[Duboistalk] Exciting October Events in Wind River Country!

[Wind River Visitors Council]

 Exciting October Events in Wind River Country 

Tourism public service announcement provided by:

The Wind River Visitors Council

 

For more information on these events, please visit us often at: 

https://windriver.org/events/ <https://windriver.org/events/>

REPEATING EVENTS

Oct. 1-31 Dubois Wildlife viewing tours of the largest Bighorn Sheep herd in North America. Nov.-March by appointment. Tours 3-5 hours. Up to six people. Binoculars/viewing scopes provided. Dress for high altitude. 10 Bighorn Lane. 455-3429, bighorn.org

 

Oct. 5, 12 Lander Saturday Farmer’s Markets. Fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, homemade crafts and live music. 9-11:30 am. Lander City Park. 405 Fremont St. facebook.com/landervalleyfarmersmarket

 

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dubois Thursday Farmers Market. Nostalgia Bistro under the awning. 4–6pm. 202 E. Ramshorn St. 455-2513

 

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Riverton Thursday Music Jam. All are welcome to join in! Folk, classic, country, bluegrass, rock, and more. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Brown Sugar Roastery. 203 E Main St. 856-2518

 

Oct. 1-26 Lander Art Center: Art of Home Show. Native American art celebrating Wind River. 224 Main St. Free. Tues.-Thurs. 10am-6pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am-4pm. 224 Main Street. 332-5772. landerartcenter.com





SINGLE EVENTS

Oct. 5 Lander Art and Music by Damien Ray: Percussive Art Featuring Tattered Art Soldier Sounds. Show combines percussion work with art and photography inspired by the American Civil War and Wyoming landscapes. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series. Free. 7pm. Lander Pioneer Museum, 332-3339, 1443 Main St., a.teamfcpm at gmail.com <mailto:a.teamfcpm at gmail.com>, fremontcountymuseums.com

 

Oct. 12 Lander Harvest Party. Come celebrate the harvest season with local food, live music by Lost Springs Band, and fun events for the whole family! Fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh milk, cheese, eggs, and baked goodies. Pet Friendly. 9-11:30am. Free. Lander City Park. 405 Fremont St.

 

Oct. 12 Lander Fall Festival Barn Dance at the Museum of the American West. Chili cook-off, games, auction, DJ, and raffles. $10 (Under 17 $5, 5 and under are FREE), 5-8pm. 1443 W. Main Street. 307-335-5366. clsmith at cdsfc.org <mailto:clsmith at cdsfc.org>
 

Oct. 16-21 Dubois Art in Miniature, and Photography Art Show. Reception Oct. 16, 5-7. Daily 9am-4pm. $2. 307-455-3404, Headwaters Art Center, 20 Stalnaker St. headwaterscenter.org

 

Oct. 17 Fort Washakie Wind River Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce and handmade crafts Frank B. Wise Building. 4:30-6:30pm. 3 Ethete Road. 840-2256



Oct. 17 Riverton Museum: Ghost Stories, Urban Myths and Legends. Riverton’s high school teacher Alma Law recites spooky myths from around Riverton and Fremont County. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series. 6:30pm. Free. 856-2665. 700 East Park. rivertonwymuseum at gmail.com <mailto:rivertonwymuseum at gmail.com>. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

Oct. 19 Lander Guns, Boots, and Brands Gala Western Affair and Auction sponsored by the Lander Kiwanis. Western attire suggested. Silent and live auctions of guns and artwork. Dinner 6pm. Live music 9pm. Open to the public under separate admission. Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista Dr. Call for tickets: 332-3892, info at landerchamber.org <mailto:info at landerchamber.org>
 

Oct. 19 Riverton Museum Haunted Downtown Walking Tour. Museum staff share some of the haunted myths and legends that surround some of the historical Riverton structures. 5:30-9:30pm. $8. Registrations required. 856-2665. Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek Series. 700 East Park. rivertonwymuseum at gmail.com <mailto:rivertonwymuseum at gmail.com>. fremontcountymuseums.com/



Oct. 19 Dubois Museum Kid’s Halloween Pumpkin Carving. Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration program. See all the local masterpieces at the Dubois Branch Library, 202 N. First St. Kids free, adults $4. 455-2284. fremontcountymuseums.com.

 

Oct. 25 - 26 Lander Pioneer Halloween night at the museum. Enjoy frighteningly cool decoration, spooky stories, crafts, hay rides, hot cocoa, treats and a campfire for roasting. Costumes encouraged for children. All ages. 6-9pm. Part of the Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series. $4. 332-3339, 1443 Main St., a.teamfcpm at gmail.com <mailto:a.teamfcpm at gmail.com> fremontcountymuseums.com



This exciting events calendar is provided by the:

WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL

Use our hashtag:  #windrivercountry

end











Thanks,

Tracey Dobbins, Community Coordinator
Wind River Visitors Council
263 North 8th Street
PO Box 925
Lander, WY  82520
Phone: 307-349-5598
Fax: 307-332-5336
E-mail: Community at windriver.org
http://www.windriver.org <http://www.windriver.org/>

Facebook - Like us! <https://www.facebook.com/WyomingsWindRiverCountry/>
Twitter - Follow us! <https://twitter.com/windriverwy>
YouTube - Watch us! <https://www.youtube.com/user/windrivercountry>
#windrivercountry - Tag us! <http://www.windriver.org/feed>
 
Request a vacation packet! <https://windriver.org/trip-planning/vacation-packet/>