Festivals / Events
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Many of the hotels throughout the Laramie area have discounted rates during festivals. Check with your hotel to learn more.
Laramie Farmers Market
Open every Friday 3 – 7 PM, June 26 – September 25, 2020
Depot Park, 1st and Garfield
The Downtown Farmer’s Market is every Friday through September. Enjoy fresh produce, handmade goods, seasonal cocktails, live music, and local arts.
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Jubilee Days
July 4-12, 2020
Albany County Fairgrounds
Laramie Jubilee Days is an annual celebration of Wyoming’s statehood on July 10th. This week-long event is filled with activities for the entire family: a carnival, street dances and, of course, rodeos and bull riding!
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Laramie Brewfest
Saturday, July 11, 2020, 12 PM
Depot Park
One of the Downtown Laramie Business Association’s primary fundraisers attracting more breweries, more sponsors and more participants each year. Sample dozens of specialty ales, vote on your favorites and visit with brewers.
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Elevation Celebration
Saturday, July 11, 2020, 12 – 7 PM
Centennial, Wyoming
All day music festival!
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University of Wyoming Athletics
UW Campus
The University of Wyoming competes in the NCAA Division 1-A Mountain West Conference, which provides opportunities for outstanding athletics with regional and national standings from both the Cowboys and Cowgirls teams. Get information on upcoming games and tickets.
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UW Department of Theater and Dance
Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts
The University of Wyoming has an outstanding undergraduate theatre and dance program that is nationally recognized. Get tickets and the latest information on what’s playing for this semester’s production season.
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Annual Events
March
Laramie International Flavor Festival
March 30 – April 3
Pairing community members from around the world with downtown businesses to create a week of unique international flavor specials!
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April
Relay For Life
Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Because of your support, we are creating a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!
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May
University Of Wyoming Graduation
The University’s full College Commencement Ceremonies.
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Curt Gowdy State Park Summer Outdoor Slam
Activities include biking, hiking, a climbing wall, canoeing, kayaking, archery, tree planting, painting, storytelling, sing-a-longs, a dirt pile play area and live music in the afternoon. Admission and events are free and open to the public.
WyoTech Car Show
Over 300 cars, hot rods and motorcycles are on display.
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June
Laramie Municipal Band Concerts
The Laramie Municipal Band Concert series runs every week at the Edgar Lewis Bandshell in Washington Park (the corner of 18th and Sheridan). The concerts are free, courtesy of the City of Laramie.
Laramie Mountain Bike Series
The goal of the LMBS is to provide a low key and inexpensive evening of bike racing for all levels. It’s a great series for first timers through pro riders with courses changing each race.
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July
Freedom Has A Birthday
Freedom Has a Birthday (organized by the City Of Laramie) is Laramie’s premier 4th of July celebration. Held at Washington Park and begins at 10am.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 17-26, 2020
Frontier Days Park, Cheyenne, WY
Laramie is only 45 miles away from Cheyenne and a great place to book your hotel rooms for the festivities! Cheyenne Frontier Days is packed full with rodeo action, live music, carnival rides, pancake breakfasts, parades and so much more!
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August
Albany County Fair
The Albany County Annual Fair takes place at the fairgrounds on South 287 just half a mile south of I-80.
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October
Wyoming Territorial Prison Pumpkin Walk
Activities include: a straw maze, pumpkin picking, science toy magic, games, prizes, and even stagecoach rides.
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University of Wyoming Homecoming
Celebrate the University of Wyoming Homecoming by participating in a variety of different events.
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November
Wyoming High School Football Championships
The University of Wyoming, Albany County Tourism Board, and Laramie High School are proud to host the Wyoming State High School Football Championships.
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University of Wyoming Archaeological Repository
Phone: 307-766-3671
Website: https://wyoarchaeo.wyo.gov/index.php/about/uwar
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The Department of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming has been an archaeological repository for over 50 years. Today the University of Wyoming Archaeological Repository (UWAR) is estimated to...
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University of Wyoming Art Museum
Phone: 307-766-6622
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday until 7 p.m., Closed Sunday & Monday
Website: http://uwyo.edu/artmuseum
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The University of Wyoming Art Museum presents and collects world-class art and objects by regional, national and international artists, and art from the American West.
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University of Wyoming Geological Museum
Phone: 307-766-2646
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am- 4 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS
Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/geomuseum/
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The University of Wyoming Geological Museum in Laramie functions to support both public education and scientific research. Wyoming is rich in geologic treasures and the Museum presents to the visit...
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University of Wyoming Insect Gallery
Phone: 307-766-5338
Website: wyoalumni.uwyo.edu/s/1254/index.aspx?sid=1254&gid=1&pgid=390
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The University of Wyoming Insect Museum is the only research collection of insects in the state of Wyoming. Present holdings are estimated at more than a quarter of a million specimens. It is an im...
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University of Wyoming Planetarium
Phone: 307-766-2631
Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/physics/_files/docs/planetarium.html
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The UW Planetarium is a facility of the University of Wyoming Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Planetarium offers shows for the public, as well as for K-12 and college classes and community...
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University of Wyoming Transit Services
Phone: (307) 766-9800
Hours: Daytime Hours Every 10 Minutes (M-F 6:30 am - 6:30 pm) Evening Hours Every 30 Minutes (M-F 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/tap/form/contact.html
Alt Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/tap/_files/mapfiles/2014shuttleroutes.pdf
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University Store
Phone: 3077663264
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Website: http://www.uwyostore.com
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University Store is your source for Wyoming Apparel and Gifts.
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Vedauwoo
Phone: 877-444-6777
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbr/recreation/recarea/?recid=22872&actid=31
Alt Website: https://visitlaramie.org/vedauwoo_ames_monument_happy_jack
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Campgrounds and RV Sites
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20 Miles east of Laramie, along I-80 are the towering rocks of Vedauwoo, an Arapaho word meaning “Earth Born”. It provides backdrops for picnics, sight-seeing, hiking, mountain biking, ...
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Vee Bar Guest Ranch
Phone: 307-745-7036
Hours: Closed Sundays, Mon-Sat: 8 am - 4 pm
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This historical dude ranch prides itself on providing True Western Hospitality, and when you have to leave your vacation of a lifetime, you will realize you just acquired a new group of friends tha...
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During the summer guest ranch season, buffet meals are served three times a day at 8 am, noon, and 7 pm, after cocktails at 6pm in the John Wa...
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The Vee Bar guest and dude ranch located near Laramie Wyoming is a family-friendly vacation destination that is sure to please the horse loving cowboy or cowgirl in you.
A Vee Bar Guest Ranc...
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Vista De La Luna Bed and Breakfast
Phone: 307-314-9511
Website: http://vistadelaluna.com/
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Located on 73 acres adjacent to Medicine Bow National Forest / Vedauwoo Recreational Area, Vista de la Luna Bed and Breakfast is just 11 miles east of Laramie. Close enough to enjoy the wonderful a...
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Hot breakfast each morning, Complimentary drinks from our espresso coffee bar. Picnic Lunches and Special Dinners can be accommodated when booking in advance.
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If you enjoy the outdoors, we are adjacent to Vedauwoo Recreation Area, that features world class mountain biking and cross country skiing. Dozens of trails through the Medicine Bow National Forest...