You're Invited to Converse County! We have many events planned.
CAR SHOW in downtown Glenrock • May 11 If you're a fan of polished steel and fine-tuned motors, you won't want to miss this event!
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • May 18 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine 
Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • May 18-19 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com
Saddle up for the LIL POKES RODEO in Glenrock • May 25 at the South Recreation Complex Grab your stick horse (or borrow one at the rodeo) for this one-of-a-kind, fun filled day in Glenrock. Geared toward the little cow pokes, Glenrock's Lil Pokes Rodeo includes many of the traditional rodeo events, but they're done on foot. This event becomes more
popular with each passing year. Come enjoy some fun-filled, family entertainment. Download REGISTRATION FORM HERE.
WYOMING STEER ROPING ASSOCIATION STEER ROPING in Glenrock • June 1 at the South Recreation Complex Fun to enter and fun to watch, come enjoy a fine June day in Glenrock watching some of Wyoming's finest cowboys compete.
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • June 1-2 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
DOUGLAS CHAMBER'S RAILROAD DAY in Douglas • June 6 at the Douglas Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center Douglas, Wyo. began to form at its present location with the arrival of the train tracks in 1886. That's something worth celebrating and each June the community does just that! Call the Douglas Chamber of Commerce at 307-358-2950 for more information.
TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS in Douglas • June 8 in downtown Douglas Downtown Douglas will be bustling with fun on June 8. A car show, street dance and games for the kids are just a few of the activities that will take place in the downtown area. Don't miss the fun!
Watch the WYOMING STATE HIGH SCHOOL RODEO FINALS in Douglas • June 5-9 at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds Wyoming's top rodeo athletes, freshman through recently-graduated high school seniors, will compete for a spot on Wyoming's National High School Rodeo Team. Competition is tough throughout this action-packed rodeo. Pull up a seat in the grandstands and enjoy the sport for which Wyoming is known! Tickets can be purchased at the gate to the grandstands. There are performances at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. both Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, June 8, there's a performance at 10 a.m.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • June 8-9 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
STATE 4-H HORSE CAMP in Douglas • June 14-16 at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds Douglas welcomes up and coming horsemen and women to town for the 2013 4-H Horse Camp!
ART IN THE PARK in Glenrock • June 15 at the town park There's no finer place to spend the day than Glenrock's community park near the confluence of Deer Creek and the North Platte River. While the kids play on the outstanding offering of playground equipment, you can enjoy a stroll through the art in the park. See you in Glenrock for a fine summer day!
STATE MUZZLELOADING CHAMPIONSHIPS in Glenrock • June 15-16 near Glenrock Wyoming's leading marksmen and women will compete at this fun-filled event!
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • June 22 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • June 29-30 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
"KEY INGREDIENTS: AMERICA BY FOOD" on display in Douglas • June 29-Aug. 18 at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum on the Wyoming State Fairgrounds Courtesy of the Smithsonian and the Wyoming Humanities Council, enjoy this one-of-a-kind history lesson featuring food in America!
OUTSIDE MOVIE NIGHT in Douglas • July 1 at Locomotive Park near downtown Douglas Enjoy "Support Your Local Gunfighter" starring James Garner. The movie will be shown on the screen mounted on the side of the steam engine in Locomotive Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy FREE popcorn. This is a one-of-a-kind event the kids will love!
DEER CREEK ROPING CLUB TEAM ROPING • July 4 at the South Recreation Complex in Glenrock Enter up in Glenrock's annual saddle roping! Enter at 9 a.m., rope at 10 a.m.
OUTSIDE MOVIE NIGHT in Douglas • July 8 at Locomotive Park near downtown Douglas Enjoy "The Spoilers" starring John Wayne. The movie will be shown on the screen mounted on the side of the steam engine in Locomotive Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy FREE popcorn. This is a one-of-a-kind event the kids will love!
STATE 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS • July 11-14 in Douglas Headquartered at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds, this annual events brings Wyoming's finest young marksmen and women to town for their state competitions. Welcome to Douglas 4-H members!
DRAG RACES in Douglas • July 13 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • July 13-14 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
OUTSIDE MOVIE NIGHT in Douglas • July 15 at Locomotive Park near downtown Douglas Enjoy "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" starring John Wayne. The movie will be shown on the screen mounted on the side of the steam engine in Locomotive Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy FREE popcorn. This is a one-of-a-kind event the kids will love!
OUTSIDE MOVIE NIGHT in Douglas • July 22 at Locomotive Park near downtown Douglas Enjoy "Shane" starring Alan Ladd (filmed in Wyoming!). The movie will be shown on the screen mounted on the side of the steam engine in Locomotive Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy FREE popcorn. This is a one-of-a-kind event the kids will love!
CULPEPPER MERRIWEATHER CIRCUS in Glenrock • July 27 Catch the circus in Glenrock!
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • July 27 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • July 27 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
OUTSIDE MOVIE NIGHT in Douglas • July 29 at Locomotive Park near downtown Douglas Enjoy "Bite the Bullet" starring Gene Hackman. The movie will be shown on the screen mounted on the side of the steam engine in Locomotive Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy FREE popcorn. This is a one-of-a-kind event the kids will love!
Celebrate DEER CREEK DAYS in Glenrock • Aug. 2-4 in Glenrock This cozy central Wyoming community knows how to celebrate. The beautiful downtown park is the center of activity, but there's something happening in every corner of the community when Deer Creek Days rolls around. Stay tuned for a 2013 agenda and entry forms!
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • Aug. 3 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Aug. 3 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • Aug. 3-4 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
DEER CREEK ROPING CLUB TEAM ROPING • Aug. 4 at the South Recreation Complex in Glenrock Enter at 9 a.m., rope at 10 a.m
Join Wyoming for the 101ST WYOMING STATE FAIR AND RODEO • Aug. 10-17, 2013 at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas Wow, Douglas was busting at the seams as Wyoming celebrated the 100th Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo in 2012. The 101st celebration is just around the corner and excitement is high. Country music star Hunter Hayes will be featured in the Wednesday evening concert! 4-H and FFA youth from across the state will have their livestock and projects on display and the Wyoming State Fairgrounds will be bustling with activity!
WYOMING PIONEER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING • Aug. 15 in the Ruthe James Williams' Center at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum This group has been meeting in conjunction with the Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo since the event came to Douglas in the early 1900s. Throughout fair week they'll be hosting events and doing what they're able to preserve Wyoming's history, culture and PIONEER SPIRIT! Visit www.WyomingPioneerAssociation.org for details.
101st WYOMING STATE FAIR PARADE • Aug. 17 in downtown Douglas Who doesn't love a great parade? This historic event provides a true taste of Wyoming and action the kids will love. From clowns and bands to rodeo queens and horses, there's something for everyone. The event is hosted by the Douglas Kiwanis Club.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Aug. 24 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • Aug. 24-25 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • Aug. 24-25 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Aug. 31 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
DEER CREEK ROPING CLUB TEAM ROPING • Aug. 31 at the South Recreation Complex in Glenrock Enter at 9 a.m., rope at 10 a.m.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Sept. 7 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
DRAG RACES in Douglas • Sept. 7-8 at Douglas Motorspors Park Rev your engines and head for Douglas! More details are available online at www.DouglasMotorsportsPark.com.
RACES at VALENTINE SPEEDWAY in Glenrock • Sept. 7-8 at the Valentine Speedway Come cheer on your favorite car at the Valentine Speedway's annual races. A complete schedule is online at www.ValentineSpeedway.org.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Sept. 14 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Sept. 21 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
FARMERS' MARKET in Douglas • Sept. 28 in Jackalope Square Whether you're traveling through or living in the community, the fresh produce at Douglas' farmers' markets should stop you in your tracks! Locally grown and locally marketed, it's fresh and nutritious! The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon.
Welcome to Douglas hunters, please join us the FREE HUNTERS BBQs • Oct. 2 at the Plains Hotel Complex in Douglas Sportsmen and women love central Wyoming and we want to ensure they feel welcome here! Your hunting license earns you free admission to the Douglas community's Hunters BBQs, hosted each fall at the community's Plains Hotel. There will be a free meal and prize giveaways, all part of a fun-filled evening with friends.
HISTORIC CEMETERY TOUR in Douglas • Oct. 6 at the Douglas Community Cemetery Learn about Douglas' most colorful characters and influential leaders from local historians. This fun-filled and informative outing is a great way to learn about the community. Inquire at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum, 307-358-9288, for event details and tickets.
Welcome to Douglas hunters, please join us the FREE HUNTERS BBQs • Oct. 16 at the Plains Hotel Complex in Douglas Sportsmen and women love central Wyoming and we want to ensure they feel welcome here! Your hunting license earns you free admission to the Douglas community's Hunters BBQs, hosted each fall at the community's Plains Hotel. There will be a free meal and prize giveaways, all part of a fun-filled evening with friends.
Cook up an award winning pot of chili at FIRE ON MAIN STREET in Douglas • November 9 in the downtown area So you think you can cook a mean pot of chili? Prove it at the Douglas community's annual chili cook-off. The event is held in conjunction with the holiday open houses at area businesses, resulting in a busy, fun-filled downtown. It's a fun place to spend the day, whether you're cooking or browsing the community's boutique shops!
Join Santa Claus, cowboys and cowgirls for COWBOY CHRISTMAS • Nov. 23 at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds in Douglas Even Santa Claus attends this fun. He typically arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to join the cowboys, cowgirls, clinicians and vendors for this one-of-a-kind event. Throughout the day there are dog and horse demonstrations and an ever-growing amount of activity! Mark your calendar!
Start snapping photos for the 2014 PLATTE RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW • January 2014 at the Wyoming Pioneer Museum Photographs from across the region compete for top honors at this growing photography show. Snap away and get your entry ready for the 2013 event. More details are available by calling the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Center at 307-358-2950.
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