Looking for some mid-summer fun? How about the ultimate Laramie Jubilee Days weekend? Laramie Jubilee Days is known as Wyoming’s Hometown Celebration. With a PRCA Rodeo, Mr. T Xtreme Bull Riding, live music, carnival, and so much more, this is one summer festival you won't want to miss.
Originally initiated to celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day in 1940, Laramie Jubilee Days has evolved into a week-long extravaganza of western fun. This year’s Jubilee Days has events starting as early as July 4th, however, extra excitement begins the last weekend of Jubilee Days. There is fun for kids and adults alike, so bring the whole family or plan an adults-only weekend. This ultimate Laramie Jubilee Days weekend itinerary begins with a Thursday evening arrival and takes you through Sunday morning. For a full schedule of events visit the Laramie Jubilee Days Schedule.
2026 Ultimate Laramie Jubilee Days Weekend Itinerary
Saturday, July 4th - Arrival in Laramie & Kids Horse show
The festivities begin with the Shirley Lilley Memorial Kids Horse Show at 9 AM! Be sure to arrive in Laramie with plenty of time to see this great event. check out our lodging options and explore the Downtown after the show!
Sunday, July 5th - Ranch Rodeo
At 10 AM, the Ranch Rodeo kicks off the week of Statehood Celebration. The Ranch Rodeo is where real ranch work meets competition. Local and regional ranch teams go head-to-head in action-packed events based on similar tasks they handle on a daily basis. You’ll see real cowboys and cowgirls showcase a variety of ranch-related skills, all done horseback and under time constraints. Best part: it’s a free, family-friendly event, so bring the family and come watch the West in real time. Events include branding, doctoring, trailer loading, and wild cow milking. Head downtown afterwards and experience all the fun!
Monday, July 6th - Little Pokes Kids Rodeo Series
When 3 PM hits, it's the kids' time to shine. The Little Pokes Summer Rodeo Series is a kids’ rodeo series in Laramie, Wyoming that is open to kids 1-18. Laramie Jubilee Days partnered with the series to expand options for kids to participate in rodeo and equestrian sports during Laramie's annual celebration. If you have never seen a kids rodeo before, this is a great opportunity to bring your family and see what it is all about.
Tuesday, July 7th - Joe Dowler Memorial Calcutta for Mr. T Bull Riding
This is your chance to have some skin in the game during the Mr. T Xtreme Bull Riding! Purchase your favorite cowboy in the calcutta and if he wins, you win!
Wednesday, July 8th - Carnival Day 1 & Junior Bull Riding
Come one, come all to the carnival! Everyone, young or young at heart can find something to do at the carnival. Laramie Jubilee Days has been partnering with Sun Valley Rides to bring some of the best rides to Laramie every year. Carnival offers all the staples you have come to expect from thrill rides, kids rides, fun houses, midway-style games and of course all the traditional delicious treats! Popular rides include the Ferris Wheel, Zipper, Silver Streak, and the Tornado as well as the Fun Slide, Bumble Bees and Farm Train for the smaller carnival goers. Don’t forget to stop at the concession booths to enjoy all those traditional treats like caramel apples, funnel cakes and corndogs! Don't forget to catch the Junior Bull Riding, where you'll see everything from mutton busting to bull riding. The Laramie Jubilee Days Junior Bull Riding event is sanctioned by the WYO-CO Rodeo organization.
Thursday, July 9th - Carnival Day 2, Dancing, Live Music, the Jalepeno Eating Contest, and Mr. T Bull Riding
The Mr. T Xtreme Bull Riding begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, so you’ll want to make sure to arrive in Laramie with plenty of time to check in to your accommodations and/ or maybe enjoy a tasty meal before heading out to the fairgrounds. The Mr. T Xtreme Bulls is an exciting display of bull riding by some of the best bull riders in the country. These brave riders will face off against the biggest, baddest bulls around. Definitely a thrilling event for the whole family.
After the Mr. T Xtreme Bulls, head downtown to enjoy the festivities. During Jubilee Days the downtown area of Laramie is transformed into a party zone with a carnival, live music, food, and drinks. The carnival lasts from noon until 11 each night and the live music and street dance until midnight.
Friday, July 10th - Pancake Breakfast, PRCA/WPRA Slack, Wyoming Statehood Celebration, Carnival Day 3, live music, and of course, PRCA Friday Rodeo
The Pancake Breakfast has been a Laramie Jubilee Days tradition for decades, and now is proudly served by The Soup Kitchen. Families can gather on the lawn at St. Matthew’s to enjoy a free, delicious breakfast, visit with friends, and kick off the day celebration of Wyoming Statehood, Jubilee-style. Then, celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day at the Wyoming Territorial Prison Park, and take part in the reason Laramie Jubilee Days exists! Jubilee Days was created as Wyoming’s Hometown Celebration with one purpose: to honor the moment Wyoming officially became a state on July 10, 1890. Laramie’s first major Statehood Day celebration was held on the 50th anniversary in 1940, and ever since, July 10th has remained at the heart of Jubilee Days as a proud reminder of the grit, independence, and Western spirit that built the Cowboy State. Enjoy the carnival and live music from bands like Gabe Jackson and the Jake Haffey Band, then head to the Fairgrounds for PRCA Rodeo.
Saturday, July 11th - Chili Cook-Off, Parade, Brewfest, Carnival Day #4, Live Music, and PRCA Rodeo
Start your fun-filled day with the Jubilee Days Parade. The parade starts at 9:30 am. The parade is particularly fun for kids who will enjoy the floats, Jubilee Days royalty, candy, and marching bands. After the parade, there is more fun to be had downtown with continuing live music and the carnival.
BrewFest, in the Depot Park adjacent to downtown, runs from 1-6 pm. This is a "don’t miss" event for brew lovers. For a cover price, you receive a souvenir tasting mug and can enjoy unlimited beers from local and regional breweries. This is a great opportunity to taste all the beers you have always wanted to try. There is also food and live music.
After Brewfest, you won’t want to miss the PRCA Rodeo at the fairgrounds. The rodeo begins at 7 pm and features all the rodeo events you love. Come watch more bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, and more! There will be food vendors, rodeo clowns, and fun for all ages.
Sunday, July 13th - Last Morning in Laramie
After a leisurely Sunday brunch at one of Laramie’s fine breakfast establishments, head to Art Fest on the lawn of the Ivinson Mansion. Art Fest is from 10 am to 3 pm and features amazing paintings, photography, and more.
Finally, sneak in one more PRCA Rodeo performance at 1:30 pm before you head home.
While You're Here...
While you're in town, there are plenty of things to do, see, and visit.
Kick off your morning right with a delicious breakfast. Laramie has many great options for the most important meal of the day: J's Prairie Rose Cafe, 17th Street Cafe, and Night Heron Coffee are all popular options. That's only if you already missed the annual pancake breakfast, of course! Free pancakes are served from 7 to 9 am at St. Matthew's Cathedral.
After breakfast, consider enjoying one of Laramie’s fantastic museums. Visiting the Wyoming Territorial Prison, University of Wyoming Art Museum, University of Wyoming Geological Museum, or the Laramie Plains Museum is a great way to get acquainted with the history and culture of Laramie. For more information on these museums and other historical sites see our post The Best Laramie Museums and Historic Sites.
In the afternoon, head downtown for more carnival fun or to enjoy the live music. There is also Spectacular Shopping to enjoy in downtown Laramie. Shop The Bent and Rusty for upcycled antiques and unique home decor, visit one of the many art galleries, or complete your western ensemble at Martindale's Western Store. Don't forget to cool off with a frozen treat at the carnival, ice cream from Big Dipper Ice Cream Shop or Sugar Mouse Cupcake House, an iced coffee from Coal Creek Coffee Downtown, or a smoothie from The Grounds.
For the evening continue to enjoy all that downtown Laramie has to offer. Get dinner at one of the terrific food trucks at the farmer’s market. Or try one of the truly delicious restaurants downtown. The Library Grille and Brewery, Alibi Wood Fire Pizzaria and Bakery, Altitude Chophouse and Brewery, Sweet Melissa’s (Vegetarian), and Born in a Barn are all local favorites that definitely won’t disappoint. For a complete listing, visit our Restaurants page. Then, take in more of the downtown music and fun!
