TGIF! Here’s Your Laramie Weekend Roundup!
The weekend is here, Laramie, bringing with it outlaws, fishing, summer markets, and more! Get your weekend plans here!
Friday, July 14
The post-Jubilee weekend is tamer than the last few weeks have been. Walks around the Farmer’s Market or Eagles Club car show, a ranch tour, and a planetarium experience are mellow offerings, and if you want to get your sweat on, there’s a fundraising bike or run, of course.
Farmer’s Market
All the local goods, crafts, foods, and produce in one outdoor spot. Farmer’s Market occurs every Friday, all summer long. Grab a local brew and meander the wares.
- When: 3-7 p.m.
- Where: Depot Parking Lot
- Cost: Free; items for purchase. SNAP accepted.
- Additional Information: Visit the Farmer’s Market website for more information.
Stellar Graveyard at the Planetarium
See the universe up close and personal, in a climate-controlled, comfortable setting. The University of Wyoming presents planetarium shows regularly. They’re fun, educational, and more budget-friendly than the movie theater.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: UW Planetarium 10th and East Fremont St.
- Cost: $5 general public; $3 students, veterans, first responders
- Additional Information: Visit the planetarium show schedule for more.
Saturday, July 15
Huck Finn Fishing Derby
Fun and free fishing at the 53rd annual derby. Four age groups for kids 13 and under, with plenty of prizes awarded for each group.
- When: Registration at 7 a.m; fishing 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Where: Huck Finn Pond, LaPrele Park (23rd & Spring creek)
- Cost: Free
- Additional Information: For age groups and other information, click here.
Eagle Classic Car and Bike Show
The Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club 3493 is hosting their 4th annual fundraising car and bike show. Peruse cool cars and raise money for a local charity.
- When: 11 a.m.
- Where: 126 E. Lyon St.
- Cost: Free to attend; $10/car & $5/bike
- Additional Information: for registration information, email eaglestrustee3493@gmail.com or call 307-742-2473.
Albany County Cattlewomen Ranch Tour
Join the Cattlewomen on their annual ranch tour. There are six ranch stops, and a tour guide to provide the history of each ranch.
- When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: meet at Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
- Cost: free if driving own car; $35 bus seat and $15 box lunch for purchase
- Additional Information: for more information about the tour, click here.
Link Cycling Hill Climb
Bike or run a hill climb for fundraising efforts for Pilot Hill and the Laramie High School mountain bike club team.
- When: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Where: begin at Willett Dr. trail area
- Cost: $35
- Additional Information: to register, click here.
Sunday, July 16
Outlaw Trail Dinner & Show
Enjoy a gunshow and a chuckwagon dinner at the Wyoming State Territorial Prison State Historic Site. The family-friendly event concludes with some dancing lessons from the Cowboy Country Swing Club.
- When: 4:30- 8 p.m.
- Where: Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
- Cost: $40; $30 student, veteran, senior; $25 children (4 & under free)
- Additional Information: Visit the event posting website for further details.