Here’s a look at events in and around the Oil City for this weekend.
July 7th
Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo
- Location- Central Wyoming Fairgrounds
- Address- 1700 Fairgrounds Rd. Casper, WY 82604
- “The Crabtree Carnival will open on July 7th for a family fun adventure!
Parade Day is July 11th this year, bring the kids and everybody downtown Casper to kick off the start of the Rodeo and celebrate one of Casper’s favorite days of the year.
The Rodeo runs from July 11 through July 15 at the outdoor arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds.”
Wyoming Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s Mormon Trail Pioneers – Living History
- Price- Free
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “This year marks the 170th Anniversary of the 1847 Mormon pioneer vanguard company. The year 1847 saw the establishment of a permanent route as well as a gathering place near Salt Lake. Nearly 70,000 Mormon pioneers made the journey over a period of many years, some travelling from other countries. Join us as living history interpreters will be camped on site to discuss the epic Mormon Pioneer story.”
The Beach Boys
- Price- $38.00, $55.00, $88.00
- Times- 7:30 pm
- Location- The Casper Events Center
1 Events Dr. Casper, WY 82601 - “The Casper Events Center is excited to present THE BEACH BOYS on Friday, July 7.
Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special events worldwide.”
July 8th, 2017
Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo
- Location- Central Wyoming Fairgrounds
- Address- 1700 Fairgrounds Rd. Casper, WY 82604
- “The Crabtree Carnival will open on July 7th for a family fun adventure!
Parade Day is July 11th this year, bring the kids and everybody downtown Casper to kick off the start of the Rodeo and celebrate one of Casper’s favorite days of the year.
The Rodeo runs from July 11 through July 15 at the outdoor arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds.”
Wyoming Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s Mormon Trail Pioneers – Living History
- Price- Free
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “This year marks the 170th Anniversary of the 1847 Mormon pioneer vanguard company. The year 1847 saw the establishment of a permanent route as well as a gathering place near Salt Lake. Nearly 70,000 Mormon pioneers made the journey over a period of many years, some travelling from other countries. Join us as living history interpreters will be camped on site to discuss the epic Mormon Pioneer story.”
NCRC 70th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
- Price- $3.00 under 12 free
- Times- Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
- Location- The Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
800 N Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “This year will be our 70th Annual Show. We will have a Raffle of numerous items, a couple being an amethyst cathedral and a yellow calcite cathedral, Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5; Free Kid sample bags for the first 100 kids each day; and a large Silent Auction of Wonderful Wyoming Rocks and Minerals; Our theme this year is Wyoming Gemstones. There will be vendors of fine jewelry, gifts, beads, rough & finished rocks, minerals & samples, as well as equipment, tools & supplies. We will have demonstrator of flint-napping with a display of rock hand tools & carvings. Please come join us for 2 wonderful days of fun for all.”
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s Pioneer Toys and Games – Youth Program
- Price- Free
- Times- 10:00 am
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St. Casper , WY 82601 - “Games teach children needed skills for life. Do you have the hand-eye coordination to catch the ball in Cup-and-Ball? Can you out-maneuver your opponent in Nine Men’s Morris? Create these games and more to take home and practice your skills (while supplies last.)”
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s They Came by Handcarts – Patio Talk
- Price-Free
- Times- 1:00 pm
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar St Casper , WY 82601 - “Between 1847 and 1860 over 80,000 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) made the overland trek from the Eastern United States to the Great Salt Lake Valley. The vast majority of these Mormons traveled in traditional wagon trains. However, between 1856 and 1860 the Church leadership implemented a plan to bring 3,000 European converts to the Salt Lake Valley by pulling their worldly belongings in small wooden handcarts. Join us as living historian Dave Jamiel addresses several questions regarding why handcarts and what happened to these companies.”
Winds of Summer Coed Softball Tournament
- Price- $150.00 per team
- Times- all day event
- Location- Crossroads Softball Complex
1101 N. Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “Winds of Summer Coed Softball Tournament
Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Crossroads Softball Complex
Casper, Wyoming (May 31, 2017) – The City of Casper Recreation Division is hosting the Winds of Summer Adult Coed Classic Softball Tournament Saturday, July 8, 2017. All games will take place at the Crossroads Softball Complex. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three games.
The entry fee for the tournament is $150.00 per team payable to the Casper Recreational Leagues Association (CRLA). Entry fees are accepted at the Casper Recreation Center, 1801 East 4th Street, Casper, WY, 82601. Online registration fees are accepted at www.crlasports.com.
If the number of teams warrant it, multiple divisions will be offered. First, second, and third place teams in each division will be awarded. All entry fees are due by Friday, June 30, 2017. USA Softball Rules and umpires will be used.”
July 9th, 2017
NCRC 70th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
- Price- $3.00 under 12 free
- Times- Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
- Location- The Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
800 N Poplar St. Casper, WY 82601 - “This year will be our 70th Annual Show. We will have a Raffle of numerous items, a couple being an amethyst cathedral and a yellow calcite cathedral, Tickets $1 each or 6 for $5; Free Kid sample bags for the first 100 kids each day; and a large Silent Auction of Wonderful Wyoming Rocks and Minerals; Our theme this year is Wyoming Gemstones. There will be vendors of fine jewelry, gifts, beads, rough & finished rocks, minerals & samples, as well as equipment, tools & supplies. We will have demonstrator of flint-napping with a display of rock hand tools & carvings. Please come join us for 2 wonderful days of fun for all.”
Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo
- Location- Central Wyoming Fairgrounds
- Address- 1700 Fairgrounds Rd. Casper, WY 82604
- “The Crabtree Carnival will open on July 7th for a family fun adventure!
Parade Day is July 11th this year, bring the kids and everybody downtown Casper to kick off the start of the Rodeo and celebrate one of Casper’s favorite days of the year.
The Rodeo runs from July 11 through July 15 at the outdoor arena at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds.”
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s The Legend of Hiram Scott – Patio Talk
- Price- Free
- Times- 1:00 pm
- Location- National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
1501 N. Poplar Casper, WY 82601 - “Beyond being active in the fur trade, rendezvous, and the West, little much is known about Hiram Scott with any certainty. Today, Scotts Bluff National Monument is named for him and various perspectives and stories abound regarding his death. Join us as Jerry Lucas, associated with Scotts Bluff National Monument, takes a look back at the myths and legends surrounding Hiram Scott, and shares some insight and thoughts into his demise.”
