 20 Lander Culture Expo at Lander Children's Museum. Visit different countries, experience the customs, dress, music and food from other cultures around the world. For ages 2 and up, 10am-2pm, 465 Lincoln St. 332-1341, landerchildrensmuseum.org

Feb. 20 Dubois Soupenanny & Hootenanny: Soup & Bread Cook-off & live music. Awards. Serving 5:30pm-7pm. Enjoy the musical Hootenanny at 7:15pm. Headwaters Arts & Conference Center. 20 Stalnaker St. 455-3173, 455-2687, needsofdubois.org, headweaterscenter.org

Feb. 20-21 Riverton Wild West Winter Carnival: Ice Melter Mini-Z Remote Controlled Car Races. Friday set up and practice. Prizes and trophies. Races 10am-3pm. Wind River Casino’s Spring Mountain Room. 10269 Hwy 789. 840-3761, email at shannonwatts.com, wildwestwintercarnival.org

Feb. 25-28 Riverton CWC presents Pirates of Penzance, a swashbuckling play. Thursday 7:30pm GALA reception, Friday 7:30pm, Sat. 2:30pm & 7:30pm, and Sunday 2:30pm. Peck Arts Center, 2660 Peck Ave. 855-2002, 855-2217, tickets at cwc.edu, cwc.edu/what/artscenter

Feb. 27-28 Lander 49th WY State Winter Fair featuring Ultimate Miniature Bull Riding and a Horse Show! See the future stars of rodeo on Saturday night. The Sunday Horse Show features 40 classes including competition halter, showmanship and English riding, reining, barrel racing and pole bending. 1663 Rodeo Dr. 332-4011, whywyo at live.com, wyomingstatewinterfair.org


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

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Related Links: Lander Chamber of Commerce, Riverton Chamber of Commerce, Dubois Chamber of Commerce, Destination Dubois

 

About Wind River Country/Fremont County

Wyoming’s Wind River Country is the authentic, untamed West. It holds the answers to your adventurous spirit. Come discover new things like the best route to Yellowstone, see an Indian powwow, ride a horse or holler at a rodeo, pan for real gold, and hike in country that will take your breath away. Find the pace to think, the room to breathe, and the uncontrived adventure to rejuvenate your soul in Wind River Country.

 

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