Community Calendar

Laramie's LOCAL farmers market in the park! Produce, baked goods and other foods, food trucks, art, crafts, local non-profits, live music, lawn games, kid stuff and more! For our weekly themes and music line up, visit our website or our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Irish folk trio Amble live at The Gaslight Social in downtown Casper, presented by Casper Entertainment Group.

The 2026 Laramie County Fair is back July 29 through August 8, bringing together the best of summer, community, tradition, and family fun at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne. This year’s theme, “Fair’s Poppin’,” sets the stage for a full fair schedule packed with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, open class competitions, hands-on activities, fair contests, food, entertainment, and plenty of hometown memories in the making.

The fair kicks off July 29 with horse, dog, rabbit, beef, and static exhibits, then rolls into a lively week of public activities beginning August 1. Families can enjoy the Midway from August 1–7 with carnival games, an inflatable zone, glass blowing demos, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, magic shows, caricatures, a petting zoo, foam parties, mini-golf, a laser maze, and more.

Special highlights include the Farmers Market on August 1, Ranch Rodeo and the new Salsa Showdown on August 2, pie contests on August 3, Mutton Bustin’ on August 4, the new Cheyenne Youth Rodeo and Bubblegum Blowing Contest on August 5, Pig Wrestling on August 6, round robin shows and family activities on August 7, and the Youth Livestock Sale on August 8.

Free and open to the public! Geared for listeners ages one through five, Musical Adventures provides a fun environment for children and their caregivers to enjoy music, led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich. Don't miss this popular program's visit to Victor, Idaho! Sponsored in part by Valley of the Tetons Library.

The People's Market Wednesdays, June 3 – September 23 | 4:00–7:00pm | Center for the Arts Lawn, Jackson
Shop local at Slow Food in the Tetons weekly farmers market, featuring 30+ local growers, ranchers, prepared foods, and artisans. A community gathering space to connect with your neighbors and the people behind your food! Free and open to all. Weekly vendor map, special market events and more can be found at tetonslowfood.org/summer-peoples-market/.

Mercedes Smith, Principal Flutist of the Utah Symphony, performs in a rare, up-close recital. This program showcases her supple tone and the agile technique which has been the foundation of a career both in the opera and orchestral worlds. Join us in this one of a kind chance to experience her musical genius firsthand.

Mercedes Smith, flute

Thank you to our hosts for this Teton House Concert, Lisa & Steve Nesbitt.

These one-of-a-kind social and musical experiences include a cocktail hour, performance and time to mingle with world-class musicians. The address for this concert’s venue will be shared with ticket holders prior to the event.

Want a beautiful yard that supports pollinators, conserves water, and thrives in Wyoming’s climate?

Join the Sheridan Community Land Trust for a Discovery Session exploring how native plants and flowers can transform your home landscape. Experts from Piney Island Native Plants and Piney Island Conservation Services will share practical tips for incorporating native species into your yard, garden, or outdoor space while highlighting the benefits they provide for wildlife, pollinators, soil health, and water conservation.

Whether you’re planning a complete landscape makeover or simply looking to add a few native plants to your garden, this program will help you get started.

When: Wednesday, August 5, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Where: SCLT Community Rooms, 14 Lane Ln., Sheridan

This Discovery Session is free to attend and open to all. Registration is encouraged.

Come discover how native plants can create a more resilient, beautiful, and wildlife-friendly landscape right outside your door.

Sign up at the link.

The 2026 Laramie County Fair is back July 29 through August 8, bringing together the best of summer, community, tradition, and family fun at the Archer Complex in Cheyenne. This year’s theme, “Fair’s Poppin’,” sets the stage for a full fair schedule packed with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, open class competitions, hands-on activities, fair contests, food, entertainment, and plenty of hometown memories in the making.

The fair kicks off July 29 with horse, dog, rabbit, beef, and static exhibits, then rolls into a lively week of public activities beginning August 1. Families can enjoy the Midway from August 1–7 with carnival games, an inflatable zone, glass blowing demos, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, magic shows, caricatures, a petting zoo, foam parties, mini-golf, a laser maze, and more.

Special highlights include the Farmers Market on August 1, Ranch Rodeo and the new Salsa Showdown on August 2, pie contests on August 3, Mutton Bustin’ on August 4, the new Cheyenne Youth Rodeo and Bubblegum Blowing Contest on August 5, Pig Wrestling on August 6, round robin shows and family activities on August 7, and the Youth Livestock Sale on August 8.

An American Celebration: Ring in the 250th birthday of our nation with music of all styles by American composers. Fun for the whole family, this program for string quartet and percussion will get the audience singing, dancing, and drumming along. Join us for the fourth year of our partnership with the Teton Village Association’s Alive@5 series! Before and after, enjoy the Jackson Farmer’s Market in Teton Village!

On the Road brings live classical music to audiences in Teton County and surrounding communities through free concerts performed by Festival Orchestra musicians and hosted with our community partners. Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich leads programs that are accessible to all ages and bring music to life with explanations and demonstrations.

Contrasting string quartets by Kevin Lau and Beethoven highlight the emotional range of every Grand Teton Music Festival chamber music setting. Festival Orchestra brass players share the stage with their string section colleagues in a concert that features an intoxicating mix of the familiar and the new.

Program
Mozart: String Duo No. 1 in G Major
Kevin Lau: and from the heart there flows a song
Andre LaFosse: Suite Impromptu
Kevin Lau: String Quartet No. 7, “Surfacing”
Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, No. 1

Festival musicians