Wyoming Seasonal Fairs & Festivals
18 seasonal events across Wyoming for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowEastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow
One of the largest powwows on the Wind River Reservation, celebrating Eastern Shoshone culture with drumming, dancing, traditional food, and community gatherings.
Recurring Happening nowChugwater Chili Cookoff
A CASI-sanctioned chili championship and small-town street festival in southeastern Wyoming.
RecurringIn 12 daysCody Stampede
A Fourth of July tradition in the Rodeo Capital of the World, the Cody Stampede brings four nights of top-tier PRCA rodeo action, parades, and western pageantry.
RecurringIn 13 daysGrand Teton Music Festival
A seven-week summer classical music festival featuring world-class orchestras and soloists in the shadow of the Tetons.
RecurringIn 15 daysLaramie Jubilee Days
Wyoming's hometown celebration, rooted in a 1940 horse race honoring statehood.
RecurringSheridan WYO Rodeo
A premier PRCA rodeo in northern Wyoming's Bighorn country, drawing top cowboys and thousands of fans each July.
RecurringGreen River Rendezvous
A living-history festival recreating the mountain-man rendezvous era on the second full weekend in July.
RecurringInternational Climbers' Festival
North America's premier rock-climbing festival, held in the bouldering and crag-rich Wind River country around Lander.
RecurringCheyenne Frontier Days
The world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each July to Frontier Park.
Recurring4.1(118)Wyoming State Fair
Wyoming's official state fair and a centerpiece of summer on the high plains, featuring livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, concerts, and classic fair food.
RecurringFort Bridger Rendezvous
One of the largest mountain-man rendezvous re-enactments in the nation, held Labor Day weekend at the historic fort.
RecurringDon King Days
Labor Day weekend equestrian heritage festival honoring legendary saddle-maker Don King.
RecurringJackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
A twelve-day celebration of Western, wildlife, and landscape art that transforms Jackson each September.
RecurringRendezvous Royale
Cody's premier Western art week, anchored by the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, the Patrons Ball, and events from By Western Hands and the Center of the West.
RecurringLander Pioneer Days
One of Wyoming's oldest community celebrations, Lander Pioneer Days blends a PRCA rodeo, parade, carnival, live music, and family activities in the Wind River Valley.
RecurringWoodchoppers Jamboree & Rodeo
A Carbon County tradition combining timber-sport competitions, a PRCA rodeo, parade, and pancake breakfasts over a full June weekend.
RecurringNorthern Arapahoe Powwow
Wyoming's oldest powwow, held on the Wind River Reservation each September.
RecurringWyoming's Big Show
Southwest Wyoming's signature county fair and carnival, with livestock exhibits, concerts, midway rides, and family entertainment.
Frequently asked questions
How many seasonal festivals are there in Wyoming?
Our directory lists 18 seasonal festivals across Wyoming for the 2026 season, including Wyoming State Fair, Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow and Chugwater Chili Cookoff.
When is the best time for seasonal festivals in Wyoming?
Wyoming's seasonal festivals cluster in July and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular seasonal festivals in Wyoming?
By Google review score, Wyoming State Fair in Douglas ranks among the most popular, with a 4.1-star rating from 118 reviews.