Community Calendar

Stop by the Grand Encampment Museum to view Wyoming Public Media's Wyoming 250 Photo Contest Exhibit. The opening reception on August 7th features a presentation by Director Tim Nicklas.

Tim's presentation will explore Thomas Edison's visit to Wyoming in 1878 to view the solar eclipse - "Edison: The Wizard of the Sierra Madres."

After the talk, guests can enjoy light refreshments and the contemporary photographic images that are part of the Wyoming Public Media 250 Traveling exhibit. (View the virtual exhibit online).

Free and open to the public, the talk starts at 4:30 PM at the Grand Museum in Encampment.

* * This project is funded in part by the Wyoming Semiquincentennial grant from the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources office. * *

Join The Nicolaysen Art Museum for an evening celebrating the opening of The India I Brought With Me: Nimi Shares Her Personal Collection by Nimi McConigley.
A longtime Wyoming journalist, community leader, and trailblazer, Nimi has spent more than fifty years sharing her culture and experiences with the state she calls home. This deeply personal exhibition invites visitors to explore that journey through treasured saris, photographs, bronzes, and meaningful artifacts that reflect a life shaped by both India and Wyoming.
The opening reception will feature traditional Indian dance performances, Indian cuisine, hands-on art activities, and a live sari draping demonstration.
Celebrate with us as we honor culture, community, and the stories that connect us through art.

Exhibition on view: July 10 through September 25, 2026.

What do a certain Austrian composer and his English counterpart have in common? Hollywood, of course! Both John Barry and Erich Wolfgang Korngold found their way to the big screens of America and their music blurred the lines between the concert hall and the movie theater. GTMF Concertmaster Madeline Adkins performs Korngold’s lush, film-inspired Violin Concerto before the Festival Orchestra concludes the program with Beethoven’s eternal and appropriately cinematic ode to nature, the “Pastoral” Symphony No. 6.

Program
Barry: Themes from Out of Africa and Dances With Wolves
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6

Sir Donald Runnicles, conductor
Madeline Adkins, violin

Join us in the lobby at 6 PM for a Pre-Concert Talk, an inside look into the music led by Stoner Family Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich. Talks are sponsored by the Goodman Family Foundation, in memory of Roy and Barbara Goodman.

Comedian Alex Dragicevich live at the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Casper. Two nights of stand-up comedy presented by Casper Entertainment Group. Doors open one hour before showtime.

Multi-platinum alt-reggae band Dirty Heads live at The Gaslight Social in downtown Casper with special guest Rome, 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.

Jackson Hole’s largest annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 8, at Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole, 1251 S. Park Loop Road. A community favorite for 20 years, the sale offers a wide range of merchandise from designer adult and baby clothing to top brand tools, furniture, bedding, bicycles and sporting equipment.

Please join us for the annual Laramie County Fair Youth Livestock Sale!
We will sell animals individually including beef, lambs, goats, hogs, rabbits, and poultry. Sale begins with all Champions and Reserve Champions selling first.
A complimentary buyer’s lunch will be served at noon.

Investing in Laramie County's Future:
The Laramie County Fair Livestock Program provides youth with valuable hands-on opportunities to develop responsibility, leadership, sportsmanship, and essential life skills. Through the process of raising and exhibiting livestock, participants invest significant time, effort, and resources while gaining practical knowledge in animal nutrition, health management, husbandry practices, and proper animal handling. These experiences help prepare young people for future success both within and beyond the agricultural industry.

All youth with market animals complete the University of Wyoming’s Youth Quality Assurance program, ensuring they follow proper animal care and management practices to produce a high-quality, wholesome product.

Ways to Participate:
• Attend in person
• Have purchases made on your behalf (Must contact the Fair Office before the sale)
• A Buyer’s Group
• An Add-on donation

Purchase Options:
• Live Animal: Purchase the animal as-is. Removal of the animal is the responsibility of the buyer.
• Custom Slaughter: You will choose one of the pre-arranged processors. Contact processor for cut sheets. Processing fees are the Buyer’s responsibility.
• Resale: You may resale an animal to the sale. Buyer will pay the difference between the bid and resale price.
• Donation: Please make sure to have the charity’s correct name and address. Buyer is responsible for processing fees.

Register to be a 2026 Buyer: https://laramie.fairwire.com/buyerlogon.aspx
Already registered as a buyer in 2025? You're all set! Only new buyers need to complete a registration. Register ahead of time to save time from being in line.

Join us for Mountain Man Days, a celebration of Wyoming’s rich mountain heritage, frontier traditions, and the enduring spirit of those who explored, worked, and lived among the mountains. This special event offers a unique opportunity to experience history through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and stories that bring the past to life.
We are proud to host a special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Wyoming mountain man Jim Baker. Join us as we celebrate his contributions, adventures, and the lasting impact he made on Wyoming’s rich mountain man heritage.
Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Special Workshops (Registration Required)
Begin the weekend by learning traditional skills through a variety of hands-on workshops. Participants can step back in time and experience the crafts and techniques that were essential to early mountain life, including pickle making, mule packing, wool crafting, sourdough bread making, sauerkraut making, and blacksmithing.
Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
Activities & Demonstrations (Free to the Public)
Spend the day exploring family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and historical experiences for all ages. Discover the skills, tools, and traditions of the mountain men through engaging presentations, interactive displays, and opportunities to connect with history in a fun and memorable way. Food trucks will be available throughout the day, offering a variety of food options available for purchase.
Sunday 8:30 - 1:00
Pancake Breakfast & Guided Trek (Free to the Public)
Wrap up the weekend with a delicious pancake breakfast followed by a guided trek through the landscape that reflects the rugged beauty and adventure of Wyoming’s mountain heritage.
Come celebrate the traditions, stories, and skills of the past with friends, family, and fellow history enthusiasts. Mountain Man Days is a weekend of discovery, connection, and appreciation for the people who helped shape Wyoming’s history.

Sun Ranch Day is a free event open to the public. Saturday August 8th, from 10am to 3pm at the Tom Sun Ranch, a national historic landmark. There is a visitor center, museum and other historic buildings that can be toured, including a blacksmith shop and trading post. Located 15 miles north of Muddy Gap on State Hwy 220 at Martin’s Cove Visitors’ Center.

Bring your lunch to eat on the picnic tables and grass lawns at the ranch and enjoy free fun activities and snacks. All ages welcome.