ON THE CALENDAR: July 26, 2012

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CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS — JULY 20-29

The Daddy of ‘Em All wraps up this weekend! Enjoy parades, exhibitions, concerts, carnival, and of course….RODEO!!! It’s an event that brings thousands to Southeast Wyoming annually — and definitely one not to miss. http://www.cfdrodeo.com/home/ 

CROOK COUNTY FAIR & RODEO, SUNDANCE & HULETT — JULY 21 – 29

Head over to Sundance for the Crook County Fair & Rodeo! Sheepdog Trials happen July 23; A horse show will be held Saturday, July 21 at the Hulett Arena at 8:30 AM. Fair events kick off on July 25 and run through July 29. Click here for schedule.

THIRD ANNUAL WY KIDS EXTREME CAVE EXPLORATION ADVENTURE — SINKS CANYONE STATE PARK — AUGUST 11

Applications are available for the Third Annual Wyoming Kids eXtreme Cave Exploration Adventure at Sinks Canyon State Park, Aug. 11. Through the Wyoming Kids Xtreme program, developed by the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, kids will get the chance to participate in real cave exploration. On August 11, State Park employees will take kids and their parents on a tour of a Sinks Canyon State Park cave. Tours will begin in one-hour intervals beginning at 9 a.m. Applications are available on-line (CLICK HERE) and must be turned in by August 8. Once the application is accepted, participants will be notified of their time slot for the Cave Adventure. For more information, please contact Christie Christensen at 777-2416, or emailChristie.christensen@wyo.gov.

WHAT FEST — RIVERSIDE, JULY 27-28

The festival took a big move this year — 350 miles to be exact. The festival is moving from Clark, WY to Riverside, WY, featuring acts from all across the state in all genres from hip hop to bluegrass to ska to funk to country to folk to punk to rock to americana. With such close proximity to the front range, they’re also excited to feature eight of the finest acts from Colorado. Check out their website for more information: http://whatfest.com/news/introducing-what-fest-2012

OYSTER RIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL — KEMMERER, JULY 27-29

Check out this 19th annual event, featuring the Wyoming State Flatpick Guitar Championship and the Wyoming State Fingerpick Contest as well as fabulous bands from throughout the country. As the festival says:  “We are a coalition of non-profit organizations dedicated to providing some world class entertainment for those adventurous souls who wander down to our little corner of Wyoming.” Visit their website for more info:  http://www.oysterridgemusicfestival.com/

 

image by Beartrap Summer Music Festival

BEAR TRAP SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL — CASPER, AUGUST 4-5

Names such as the Marshall Tucker Band and Jackson’s own Screen Door Porch are coming together to create another fun event on Casper Mountain. Check out the website for more info on this fun annual event… http://beartrapsummerfestival.com/

 

CONCERTS ON THE COMMONS — TETON VILLAGE, THROUGH AUGUST 12

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has put together an all-star lineup for this year’s Concerts at the Commons, with bands such as Thievery Corporation and The Black Lillies.  Gather your friends and family and come enjoy free, outdoor music at the base of the Tetons this summer!  July 29: Jam to Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers (with Benyaro as support); August 5: Check out The Silent Comedy   Click here for more information from Jackson Hole Central Reservations!

SWEETWATER BLUES ‘N BREWS — ROCK SPRINGS, AUGUST 11

This year’s event is Saturday, August 11 starting at high noon! Bunning Park in Downtown Rock Springs. See you there!

WYOMING’S BIG SHOW — ROCK SPRINGS, JULY 26 – AUGUST 5

From the National High School Rodeo to Wyoming’s Big Show, the Sweetwater Events Complex is BUSY this summer! Check out the Sweetwater County Fair line up! http://www.sweetwaterevents.com/WyoBigShow.aspx

 

100TH WYOMING STATE FAIR — DOUGLAS, AUGUST 11 – 18

The State Fair this year is going to be an even more awesome event, as Wyoming celebrates its 100th fair! Click here to check out the website for more information — parades, rodeo, concerts, carnival, exhibitors, LOTS of fun for the whole family!

image from Rock Springs Main Street

FARMER’S MARKETS — ACROSS WYOMING!

We’d love to promote your local farmer’s market — email us at editor@wyolifestyle.com so we can create a blog post just about the awesome markets that exist throughout Wyoming!

NATIONAL ELK REFUGE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

National Elk Refuge Manager Steve Kallin is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of programs scheduled for Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12 to celebrate and honor the Refuge’s 100-year history. The weekend of centennial celebration dates were selected to coincide with the historic date of August 10, 1912 when an Act of Congress set aside lands “for the establishment of a winter game (elk) reserve in the State of Wyoming, lying south of the Yellowstone Park…”

Centennial activities will kick off at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 10 at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center, located at 532 N. Cache Street in Jackson. Visit our blog post on the event for more information and a detailed schedule. Pick up our brand new issue of Wyovore to read about the Shinn family’s winter adventure in the National Elk Refuge on a sleigh ride!

GRAND ENCAMPMENT MUSEUM LIVING HISTORY DAY — ENCAMPMENT, JULY 28

The Grand Encampment Museums Living History Day is this Saturday July 28, 10-3 featuring Richard Gould presenting Horse Hair Hitching!

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