Calendar of Events

For an exhaustive list of events beyond those listed here, check http://events.frommers.com, where you'll find a searchable, up-to-the-minute roster of what's happening in cities all over the world.

February

Wyoming Snow Sculpting Competition. When Laramie's weather is at its frostiest, teams come from all over to make snow into art. Call tel. 307/745-7339 for information. Late February.

Wyoming State Winter Fair. They hold this one indoors in Lander, except for the chariot races. There are booths galore, music, entertainment, a livestock competition, and a big dance. Call tel. 307/332-9321 for information. Late February or early March.

April

Cowboy Songs and Range Ballads. With scholarly underpinning, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming, stages a gathering of real cowboy song and storytelling. Call tel. 307/587-4771 (www.bbhc.org) for the schedule. Early April.

May

Elk Antler Auction. Nearly 10,000 pounds of bull-elk antlers are auctioned off in Jackson's town square. Call tel. 307/733-3316 (www.jacksonholechamber.com or www.elkfest.org) for information. Third Saturday in May.

June

Plains Indian Powwow. Indian dancers from around the region compete in various dance categories, accompanied by traditional drum groups, on the Robbie Powwow Garden next to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. Call tel. 307/587-4771 (www.bbhc.org) for information. Mid-June.

Chugwater Chili Cook-Off. Thousands of hot-food pilgrims come to Chugwater, Wyoming, to taste the spicy contenders in this contest. Call tel. 307/422-3345 (www.chugwaterchilicookoff.com) for information. Mid-June.

Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow. A celebration of American Indian tradition and culture that's followed by one of Wyoming's largest powwows and all-Indian rodeos, in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Call tel. 307/332-9106 for information. Late June.

July

Cody Stampede. There are rodeo nights all summer in Cody, but this long weekend is the big one, and the rodeo ring excitement carries over to street dances, fireworks, and food. Call tel. 800/207-0744 (www.codystampederodeo.org) for details. July 1 to July 4.

Legend of Rawhide Reenactment. An overeager gold miner comes to an untimely end in this production of the popular Western legend in Lusk, Wyoming. Call tel. 800/445-8838 (www.legendofrawhide.com) for information. Second weekend in July.

International Climbers Festival. Speakers, music, demonstrations, and climbing at the famed Wild Iris and other rock faces in Fremont County attract rock climbers from around the world to this gathering in Lander, Wyoming. Call tel. 307/349-1561 (www.climbersfestival.org). Second weekend in July.

Grand Teton Music Festival. Fine musicians from around the world join this orchestra every summer. A varied classical repertoire includes numerous chamber concerts and some premieres in Teton Village, Wyoming. Call tel. 307/733-3050 (www.gtmf.org) for information. Mid-July to the end of August.

Cheyenne Frontier Days. One of the country's most popular rodeos, the "daddy of 'em all" entertains huge crowds for a full week in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Call tel. 800/227-6336 (www.cfdrodeo.com) for information. Last week in July.

August

Happy Jack Music Festival. Bluegrass and fiddles prevail over this festival of mountain music in Curt Gowdy State Park near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Call tel. 307/632-7946 for information. Mid-August.

Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival. This 3-day celebration of music, arts, food, and entertainment is held in Jackson, Wyoming. Call tel. 800/827-4433 (www.grandtarghee.com) for information. Mid-August.

September

Western Design Conference. Western-style furniture and clothing fashions are displayed on the runway, in Cody, Wyoming. Call tel. 307/354-3466 (www.westerndesignconference.com) for more information. Early September.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center Art Show and Patrons Ball. With a big art sale to support the museum and a black-tie dinner and ball, this is one of the Rockies' premier (and only) formal social events, in Cody, Wyoming. For information, call tel. 307/587-4471 (www.bbhc.org). Late September.

December

Christmas Strolls and Parades. Statewide. Check with local chambers of commerce for specific dates and locations.