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

[Wind River Visitors Council]

Exciting May 2016 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 <http://windriver.org/calendar>
 

DAILY: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Arapaho artifacts and artwork open every day.  Call ahead. Elders share the Arapaho language and traditional story telling. Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy. 789. 307-851-5394, windriverhotelcasino.com

WEEKLY: Lander Trivia Thursday at the Coalter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes awarded, 7pm-10pm. 126 Main St. 307-332-8228, ben_lester at nols.edu

 

May 5 Dubois The Dubois Museum hosts a Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series program: Nez Perce National Historic Trail, by Senior Archaeologist Dan Eakin, 7pm-8pm, at the Dennison Lodge, 455-2284, duboismuseum.director at gmail.com <mailto:duboismuseum.director at gmail.com>, fremontcountymuseums.com/events

May 6 Shoshoni presents their annual Kids Gymkhana - family rodeo fun and games!  See true western barrel racing, pole bending and a couple of traditional games. Food vendors. 6pm. Arena is at 210 S. Maple St. 840-0209. thacker_d at outlook.com

May 6-8 Dubois Wyoming Artist Convention. Statewide artists gather for workshops and fun. Headwaters Arts & Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St. 455-2117, 455-3153, tlucasart at wyoming.com

May 7 Lander Children’s Museum: 1st Annual Mother’s Day 5K, 7:30am. Fun Run/Walk, 1 K—8:30 am (8 & Under) at the Lander City Park.  Enjoy a Pancake Breakfast—$5. 405 Fremont St. Registration details: 332-1341, landerchildrensmuseum.org

May 7 Riverton The Riverton Museum / Wind River Visitor’s Council Trek: J.B. Okie Mansion in Lysite, 8am-3 pm. Bring a sack lunch and water. Meet at the Museum, 700 East Park Ave. Tickets $6. Register at 856-2665, fremontcountymuseums.com

May 7  Riverton Central Wyoming College United Tribes Spring Powwow: Colorful regalia, Native American drummers, dancers, and Native craft vendors. Gourd dancing begins at 6pm. Grand entry 7pm. Closes at 11pm. CWC gym at 2660 Peck Ave., 855-2000, (800) 735-8418, lridgway at cwc.edu, cwc.edu/powwow

May 12 Dubois The Dubois Museum / WY Community Bank Speakers Series. Part 1: Dubois Area Geology talk. (Part 2: is a trek on Sat. May 14.) Dennison Lodge, 7pm, 909 W. Ramshorn St. 455-2284, duboismuseum at gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com

May 14 Riverton The Riverton Museum / Wind River Visitor’s Council Trek: Boysen Dam Trek, at the mouth of the majestic Wind River Canyon. Bring plenty of water. 8:30-2pm. Meet at the Museum, 700 East Park Ave. Tickets are $6 - all ages welcome. Register at 856-2665, fremontcountymuseums.com

May 14 Dubois The Dubois Museum / Wind River Visitors Council Series: Part 2: Trek of the Dubois Area. Bring a lunch, sunscreen, and water. (Rock hammer if you have one.) Depart 10am sharp. No pets. Dennison Lodge, 909 W. Ramshorn St. All ages register at 455-2284, duboismuseum at gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com

May 14 Lander Wild Horse Sanctuary Trek. View wild mustangs in their new home. Meet at the Lander Pioneer, Museum - see a Native American horse culture exhibit before the trek. 10am-Noon. 1443 Main St., 332-3339, 438-3838, wrwhs at gmail.com, facebook.com/WindRiverWildHorseSanctuary, wildriverwildhorses.com

May 20-22 Lander 2nd Annual Outdoor Weekend & Expo. A consumer show celebrating outdoor skill clinics (shooting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor cooking, etc.). Check out new outdoor gear and trends. Several field trips (bike trips, hikes, birding, etc.) on Sunday, May 22.  TIMES: Friday Noon-8pm, Sat. 9am-7pm, and Sunday TBD.  Free. 332-9694, Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista, mjones31957 at gmail.com <mailto:mjones31957 at gmail.com>, wyomingoutdoorexpo.com <http://www.wyomingoutdoorexpo.com/>
May 20-21 Riverton Wild Horse Adoption – see wild mustang horses in training. On May 20, a clinic for the general public is offered at 1-3:30pm which previews the horses available for adoption.  On May 21, the gates open for previewing horses at 7:30am – bidding starts at 10:30 am at the Riverton Honor Farm minimum security corrections facility. Inmates work one-on-one with these wild horses to prepare them for social activities and adoption. Call Kathy Fine at 352-0302 for details. Free admission.  The public is welcome to spectate. 40 Honor Farm Road.  Please see important admission details blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Wild_Horses/honorfarm.html

May 21 Lander The Pioneer Museum in Lander is hosting a McDonald’s Children’s Exploration Series program titled, Pioneer Arts & Crafts Day. Kids have the opportunity to explore pioneer activities like tin-smithing, candle making and leather working. Tickets $5.00 per person. 1pm-3pm. 332-3339 to reserve a spot. fremontcountymuseums.com

May 21 Shoshoni Ultimate Miniature Bull Riding. Come watch the young rodeo stars of tomorrow!  Art Shanley Memorial Arena, 210 S. Maple St. 840-0209. thacker_d at outlook.com

May 26 Lander Pioneer Museum hosts the Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series program: “Wit of Will Rogers and the woman behind the wit, Betty Rogers,” by Richard Maturi. The program highlights the wit of Will Rogers and how his wife, Betty, was the driving force behind Will’s wit and the family business. 7pm-8:30pm. 1443 Main St., 332-3339, fremontcountymuseums.com/events/

May 27-28 Ethete Chief Yellow Calf Memorial Club Powwow held on the Ethete Powwow grounds near Blue Sky Hall. Enjoy colorful Native American Indian dancing, traditional food, arts, and crafts. Grand Entry times are: Fri. 7pm & Sat. 6pm. 506 Ethete Rd. 332-5286, info at windriver.org, or aldene.skypeople at yahoo.com

May 28 Lander Cowboy State Stock Horse Association (CSSHA) Reined Cow Horse Summer Series #1 Show. Show starts 9 am. LOTRA indoor arena at 1663 Rodeo Drive.  851-1126, 851-5839

May 30 South Pass City State Historic Site opens for the summer season thru Labor Day.

 

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

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Tracey Dobbins, Community Coordinator
Wind River Visitors Council
263 North 8th Street
PO Box 925
Lander, WY  82520
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