Events
Reenact history at Green River Rendezvous, celebrate outdoor recreation at the Wind River Mountain Festival, or sit back and relax in the park for the Soundcheck Music Series. Races, theater productions, fairs, and family-friendly fun can be found year-round.
Pinedale Stage Stop
January 31st – February 8th, 2025
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The International Rocky Mountain Stage Stop Sled Dog Race has been coming to Pinedale each year since its conception in 1996. With a "Meet the Mushers" event the evening before the race, spectators can get to know their favorite mushers and their dogs. Then, they can go cheer them on at the race near Kendall Valley Lodge on the Upper Green. It's a spectacular weekend of fun, folks, and furry friends!
Pinedale Winter Carnival
February 8th – 10th, 2025
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Each February, Pinedale puts on a Winter Carnival-a rowdy multi-day event on the (almost) backend of our long winter. Visitors and locals alike flock to the skijoring competition-a wily western experience you have to see to believe. Brave competitors put their engineering and art skills to the test for the always-chaotic Cardboard Classic sled race, and the new Snow King and Queen start their reign at the Snow Ball, where live music and award-winning craft brews abound.
Harpist Maeve Gilchrist
February 15th, 2025
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A phenomenal harp player who can make her instrument ring with unparalleled purity.
25th Annual One Lunger 100 Vintage Snowmobile Race
February 22nd – 22nd, 2025
Hosted by Snow Explorers/ Altitude Off-Road Inc. at Sagebrush Downs Racetrack on Saturday. Racer Meeting at 10 am, Races begin at 10:30 am. Find us on Facebook for rules and entry forms. Bring out the whole family to enjoy a great day at the races! Concessions available. Spectators $10 per car or $5 per person at the gate. For more info, call Josh 307-360-7783 or Patrick 307-231-6161.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Annual Banquet & Auction
March 9th – 9th, 2025
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RMEF conducts a variety of national and local events that raise funds to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Check out the upcoming events in your area or make plans to travel to our national events.
The Drift
March 14th – 15th, 2025
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“WANTED: Men and women wanted for hazardous journey. No wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. SAFE RETURN DOUBTFUL. Honour and recognition in event of success.” The Drift is the highest elevation winter ultramarathon in the United States. Racers (“drifters”) battle extreme elements and elevation to run, bike or ski the 13-, 28- or 100-mile course in the Green River valley, usually in a blizzard. Fun, right?
Soundcheck Summer Music Series
June 28th – August 15th, 2025
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Pinedale Fine Arts Council’s Soundcheck Concert Series has been a summertime staple in the community for over a decade. Accompanied by craft beer and a variety of food vendors, visitors and locals alike gather together to listen to resident and touring musicians on an open-air stage in the park. The Soundcheck Series is one of the most popular music series in the Rocky Mountain West and all shows are free and kid/pet friendly. This year's concerts kick off on Saturday, June 28th and run through Friday, August 15th.
Rocky Mountain STOL Competition
August 14th – 16th, 2025
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STOL (Short Take Off Landing) aircraft competition for conventional fixed-wing aircraft that has a short runway requirements for takeoff and landing in the shortest possible distance.
