Dazzling events in Casper this weekend - Oil City News

CASPER, Wyo. — Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Casper is full of entertainment and events! One of the biggest weeks out of the year is when the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo comes to town. It starts this weekend. Stop by the fairgrounds Friday to kick this off!

But that’s not all. Casper also has a bunch of smaller events dazzling the masses. Additionally, there are some really good opportunities to support the community. With so many options, it can almost be overwhelming to decide what to do. Oil City has some suggestions that might help make your weekend the best one yet.

Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo

The Crabtree Amusement Carnival starts Friday, and is a great way to spend your weekend! Singular-day passes start at $30 and the every-day pass is $80. To see the all the details, please visit their website at https://www.crabtreeamusements.net/events/2021/central-wyoming-fair-casper-wy!

Monster Truck Nitro Tour

While you’re at the fair, don’t miss out on the monster truck shows! There is one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. This event makes Casper the epicenter of motorsports. With over 10,000 pounds of action, this an event you will not want to miss! For more information please visit https://www.visitcasper.com/event/monster-truck-nitro-tour/2253/.

Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo’s 11th Annual Downtown Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

Looking for some thing a little more laid back? Downtown, there is a a sidewalk art festival! The event is free and open to all ages. Come and show off your chalk art skills or simply admire other masterpieces. It starts at 8:00 a.m. with free a Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. The first 300 people to register also receive a free shirt and rodeo ticket. Follow their Facebook event page for more information!

Lemonade Day

When life gives you lemons, drink lemonade and make time to also support our youth. Scattered throughout the city Saturday, there will be many lemonade stands out for Lemonade day. Go get some freshly squeezed lemonade! This empowers kids to become entrepreneurs while also supporting the community. To register or support this event, go to https://lemonadeday.org/casper.

Markets in the Yard

Want to go on a spending spree? Buy local and in one easy place. Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 615 South Durbin Street they sell their local products. The event is supported by Ask Wellness, Simply Rustic Designs, and Funky Junk District. Come support the community. For more information, visit their Facebook events page!