Happy Father’s Day weekend! Plenty going on and so much fun to be had…Hudson Daze, Hot Summer Nights bball, some fundraisers and treks… and it looks like some perfectly nice warm weather to boot!
Seems there’s a bit of road construction going on around the county, so be sure to slow down for the cone zones! The Lander Reverse Triathlon is also going on Saturday, so be aware of those competing athletes out there. Dubois Friday Night Rodeos kick off tonight…you have your Saturday Farmers Markets, pop some tags at a Garage Sale or a few…
All kinds of great stuff going on to take dear ol’ Dad to, so beat the heat, hydrate often, practice fire and water safety, shop local, drive responsibly, but most of all…have fun!
On Friday…
Hudson Daze kicks off today with their Gold Star Memorial and Flag Retirement Ceremony at 12 Noon, then the Gun Show starts at 2:00 p.m. Get up early on Saturday there’s a Pancake Breakfast from 6:00-9:00 a.m. at the Baptist Church, and tethered balloon rides from 7:00-9:00 a.m. in the baseball field parking lot. The gun show continues today, plus there’s an awesome Car & Bike Show, all sorts of vendors, food, live music, and more! It’s a day to celebrate Hudson, Wyoming! For more information, call 307-335-8125 or get updates on their Facebook page.
Main Street Dance presents their ‘Saved My Life’ 20th Anniversary Recital tonight and tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. at CWC’s Robert A. Peck Arts Center. A recital celebrating their new beginnings in 2005 and through the years to the present! For admission info, visit their Facebook page.
It’s time for another great season of Dubois Friday Night Rodeos, starting at 7:30 p.m. every Friday night through August 23rd at the Clarence Allen Memorial Arena. It’s a real west, family-friendly rodeo starting out with Mutton Bustin, calf riding, mini bull riding and Pee Wee barrell racing, followed by the Grand Entry and then get down with some authentic, real west rodeo entertainment! Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12 and kids 5 and under are free (no dogs allowed, except for service animals). Bring cash only to the gate; food and beer for purchase. Call (307) 710-7080 or visit their Facebook page for more information.
Time for them boots to cut another rug at the Friday Night Dance at the Riverton Senior Center. Tonight you can dance to the tunes of The Classics! Bring a snack to share and a tip for the band. For more information, call the center at 307-856-6332 or visit their Facebook page.
On Saturday…
The Cowboy State Stack Horse Association presents the Laurie Gardner Memorial Ranch Days, today and Sunday at the Fremont County Fairgrounds in Riverton. The show starts at 8:00 a.m. on both days. On Saturday, there’s Open Team Sort, Youth Team Sort, Youth Sac and Flag Races. On Sunday, there’ll be Open Ranch Branding, Open Ironman/woman Youth Goat Ribbon Race and Egg & Spoon Race. For more information, call Jori Skaggs at 307-851-3820, or visit the CSSH website.
Your local producers are ready to see you at your Saturday Farmers Markets, in Riverton from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the city hall parking lot, and in Lander from 9:00-11:30 p.m. on 3rd Street. Start your Saturday’s out right by shopping local!
You think it’s hot now? Just wait for Shoshoni Hot Summer Nights 3 on 3 Basketball, today and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 112 S. Main Street in Shoshoni! Over 10 courts, and 8 divisions…last year there were over 100 teams! Live DJ, door prizes, a huge annual event for Shoshoni! For more information, call 307-840-5099/307-399-6458 or join the Shoshoni Hot Summer Night’s Facebook group for updates on this season’s events and activities.
The Girl Scouts will be having a special event at the Riverton Museum this morning at 10:00 a.m….it’s an unveiling and donation of a refurbished gate that was made over 20 years ago to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Girl Scouts! The event in 2002 featured over 1,000 of Wyoming’s Girl Scouts converging on Riverton for a multiple-day celebration. You’ll hear some stories about that event and other scouting tales, and, of course, enjoy delicious Girl Scout cookies! Call the museum at 307-856-2665 or visit their Facebook page.
Trek to the Pacific Springs on the Pioneer Museum’s Pacific Springs/Oregon Trail Adventure Trek with Craig Bromley. He’ll guide you on a tour through the history of the significant spot on the Oregon Trail from the Native Americans through the Mountain men to the Emigrants. An awesome walk through history! Reservations required; $15 per person. Meet at the museum at 10:00 a.m. to carpool to the site (a high-clearance vehicle is recommended) The trek is about 3.5 hours. For more information, visit the Pioneer Museum’s website or Facebook page.
Take your fathers, family, and friends to Porter’s Father’s Day Gilled Event and Dad Olympics today at Porter’s Mountain View Supply, 750 E. Sunset in Riverton! Free lunch, the BBA Challenge, a Kids Carnival…and, of course, the 2024 Dad Olympians! For more information, visit the Porter’s Facebook page.
Lander Valley High School Speed Goat Orienteering Fundraiser Meet is today from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at LVHS (look for the signs). Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate levels will compete. Participants can walk, jog, or run…courses for all skill levels! Maps and compasses provided. Bring your own water, snacks, and wear comfy shoes and light clothing! Pre-registration is not required, donations much appreciated! Come out and support future Speed Goat Orienteering events! For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Mmmm, prime rib! There’s a Prime Rib Dinner & Raffle Benefit tonight at 5:00 p.m. to support the Lander Senior Center, 205 S. 10th Street. Great food for a great cause! Raffle, silent auction…advance tickets are required, but you don’t need a ticket to bid on the auction items, just top by between 5:00-7:00 p.m. Music by Julie Silber. For more information, call 307-332-2746 or visit the senior center’s Facebook page.
All these events and so much more on the County 10 events calendar! Get yours posted, too! Just click on “Add Events” sign up or log in to CitySpark, then enter your info. You can even upload a flyer or poster! Once it’s posted, be sure to share them on social media…Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest!