January

SnoCross Racing - January 
For the extreme sports enthusiast: snow cross racing and a freestyle exhibition!   This exciting event is sanctioned by the World Snowmobile Association and Mountain States Snowmobile Racing.  Racers, as well as fans, from all over the region will attend.  This event is sponsored by the local Snow Dawgs Snowmobile Club and is a spin-off of the Sierra Madre Winter Carnival in February.  Events are to be held near Encampment/Riverside, Wyoming



February

Sierra Madre Carnival in February
Come enjoy the 21st anniversary of winter fun in Encampment and Riverside, WY! Activities planned include a casino night, "build your own" sled races, a cross country ski race, dog sled races, a melodrama dinner theater, and the Upper Valley Search and Rescue's annual poker run for cross country skiers, snowmobiles and snow-shoers.  What a great way to enjoy the best snow in the state! Held annually on the first full weekend in February. 



June

Festival of Birds
Our Birders Float Trip will take floaters within view of bald eagle nesting sites while leaving the birds undisturbed.  The trip will go from Treasure Island to Veteran’s Island with opportunities to see dozens of other species in route on one of the prettiest stretches of river everywhere. For more experienced birders, you can enjoy a Mountain Birding Trip guided by local experts and members of the Audubon Society.  You will be sure to see Mountain Bluebirds, Sage Thrashers, or a Rosy Finch. Steve Loose, from the US Forest Service will entertain us again with a lively presentation at the Medicine Bow Lodge after the dinner buffet. On Sunday morning, enjoy a nice hike on the “Bluebird Trail” or the “Cedar Canyon Trail” to see entirely new habitat areas.  Afterwards, enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet at Veteran’s Island, where the Species Count Contest winner will be announced! For more information and to register, call Frances at (307) 326-8073.  The birding club "Wings Over Carbon County" is the sponsor of this event.

June 14-15, 2008
Woodchoppers Jamboree and Rodeo
The chips fly during Father's Day weekend in June every year in Encampment as loggers come from all over the country to compete for the title of Rocky Mountain Champion Lumberjack.  Using power saws, axes and hand saws, the men and women competitors cut down "trees", chop logs, and saw squared wood blocks in half, racing the clock for the fastest time.  Cowboys ride bulls and broncs and the melodrama encourages the audience to get involved.  This unique Wyoming event assure a good time to be had by all.  For more information:  woodchoppersjamboree@yahoo.com Admission Fee - $7.00 per day (includes Woodchoppers Events and Rodeo), children under 12 free.



July

Grand Encampment Cowboy Gathering/Living History Days
Held in Encampment, WY on the third full weekend in July: this being the 5th annual.  Families of all ages can come and enjoy this historical weekend.  Team Roping held at the Lion Clubs Arena, Stick Horse Races for the kids, gunfighter shootouts, old-fashioned melodrama, Museum Living History re-enactment, a cowboy jam Sessions of poetry and music featuring artists from the western region.  Pancake breakfast served on Sunday morning.  Bring all your little Cowpokes to this event for a GRAND time by all.  For more info, see www.grandencampmentcowboygathering.org

Sierra Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous and Black Powder
Located on the Grand Encampment Museum grounds in Encampment, WY, local black powder enthusiasts recreate the days of the Mountain Men with primitive camping, authentic costuming, traders row, and black powder shoots and tomahawk throws. Come visit trader's row where you can view and purchase a wide array of 1800's crafts, antiques and clothing.  Have a look at grizzled mountain men, voyagers, trappers and Indians - all authentic regalia.  See the beautiful Indian tips, and other period shelters being lived in.
For more information contact werendezvous@hotmail.com

Museum Living History Days
You, your family and friends are invited to Encampment, Wyoming. Bring your own picnic lunch and make it a complete day of fun. Held at the Grand Encampent Museum. All buildings open.



September

Encampment Copper Days Festival
Antique tractors on display, tractor pulls, a parade, and melodrama make this September event in Encampment, WY a family favorite.  Sponsored in part by the Encampment Chug 'n Tug tractor club, this event is held the weekend after Labor Day.  Email lacord@carbonpower.net for more information.