Chill Out SIGNATURE WINTER EVENTS When the temperatures fall in Sweetwater County, you won’t find much that slows down to burrow away and hibernate for the season. Instead, you’ll just find a whole new variety of events that let you have fun in the ice and flakes, and even indoors. DISCOVER THE WYOMING WAY TO JANUARY Up in Arms Gun Show Rock Springs Boasting 30 years of experience as a show vendor, the Up in Arms Gun Show is sure to display one of the best selections of new, rare and classic guns and knives around. Burbot Bash Flaming Gorge Anglers from all around take to the iced-over waters of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir to reel in the prized fish at the epic Burbot Bash ice-fishing competition. The invasive burbot species is the target of this fun event. MARCH Bud Cup Hockey Tournament Rock Springs Take a seat at the Rock Springs Recreation Center’s indoor ice rink and watch as 16 hockey teams from around the region take the ice to compete at the Bud Cup Hockey Tournament. ALL WINTER Rock Springs Motocross Club Arena Racing and the Southwest Wyoming BMX Winter Series Rock Springs If the snow outside has you wishing you could spend a day at the beach, nothing cuts the cold like some high-flying, dirt-flinging motorcycles or bicycles at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Rock Springs Prospectors Hockey Team Rock Springs Or cheer on the Rock Springs Prospectors Hockey Team at the Rock Springs Family Recreation Center! This Jr. “A” Hockey Club plays from late September through late February. For a full list of events, visit ExploreWY.com. WINTER EVENTS // 19
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