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Ana Mosser looks at Hayden Mayne's project at the Makerspace Lab this week. Among the activities at the lab were video production, creating circuits and 3D printing....
Logan Stewart proudly trots his Corgi, Wally, around the arena during the Hot Springs County Fair's dog show on Monday night....
The Third Annual Big Horn Basin Folk Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 2017, in Hot Springs State Park. The festival celebrates the handwork and creativity of Wyoming’s artists, craftsmen, musicians and storytellers. Come to the festival to enjoy and support your local talent. Appearing as part of the special Folk Masters presentations will be Ernie Marsh, Lovell, silversmithing and Alex Whistler, Powell, leatherwork. Spinning tales in the Storytelling Circle will be Michelle King, Worland; Catherine Ringler, Powell; Ma...
The 121st Gift of the Waters Pageant begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 in Hot Springs State Park, at the Big Spring. The site is significant, because it is the water from this spring which was part of the treaty signed on April 21, 1896 at Fort Washakie by Chief Washakie of the Shoshone and Chief Sharp Nose of the Arapaho. The tribes sold nearly ten square miles of land to the United States for $60,000. Prior to 1897, the springs were a part of the Wind River Indian Reservation. After Chief Washakie signed the treaty for the land, he said, “I h...
Chance Stothart runs after a slippery little pig during the pig wrestling Tuesday night at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds....
The horse show for the Hot Springs County Fair was held on Saturday. The following are the horse show winners, listed in order of placing. Youth Horse Show Halter Gelding foaled before 2011: Maile Mae McCumber, Kaitlyn Schmuck Paint or pinto, gelding foaled before 2011: Hayden Overfield, Tymber Eckley Pony, gelding foaled before 2011: Kaitlyn Schmuck Quarter horse, gelding foaled before 2011: Arin Adams, Kamryn Farrell, Emme Norsworthy, Kaitlyn Schmuck, Lexi Overfield, Taylor Ivie Quarter horse,...
Those looking for homegrown foods or handmade crafts can check out the Thermopolis Farmers Market, beginning Saturday, July 29, and each following Saturday through Sept. 30, on Fifth Street south of Broadway. The event is sponsored by the Red Dirt Master Gardeners. Those looking to sell at the market should register at the Master Gardener table and submit fees before setting up. Vehicles will be allowed in the setup area until 7:45 a.m.; after that time, all items must be hand carried in. Vehicles can remain in the vending area as long as...
The Hot Springs County Fair for 2017 is just around the corner, filled with so many events everyone is sure to find something to do. Open class building exhibits will enter at the fair building on Mon., July 31 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Tues., August 1 from 8 a.m. til 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 will feature the peewee horse show along with the 4-H and FFA youth horse show, starting at 8 a.m. Things start moving on Monday July 31 with the dog show held that evening starting at 6 p.m. 4-H building exhibi...
The FFA Alumni will host a chili cook off at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building on Thursday, Aug. 3 beginning at 5 p.m. Those who want to enter their chili need to register before Aug. 2. Contestants can either cook at home or at the building, and bring condiments such as cheese, onions and chips to compliment their chili. Keep in mind a roaster full of 2-3 gallons of chili is needed. Bowls and spoons will be provided. There will be winners for the best red chili, best green chili and the people’s choice. Cash prizes w...
The 2017 Thermooplis Demolition Derby will be Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. Already a big draw for the community, this year’s derby is expected to bring an even bigger crowd since it’s happening just a couple days before the eclipse. Gates will open to car entries at 12 p.m., and to the public at 4 p.m. Those who want to compete must pay a $75 fee, which includes the entry and up to two pit crew members. There is also a mandatory drivers meeting at 5 p.m. The grand prize will be $3,000, second pri...
Kait Quinton checks on the progress of participants at the Paint and Create event Tuesday, July 18 at the VFW. Though Quinton gave some instruction on technique, she also encouraged everyone to make the paintings their own....
A deer pokes its head out from among the grass along Owl Creek. Due to the heavy moisture early in the year, grasses in the area grew quite high....
The Big Horn Basin Folk Festival, taking place in Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis on August 5 and 6 will feature another great line-up of local and regional musicians. The music will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 5 and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, based at the park pavilion. “Each year, the line-up for the Festival gets better and better,” Toddi Darlington, one of the organizers of the event, stated enthusiastically. This year’s performers include old favorites and new faces...
Middle school students will have a great opportunity to learn more about Makerspace at the Makerspace Lab on Monday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 3. There is so much to do in Makerspace, so participants will learn how to print in 3D using Tinkercad, a special design software. They’ll also learn all about the video production studio and will have the opportunity to create their own movie trailer. They’ll also be introduced to some of the other Makerspace activities like Makey Makey’s, Little Bits, Snap circuits and more. Students from fifth...
Those looking to test their skills in rounding up swine can register for the pig wrestling completion Aug. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. There are four divisions for the completion — Youth (ages 8 and under), Junior (ages 9-15), Women and Men (16 and older for each). Teams can be up to four people, with spots available on a “first come, first serve” basis for 10 teams in each division. There is a $65 fee. The main rules are simple. The pig must go butt-first into the bucket, and t...
The Hot Springs County Historical Society and Pioneer Association will host a trek to Blonde Pass on Saturday, July 29. The event is open to members only. Those who want to go on the trip should meet at Hot Springs County Museum at 8:45 a.m. The trek requires four-wheel drive vehicles, and follows an old stage road over Blonde/Merritt Pass through the Owl Creek Mountain. At one time, it was the main road from the south into the Bighorn Basin from Fort Washakie to Red Lodge, Mont., though it is...
At the Wyoming State Shoot in Douglas July 6-9, the last award given out was the 4-H Forever Wild Award, provided by the Skyler Gabel Group and won by Lexi Overfield, daughter of Heath and Bobbi Overfield. The award comes with it one of two guided cow elk hunts on a private ranch. Heath further noted Lexi filled out an application to get an elk tag, and will be hunting in Hunt Area 49. The season opens in August and closes in December, and the group is working with the Overfields to determine a...
Those looking to test their skills in rounding up swine can register for the pig wrestling completion Aug. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. There are four divisions for the competition — Youth (ages 8 and under), Junior (ages 9-15), Women and Men (16 and older for each). Teams can be up to four people, with spots available on a “first come, first serve” basis for 10 teams in each division. There is a $50 fee, though that fee goes up to $65 after July 25. The rules are simple. The pig must go butt-first into the bucket, and the team...
Two days of family fun are on the horizon for Aug. 4 and 5 with a family ropes course adventure, sponsored by Lights On. The ropes course is an adventure course with many elements to build self confidence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. As a family, studies show these things are key in connecting with one another. There is a rock climbing wall, zipline, incline log and lots more included in the course. If your family is needing a little boost of fun and a bit of bonding, sign up and...
