VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE:  www.wyolifestyle.com image by Rob McIntosh FORT LARAMIE:  Old Fashioned Fun on the Fourth Our current issue profiles the fun to be had at Fort Laramie this Fourth of July! All day long, enjoy history, fun & games — visit our current issue for more details! CLICK HERE CODY:  94th Annual Cody Stampede Cody’s major event of the year with rodeos, parades, fireworks and family entertainment. 7:00 a.m. Cody Runner’s Stampede 5K walk, 5K & 10K run—begins at Recreation Center 9:30 a.m. Stampede Parade – Cowboys, Indians & Thieves (Mainstreet) 2013 Theme – Cowboys, Indians, Lawmen, and Thieves! 2013 Grand Marshal is Craig Johnson author of the Longmeir book series that has been made in to an A&E TV show. 10–5 p.m. Wild West Extravaganza Arts, Craft & Food Show (City Park) 11–1 p.m. Elk’s Lunch (BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Coleslaw) $6.00 11–2 p.m. BBQ at Eagles Lodge (Public Welcome) 11–4 p.m. VFW Display of Guns, Vietnam 11–4 p.m. VFW WWII Memorabilia & BBQ Burgers, Brats & Dogs with Fixings $5.00 12:00 p.m Freedom Bell Ceremony VFW Post 1–4 p.m. Entertainment 5:00 p.m. Cody Stampede PRCA Rodeo Gates open @ 3:00 (Stampede Park on Cody’s West Strip) 10:00 p.m. Fireworks—Cody Skylighters LIVE MUSIC City Park 12:00 Stomp & Company 1:00 Triple C Cowboys 2:00 Sid Hausman 2:30 Wilson Family Band 3:30 Cimarron 4:30 Susan Parks 4:30 Dennis Jay Wild West Extravaganza – To get a booth for this craft fair located next to City Park, please contact Becky Kinkade at 307-578-7040. LARAMIE:  Freedom Has a Birthday Laramie’s annual Fourth of July celebration draws thousands to Washington Park, all day long! Beginning at 9:30 AM, enjoy live music, food, lots of people and a great time to be had by all! DUBOIS:  “Hats Off to America” Theme for Dubois Fourth of July Parade The Dubois parade is unique with its spectacular scenery as the backdrop to this charming western town. With all the 4th of July parades going on, it’s difficult to decide where to go. The Dubois parade is unique with its spectacular scenery as the backdrop to this charming western town. It includes just about every group of folks who live and work in Dubois as well as the town’s past and present. It is diverse and includes the dude ranching culture as well as the schools, churches, civic organizations, local groups and clubs. Below are events for the Fourth of July and the days adjacent: Schedule of events:July 3–National Bighorn Sheep Center 20th Birthday Party – FREE “BRAT”LUNCH @noon (till food is gone). 307-455-3429July 3 – Boot Scootin’ Into Summer with Jan Marrou 6:30 p.m  at The Rustic Pine 307-455-2430July 4 – Kiwanis Kid’s Games in City Park -11 a.m. 307-455-2269.July 4 – Parade – 2 P.M. Starts at Town Park. THEME: “Hats Off To America” 307-455-2556 July 4 –Cub Scout’s Annual “Ducky” Race in Horse Creek (After the parade.) July 4 – Fireworks at dusk. July 5 – Rodeo – 8 P.M. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena.  307-262-6094 July 6- Rodeo – 8 P.M. Clarence Allison Memorial Arena.  307-262-6094 July 7 – Dubois Chamber of Commerce Chicken BBQ at Town Park. 4-8 p.m. 307-455-2556 or 307-455-3320 $12. Local entertainment. CASPER:  Casper Events Center Hosts Fourth of July Event Good Morning Tonight 4:00pm – 5:00pm Another Lost Year 5:30pm – 6:30pm Jalan Crossland 7:00pm – 8:30pm Aquile 8:45pm – 10:00pm The BIG FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE SKY will start at approximately 10:00 pm. The Official Fireworks Festival soundtrack will be broadcasted on 104.7 KISS-FM, 107.9 The River, K2 Radio, Rock 96.7, My Country 95.5, and AM 1400, ESPN Radio – all Townsquare Media Stations. Pursuant to City Park regulations, no glass containers and no alcohol will be permitted to be carried onto the premises. Coolers, food and beverages are permitted. The beer garden will have a service area available. Must be 21 years of age or older and show a valid photo ID to enter the serving area. Gates to the grounds of the Casper Events Center open at 4:00 pm. Admission is $10 per vehicle, $5 per motorcycle, and $5 per bicycle and pedestrian. All gate admission is on a CASH ONLY basis. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Casper Events Center  Box Office at 307-577-3030 or at 800-442-2256 or online at www.CasperEventsCenter.com. RIVERTON:  1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous Riverton, WY – The annual re-enactment of the 1838 Mountain Man Rendezvous will be held this year from July 3rd to the 7th.  This year marks the 175th anniversary of the original rendezvous.  This rendezvous is the only re-enactment located on the actual historic site. One is walking in the footsteps of such great trappers and traders such as Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Joe Meek, Andrew Drips, William Drummond Stewart, Moses “Black” Harris, and others. This year’s fun starts on the Wed. the 3rd at 3 pm with a parade down Main Street in Riverton, followed by opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. with a free dinner and Native American dancing to follow. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will see the normal black powder shooting, hawk ‘n knife competitions and numerous seminars centered around the fur trapping era.  This year there will be more traders than usual as the national rendezvous will be the next week in Laramie. This gives visitors a chance to “shop til they drop”. The organizers pride themselves on having a “beginners” or “teaching” rendezvous with the seminars offered. Saturday will be set aside as a family day with a great number of activities for kids and “non” participants in the rendezvous.  There will be seminars on fire starting with flint and steel, dutch oven cooking, flint knapping, Teepee set-up and organization, various trapping methods, historical information about the era, and many others. To find the rendezvous, travel east on Monroe off of Federal Blvd to Smith Rd. turn south and follow the signs. www.1838rendezvous.com July 3-7, 2013 Held on the Original 1838 Rendezvous Site in Riverton, WY Seminars on “skills & history” of early fur trade era Primitive & Tin Tipi (modern) Camp Areas Black powder / Hawk & Knife competitions Vendors dealing in pre-1840 Trade Goods Wednesday, July 3 Parade: Main St. beginning @ Bank of West 3 p.m.  Main St., Riverton Opening Ceremonies 5 p.m. at the Parade grounds Wind River Heritage Ctr Cook-out @ Roost 6 p.m. at the Roost American Indian Dances 7 p.m. at the Roost Thursday, July 4 Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Shooting Range Hawk & Knife re-entry 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Hawk & Knife Range Seminars – TBA Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Shooting Range Booshway Camp Carry-in Dinner 6 p.m. at the Roost Council Fire, entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire Friday, July 5 Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 8 a.m  – 12 p.m. at theShooting Range Hawk & Knife re-entry 9am-5pm at the Hawk & Knife Range Seminar – Beaver Trapping on the River 10 a.m. Seminar- Trapping other fur bearers 11 a.m.at the River Seminar – Fire Making with Flint and Steel, etc. 1 p.m. Seminar – Teepee Lore at Segundo Campsite 2 p.m. Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Shooting Range Seminar-Learning to throw the hawk and kniffe at the Hawk and Knife range 3 p.m Seminar – TBA 4 p.m. Council Fire, Prize Awards, Entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire Saturday, July 6 Calcutta – Auction @ Roost 9 a.m. Calcutta Shoot – immediately following Auction at the Shooting Range Seminar – Beaver Trapping on the River 10 a.m. Seminar- Trapping other fur bearers 11 a.m.at the River Seminar – Fire Making with Flint and Steel, etc. 1 p.m. Seminar – Teepee Lore at Segundo Campsite 2 p.m. Shooting Range open: public/re-entry shoot 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Shooting Range Seminar-Learning to throw the hawk and kniffe at the Hawk and Knife range 3 p.m Seminar – TBA 4 p.m. Council Fire, Prize Awards, Entertainment 8:30 p.m. at the Council Fire July 7 Sunday Location Church Services 9 a.m. at the Council Fire Closing Ceremonies 10 a.m. at the Council Fire For updated schedule www.1838rendezvous.com LANDER: 119th Pioneer Days Parade & Rotary Buffalo BBQ Pioneer Days Parade — 10 AM Lander Main Street The annual Rotary Buffalo Barbecue will be Thursday, July 4, 11 am-2 pm at Lander City Park. The menu consists of buffalo bratwurst w/sauerkraut or grilled onions, buffalo hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, corn on the cob, chips, soda and water. Cost is $7 in advance or $8 at the gate on July 4. Proceeds benefit local Rotary projects. Tickets are now available at the Lander Area Chamber of Commerce, 160 N 1st St. ROCK SPRINGS: Parks & Rec Department Fireworks The Rock Springs Parks & Recreation Department will once again be hosting Wyoming’s Largest Fireworks Display over the Wataha Recreation Area in 2012.The Fireworks show will commence at 10:00pm. Events leading up to the fireworks include the FireWhacker golf tournamentconcerts,contests, local food vendors and we will also broadcast the synchronised music into the Wataha Rec Area for all who attend to hear. Begins at 10 PM! EVANSTON: Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival Join our friends in Evanston at the annual Independence Day Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival. Food, fun, games, and music for your enjoyment in Hamblin Park.  Check the July calendar of events for dates and times. Annual 4th of July fireworks are always displayed on the 4th. CHEYENNE: Fourth of July Events at Frontier Park Cheyenne Frontier Days and the City of Cheyenne have released the Fourth of July celebration schedule at Frontier Park. 5:30 p.m. Frontier park opens 6:00 p.m. Music by Country Club Band 7:30 p.m. Intermission 8:00 p.m. Tops in Blue- the Air Force’s Entertainment Showcase 9:35 p.m.  Fireworks All events are free and open to the public. Parking is free as well. Fireworks other than the professional show are not permitted on Frontier Park. TEN SLEEP: 67th Annual 4th of July Parade & Rodeo 67th Annual 4th of July Parade and Rodeo in Ten Sleep!! Parade at 10 am, rodeo at 1. Country roundup: craft fair in the Ten Sleep park 9-2 EVANSTON:  Uinta County Veterans Board Mud Races — Saturday, July 6, Uinta County Fairgrounds SHERIDAN:  Big Horn Equestrian Center Fireworks — Gates open at 4:00!