CASPER, Wyo. — The stands at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo were packed Saturday evening, as hundreds of people turned out for the annual Stars and Pipes Demolition Derby. The event was part of the Wyoming Demolition Championship Circuit, in which drivers compete to earn points for additional prize money at the end of […]
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New statue at Fairgrounds to be unveiled in September
CASPER, Wyo. — A sculpture commissioned by retired Natrona County educator Helen Wolff will be unveiled at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds next month, with a dedication scheduled for September. The ceremony will take place Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. in front of the facility’s Industrial Building. The sculpture, entitled ‘’6 Miles South,’’ portrays a young […]
SNAPPED: Back in the saddle
Bart Meisinger adjusts a hat on his granddaughter Kimzey Meisinger, 3, as she sits on a horse during the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo rodetto on Monday morning in Casper. The rotetto is a tradition that allows competitors from area ranchers of all ages to compete in timed events. The rodetto continues Tuesday starting at […]
Wyoming Horse Racing And Brew Fest (GALLERY)
Beer and horses made an irresistible combination on Saturday during the annual Brewer’s Cup and Horse Racing at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds in Casper. Beer fans could sample craft beer from around the state and region while placing their bets under the grandstands between races, organized by Wyoming Horse Racing. The races are carried live […]
2017 Casper Balloon Roundup (GALLERY)
Dozens of hot air balloons took to the clear skies early Saturday, July 22, during the morning launch of the annual Casper Balloon Roundup. People gathered to watch as hot air balloons from all over the region took flight from the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds and Fort Caspar. The event culminated with a downtown festival. […]