[Rivertontalk] Exciting August 2019 Events in Wind River Country

[Wind River Visitors Council]

 Exciting August 2019 Events in Wind River Country 

Tourism public service announcement provided by:

The Wind River Visitors Council



REPEATING EVENTS 



3, 10, 17, 24, 31 South Pass City English Tunnel Mine Tour. One mile hike and candle tour of a real mine. Reservations recommended. $3 WY Residents, $5 visitors, under 18 free. No kids under 8. 125 South Pass Main St. 11am-1pm. 332-3684. info at southpasscity.com, southpasscity.com/tours

 

6, 13, 20, 27 Riverton Native American Song and Dance. Tuesdays. 6-7pm. Wind River Hotel & Casino. 10269 Hwy 789. 840-5805, 855-2600. windriverhotelcasino.com/events.php

 

7, 14 Lander Eagle Spirit Dancers and Singers. Wednesdays. 7-8:30pm. 1445 W. Main St. Museum of the American West. museumoftheamericanwest.com

 

2, 9, 16, 23 Dubois Friday Night Rodeos. Favorite family friendly event for all ages. See bullriding, bronc riding on bucking horses, team roping, barrel racing, rodeo clowns and calf roping. 7:30-10pm. Tickets $10 adult, kids age 5-12 $5. Arena: 5649 Hwy. 287/26. 486-2214. duboiswyoming.org

 

6, 13, 20, 27 Dubois Learn traditional Square Dancing in the Frontier Room of the Rustic Pine Tavern. Family friendly. Grab your cowboy boots. Adults $4, Children 12 & Under $2. 8-9:30pm, 119 East Ramshorn. 455-2313, 455-3134

 

4, 11, 18, 25 Lander Sunday Swing Dancing at the Coalter Loft. 126 Main Street. 6-9pm. Free. 332-8228

 

1, 15, 29 Lander LANDER LIVE. Free concert at Jaycee Park. 1st & Main St. 332-3892. landerlivemusic.com

 

1- 4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29, 31 South Pass City Carissa Gold Mine Mill Tour. Reservations recommended. $3 WY Residents, $5 visitors, under 18 free. No kids under 8. 125 South Pass Main St. 2-4pm. 332-3684. info at southpasscity.com <mailto:info at southpasscity.com>  southpasscity.com/tours

 

1 - 31 Lander Lander Art Center 38th Annual Red Desert Audubon Show. Free.Tues.-Thurs. 10am-6pm, Fri.-Sat. 10am-4pm. 224 Main Street. 332-5772. landerartcenter.com

 

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 South Pass City Stamp Mill and Arrastra Demos. A self-guided walk on the Flood and Hindle Trail. 1-3pm. Reservations recommended. $3 WY Residents, $5 visitors, under 18 free. No kids under 8. 125 South Pass Main St. 332-3684. info at southpasscity.com, southpasscity.com/tours

 

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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

 

7, 14, 21, 28 Dubois Wednesday KOA Campground Concert: Packin’ The Mail. 7pm. Free. 455-2238. Dubois at koa.com

 

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dubois Thursday Farmers Market. Nostalgia Bistro under the awning. 4–6pm. 202 E. Ramshorn St. 455-2513

 

7, 14, 21, 28 Riverton Music Jam. All are welcome to join in and sing or play! ‘Powered-up Night’ option for those who’d like the opportunity to jam with an amped-up instrument Aug. 7. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. 103 S. 6th St E/6th and Main Street. 856-2518

 

7, 14, 21, 28 Riverton Wednesday Farmers Market. Fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts from local farmers and artisans. City Park. 5-7pm. Main and Federal Blvd. 851-7162

 

7, 14, 21, 28 Dubois Wednesday Jamz Music Jam Session. Free. Come to play or listen! Free St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Community Room. 9 South First St. 6-8pm. 455-2313

 

SINGLE EVENTS 


July 27 - Aug. 3, Riverton. 106th Annual Fremont County Fair & Rodeos. 856-6611. 1010 Fairgrounds Dr. fremontcountyfair.org

July 27:  $10,000 Ranch Rodeo. Presented by Non-Typical Services and Logistics, LLC.  Admission: Adults $10, Kids $5, 7:30pm 

July 28: Fremont Family Day: Free lunch at noon, Weiner Dog Races, Laser Tag, Inflatables, and Car Racing. Presented by: Fremont County Prevention And Suicide Task Force, $1, 5pm  

July 29: Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo: RAM Rodeo: Military Appreciation Night, Presented by Fremont Motors, Adults $12, Kids $5, 7:30pm 

July 30: Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo: RAM RODEO, Presented by Fremont Motors: Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Adults $12, Kids $5, 7:30pm   

July 31: Concert: Chancey William and the Younger Brothers Band with opening act Barcode 307, Adults $10, Kids $5, 7:30pm     

Aug. 1: Fremont Ninja Warrior, Presented by: Iron Works Gym, Adults $10, Kids $5, 7:30pm

Aug. 2: Western Grand National Truck Pulling Series, Presented by: Fremont Toyota, Adults $17, Kids $8, 7:30pm

Aug. 3: Riverton Elks Demolition Derby, Presented by: Baileys Tire & Auto, Adults $17, Kids $8, 7:30pm

 

1 Lander LANDER LIVE! Funky blues and soul band Southern Avenue, with opening band: Lost Springs Band. Free concert at Jaycee Park. 1st & Main St. 5:30-9:30pm. 332-3892. landerlivemusic.com

 

2 Dubois Coyote Blue Concert Series: 
Low Water String Band. Food, beer, and live music. 7-9pm. 302 W Ramshorn. 455-3862

 

3 South Pass City Paint the Town Red - Historical cocktails with Backwards Distilling Company & the Low Water String Band. 6:30-8:30pm. Reservation required. $50. 125 Main St. South Pass City, 332.3684, southpasscity.com

 

6 - 9 Lander Sinks Canyon Kids Extreme Caving in Boulder Choke Cave. Helmets and lights provided. Gloves, old clothes and sturdy shoes recommended. Some crawling required. See the Popo Agie River inside the cave. Arrive 15 minutes before your tour time. Waivers required. Call for sign up details. Daily tour times: 9:30-11:30am, 12:30-2:30pm, and 2:30-4:30pm. Free. 332-3077. 3079 Sinks Canyon Road. sinkscanyonstatepark.org

 

7-11 Lander Wind River Days: Celebrating the WY Outdoor Lifestyle. Trade fair, live music, beer, food trucks, and games. 332-7864. 8114 Hwy. 789. windriveroutdoorcompany.com

 

9-11 Dubois Never Sweat Quilt Show. Headwaters Art Center. 10am-6pm. 20 Stalnaker St. 455-2672. Headwaters at wyoming.com, headwaterscenter.org

 

10 South Pass City An Interesting Question: Legacy of Suffrage Talk & Panel. Women leaders gather from around Wyoming to discuss this topic. 1-3pm. Free. 125 Main St. 332.3684, southpasscity.com

 

10 South Pass City Sequencing: The Carissa Mine Women’s Artist’s Residency - Artist Talk. 10-11:30am. Free. 125 Main St. 332.3684, southpasscity.com

 

10 Riverton Riverton Museum Super Hero Cuffs. Learn about some of the men and women that made the Riverton community. A Children’s Exploration Series program. Design your very own super hero cuffs to take home! 2-4pm. Free. Registrations required. Limit 12 participants ages six and up. A Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s ExplorationSeries program. 856-2665. 700 East Park Ave. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

10 Lander 11th Annual Riverfest Art & Music Festival in the Park. Thirty artist booths and demos 10am-7pm. Headlining live bands 12-7pm. Children’s activity tent and a “Color Me River Run.” Kids performance by the Dancer’s Workshop 11am. Food and spirits. $5, ages 12 and under Free. 332-5772, frontdesk at landerartcenter.com, landerartcenter.com

 

10 Lander 4th Annual Color Me River Run, 5k or 1-mile run/walk. 7am registrations, 8am walkers, 8:30am runners, 8:45am 1-mile starts. Color blasting stations en route and a finish line Color Blow Out 9am. county10.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Copy-of-2019-Registration.pdf, 332-0430, aselley at cdsfc.org

 

10 Dubois 2nd Annual Boys & Girls Club Dubois Concert in Town Park: Taylor Scott Band. Concessions. 7-10:30pm. $10. 455-2235. bgcdubois.org

 

10 Dubois Fireman’s Buffalo BBQ in Town Park. $15. 4-7pm. 455-2556. duboiswyomingchamber.org

 

10 Dubois Dirt Bike Hare Scramble. Speed Goats Cross Country Motorcycle Race at Thrill Hill. Six miles of racing on the scenic Dubois Overlook trails. 8am-2pm, 438-2156, tylercjardine at aol.com, worra.org

 

13 Dubois Dubois Museum Historic Walking Tour of Dubois. Learn the history of Old Dubois on this program. This walk starts at the Dubois Museum and ends in front of the Rustic Pine Tavern, giving you the chance to finish the night with old-time square dancing lessons. Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. 7pm. $8. Reservations required: 455-2284. 909 W. Ramshorn. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

14 Riverton Alive at 5 Celebration at City Park. Live music and Farmers Market. Free. 5-7pm. Main and Federal Bldv. 856-4801. Rivertonchamber.org

 

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

 

15 Lander Pioneer Museum: Tribal Warrior Art. Jim Stewart presents highlights to this special Native American art exhibit. 7pm. Free. Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series. 332-3373. 1443 W. Main St. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

15 Lander LANDER LIVE! Presenting the country-folk sounds of The Woods Brothers, with opening band: Low Water String Band. Free concert at Jaycee Park. 1st & Main St. 332-3892. 5:30-9:30pm landerlivemusic.com

 

17 Lander Pioneer Museum: Historic Ed Young Apple Farm Trek. Explore one of the largest and oldest orchards in the valley. Ed Young got Lander designated as the “Apple City.” A Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Participants will meet at the Pioneer Museum and bus to the ranch. Registration: 332-3339. $8. Maximum 25 people. 332-3373. 10am-1pm 1443 W. Main St. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

17 Dubois His n’ Hers Golf Tournament. Cart and club rental. 11am-3pm. Antelope Hills Golf Course, 126 Clubhouse Dr. 455-2888. duboisgolfclub.com

 

20 Dubois Dubois Museum Annual Mystery Sheep Trap Trek in conjunction with the National Bighorn Sheep Center. Visitors take an educational hike. The mystery location won’t be known until we’re on the road. Over 8 sheep trap sites exist. Learn about the Mountain Shoshone people who built and used these traps as well as why the traps worked and other key facts about bighorn sheep. Steep climbs with gorgeous scenery. Transportation provided. $8 per person. 9am-4pm. Reservations required: 455-2284. 909 W. Ramshorn. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

21 Dubois Dubois Museum: Forming Our Horizon. Children’s Exploration program on mountains, valleys, and rivers. See how the horizons formed in the Upper Wind River Valley and create your own Upper Wind River Valley in the Augmented Reality Sandbox exhibit. Free. All ages. 10am. 455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

22-25 Lander Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Festival. Clinics, group rides, films, live music, food, beer, demos, and a full-moon ride. 332-2926. jurassicclassicfest at gmail.com. jurassicclassicfest.com

 

24 Lander Pioneer Museum Children’s Ledger Art. Learn the history of ledger art and create your own pages. 1-3pm. $4. Limit of 12 participants. A Bailey Tire/Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series program. Registration required. 332-3373. 1443 W. Main St. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

24 Riverton Riverton Museum: Historic Downtown Tour. Explore a number of historic downtown Riverton buildings. Meet at the Riverton Museum.10:30am-12pm. A Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek. Registration required. 856-2665. 700 East Park Ave. fremontcountymuseums.com

 

27 Dubois Dubois Museum POW Camp Trek: 75th Anniversary. Cheryl O’Brien and museum staff visit the remnants of Camp Dubois, the WWII Prisoner of War camp located west of town. Experience the camp’s isolated location and learn about camp. A Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series program. Reservations: 455-2284 $8. 9am-2pm. 909 W. Ramshorn. https://tinyurl.com/y4832llu

 

28 Riverton Alive at 5 Celebration at City Park. Live Music and Farmers Market. Free. 5-7pm. Main and Federal Bldv.

856-4801. Rivertonchamber.org

 

29 Dubois Dubois Ghostwalker: Tracking a Mountain Lion’s Sou. Join us for a lecture and video presentation about the ways of the mysterious mountain lion as presented by Leslie Patten, author of a book by the same name. Free. 7-8:30pm. Dennison Lodge. 907 W. Ramshorn. 455-3429

 

29 Lander LANDER LIVE! Presenting the country sounds of Elizabeth Cook, with opening band: Aaron Davis and the Mystery Machine. Free concert at Jaycee Park. 1st & Main St. 5:30-9:30pm. 332-3892. landerlivemusic.com

 

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Arapahoe 65th Northern Arapaho Indian Powwow. Wyoming’s oldest powwow. Arapahoe Powwow Grounds. Confirm dates/times: info at windriver.org. 840-0844. facebook.com/northernarapahopowwow

 

31 Shoshoni Shoshoni Labor Day Rodeo: Ranch Rodeo at 5pm. Tickets $8, Art Shanley Memorial Arena. 250 S. Maple Street. 262-6094. Facebook.com/ShoshoniRodeo

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