Historic Converse County
History, Legend & Lore

From Fort Fetterman to Glenrock's Deer Creek Museum, Wyoming's past comes alive at the museums & historic sites scattered across Converse County!

Paleon Museum
The Paleon Museum

The little town of Glenrock has a surprising past. It was once roamed by dinosaurs! Visit the museum or participate in an actual dinosaur dig with their "DIG SCHOOL"

Ayers Natural Bridge & Park
Ayers Natural Bridge & Park

This magnificent rare rock formation is one of three natural bridges spanning over water in the nation. The park is a local favorite for picnics, hiking and swimming.

Wyoming State Fair
Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo

Mark your calendars for Wyoming's PREMIER SUMMER EVENT the 111th Wyoming State Fair in Douglas on
August 12-16, 2025

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Discover Douglas & Glenrock
Whether planning a family vacation, a road trip with friends, or a romantic getaway Converse County is a great place to visit. Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, fun events like the Wyoming State Fair, shopping, dining, historic sites and more. Come make some memories!
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Hiking in Converse County

Outdoor Recreation

Looking for an epic outdoor adventure? We have all kinds of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. Discover wildlife, state parks, public lands and miles of trails to traverse. Bring your camera and make some memories!

Collectible Stickers Hunt

While you're out exploring Douglas & Glenrock make sure to keep an eye out for free collectible Jackalope Stickers at participating area businesses & attractions!
Collect Jackalope Stickers in Glenrock & Douglas

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Community

Jackalope Square Farmers Market

 

Join us for the Jackalope Square Farmers Market, a beloved summer tradition in downtown Douglas! Enjoy fresh produce, homemade goods, handcrafted items, and live music.

Event Date 09-06-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 09-06-2025 12:00 pm
Date Night

Date Night @ the Square featuring The Boy in the Woods

Event Date 09-06-2025 8:00 pm
Jackalope Square Farmers Market

 

Join us for the Jackalope Square Farmers Market, a beloved summer tradition in downtown Douglas! Enjoy fresh produce, homemade goods, handcrafted items, and live music.

Event Date 09-13-2025 9:00 am
Event End Date 09-13-2025 12:00 pm
Oktoberfest in Downtown Douglas

Experience Authentic Oktoberfest in Downtown Douglas on September 20th!

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of community and tradition, inspired by the heart of Germany. This year, we're bringing an authentic Oktoberfest experience to downtown Douglas with no admission fee!

Event Date 09-20-2025
Wild West Fall Fest - Glenrock, WY

Join us for the Wild West Fall Fest on September 27th at Glenrock Town Park from 12pm-5pm.

Event Date 09-27-2025 12:00 pm
Event End Date 09-27-2025 5:00 pm
Scarecrow Contest

2025 Jackalope City SCARECROW Contest!

Event Date 10-18-2025
Event End Date 10-28-2025
Cowboy Christmas

Cowboy Christmas and Fire on Main Street Chili Cook-Off every year the weekend before Thanksgiving.

This year it is Nov 21 and 22, 2025 at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds. 

WYOMING MADE PRODUCTS!

Event Date 11-21-2025
Event End Date 11-22-2025
Fire on Main Street Chili Cook-Off


FIRE ON MAIN STREET CHILI COOK-OFF

Get out your best chili recipe! November 22, in conjunction with Cowboy Christmas, Main Street Douglas will host the Fire on Main Street Chili Cook-Off. Proceeds from the event support downtown Douglas projects and activities. If you’re not a chef, consider coming and sampling the year’s entries. Read the RULES HERE.

Event Date 11-22-2025
Event End Date 11-22-2025
Mingle and Jingle

Mingle & Jingle Downtown Douglas

Get into the holiday spirit at Main Street Douglas' annual Mingle & Jingle community Christmas party! Join us downtown for a festive celebration featuring a Christmas parade, the lighting of Jackalope Square, cozy fire pits, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa. Enjoy music, caroling, and The Polar Express Christmas at the Depot. Bring the family for a fun scavenger hunt, while you shop, dine, and explore pop-up shops throughout downtown.

Event Date 12-05-2025
Event End Date 12-06-2025
Christmas at the Depot


Christmas at the Depot 2025 is December 6th - 7th in Douglas, Wyoming.

The Douglas Railroad Museum and Visitor Center is housed in the historic FE & MV Railroad Passenger Depot.

Admission is FREE, but seating is limited.

Event Date 12-06-2025 10:00 am
Event End Date 12-07-2025 4:00 pm
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About Converse County

Discover Our Wild Western History & Scenic Beauty

Welcome to Converse County, Wyoming! While you're here you can take some time to discover the area sites. In Douglas, you'll want to visit the historic downtown area where you can dine, shop and snap a photo with the jackalope statue in Jackalope Square. You can also stop by the visitors center to pick up a visitors guide or map. Glenrock has an amazing dinosaur museum, a historic hotel & dining room called the Hotel Higgins an expansive city park with a historic train bridge over the river. There is a lot more to explore too. We hope you enjoy your visit!

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