With over 500 guest rooms, many
quality restaurants, and nationally ranked RV facilities, Riverton,
Wyoming is the perfect headquarters for
exploring Western Wyoming, including Yellowstone and Grand Teton
National Parks. Popular annual events include area Indian
Pow-wows from spring to fall, the 1838 Rendezvous in June, the
Rendezvous Balloon Festival in July, the Fremont County Fair
and Rodeo in August, and the Wild West Winter Carnival in February.
The Cowboy
Poetry Gathering
The Cowboy Poetry Gathering in September is a light – hearted
look at cowboy life, with cowpokes spinning tales and singing
country music.
The Fremont
County Fair
The Fremont County Fair and Rodeo takes place at the end of
July and first of August. Activities include a parade,
demolition derby, PRCA rodeos, hypnotists, music, carnival
rides, and fun
for all ages.
Pow Wows
Pow Wows offer a glimpse of Native American customs,
with the season usually lasting from May through August. Check
with the Riverton Chamber of Commerce at 307-856-4801 for
the latest schedule.
Rails to Trails
Rails to Trails is a trail used for biking, walking,
and jogging that cuts through town along the old railroad
right-of-way. Local
service groups maintain portions of the trail, and monuments
as well as historical markers are featured along its
length.
The Rendezvous
The Rendezvous Celebration through most of July
is yet another of Riverton’s trademarks. People come from all over
the world to participate in and watch our Hot Air Balloon races,
which are held the third weekend in July. Other
activities include an Antique Car and Bike Show, Day
in the Park,
demolition derbies, rodeos, cowboy poetry, dances,
and fireworks.
1838 Rendezvous Site
1838 Rendezvous Site was a pivotal site in Riverton’s history. Here,
Jim Bridger and other mountain men met and traded
their furs for supplies with each other and trading company representatives. Each
summer, this scene is re-created for a week by mountain
men from all over the U.S. It is open to the public and
you can find authentic re-creations of tools and
everything else
associated with frontier living in 1838.
Riverton Museum
Riverton Museum takes you on a trip to the past
covering everything from trappers to cowboys. General stores, tie-hacks, drug
stores, schools, banks and churches are offered for viewing. Open
Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
White Water Rafting
White Water Rafting with Wind River Canyon Whitewater
will give you the opportunity to explore how
the “First Damn
Rapids” got
their name. Depending on water flow, this
adventure down the Wind River Canyon changes
with each season.
The Wild West
Winter Carnival
The Wild West Winter Carnival makes February
a fun filled month of festivities. Crowning
of royalty, ice sculpting, casino nights, ATV
races, and tethered
balloon rides
are just a few of
the events provided for your enjoyment.
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Wind River Country
Riverton hosts an annual balloon
rally.
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Wind River Country
The Fremont
County Fair is in Riverton, Wyoming.
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Wind River Country
The 1838
Riverton Rendezvous is open to the public.
1838 Rendezvous
Boysen Driving Tour
Boysen State Park
Castle Gardens Driving Tour
Relaxing Lifestyle
Riverton Attractions
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