HEAT UP YOUR JUNE Summer SIGNATURE SUMMER EVENTS As you soak up the summer sun in Southwest Wyoming, make sure to put some of these signature summer events on your to-do list. With so much to do and so much fun to be had, you may just need to plan a longer vacation. National High School Finals Rodeo Rock Springs More than 1,600 of the best young rodeo stars across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia compete in the world’s largest rodeo with 13 performances taking place over 7 days. The National High School Finals Rodeo will return to Rock Springs in 2024 and 2025. Red Desert Roundup Rodeo & Parade Rock Springs Head to the Sweetwater Events Complex for some professional riding, roping, wrestling, races and tie-downs while the kids try their hands at some mutton bustin’ and calf scrambling. Wyoming’s Big Show Rock Springs Thousands of folks from hundreds of miles around flock to Rock Springs for Wyoming’s Big Show. Offering a full calendar of rodeo action, family-friendly rides, delicious carnival eats, live concerts and livestock exhibits. The event runs late July through early August. of fun with a beer garden, Run With the Horses Marathon, live bands, a Duck Race, vintage games and fireworks as vendors offer unique jewelry, artwork and treats. Sweetwater Downs Horse Racing Rock Springs Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints and Arabians race at Sweetwater Downs to test their speed against the best. Cash prizes! Horse racing runs from late August through early October. Rods & Rails Car Show Rock Springs Each year, downtown Rock Springs becomes a showcase of new and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, dragsters, RCs and Off Roads, paired with food, kids’ activities and live music. Flaming Gorge Days Green River Flaming Gorge Days explodes in Green River with a parade, festival, basketball and volleyball tournament, horseshoes, dodgeball and free kids’ activities. Plus, when the sun goes down, you can boogie to live music from locally and nationally recognized rock and country bands. Blues n’ Brews Rock Springs In the heat of a downtown Rock Springs summer, nothing quenches your thirst and your soul better than a cold microbrew and live blues music. ALL SUMMER Farmer’s Markets Rock Springs & Green River In both Green River and Rock Springs, you can celebrate the summer season with the area’s freshest fruits and vegetables and homemade crafts. Stock Car Races Rock Springs Bring the family and satisfy your need for speed as racers rev their engines and kick up dust in karts, stock cars and modified race cars. SUMMER EVENTS // 18 JULY International Day Rock Springs As the only event of its kind in the state, International Day is held to celebrate the local heritage of 56 nationalities. Dance along with performers in ethnic costumes and enjoy various culinary dishes pleasing to the palate. Entertainment lasts all day and is fun for everyone. Admission is free. AUGUST River Festival Green River Kicking off with a traditional Cajun Shrimp Boil and spaghetti dinner, the River Festival in Green River is a whirlwind weekend
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