118th Pioneer Days Rodeo, The World's Oldest Paid Rodeo

Posted 5/16/12
Event Dates
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 through Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Event Location
Fremont County Fairground
Lander, WY

Saddle bronc, bareback riding, barrels and steer wrestling

Attendees will also get to see Ultimate Miniature Bull Riding.

On both evenings, an all-Native Indian relay will take place. Teams from the Wind River Indian Reservation will ride bareback around the track exchanging horses after each lap.

Other events include the Pioneer Days Parade, which takes place at 10 a.m. on July 4 on Main Street.

The parade starts with the 30th Annual Lander Half Marathon, with walkers taking off at 6 a.m. and runners starting at 6:30 a.m.

Also on July 4, there will be a pancake breakfast at Lander Senior Center from 7-9 a.m. There is a fee to attend. A buffalo barbecue in City Park starts at noon. The day will end with fireworks right from the Fremont County Fairgrounds.

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