Special Events
Welcome to the City of Green River Special Events Page!
This page shows upcoming community and special events happening in the City of Green River. The Green River Parks and Recreation Department strives to offer a variety of special events year-round for the community and visitors to enjoy. Please take time to check out information on our upcoming events. If you would like more information on upcoming events, please contact the Green River Parks and Recreation Office at (307) 872-6151.
Spring Clean Up Week
May 13 - May 17, 2013
The City of Green River Solid Waste Division will be offering free flatbed pickups for residential customers Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17.
- Items will be collected on your normal collection day.
- Place the items near, but do not block, your automated trash container.
- The flatbed truck will run separately from the regular trash collection truck. Do not be alarmed if your trash can is dumped before the other items are removed.
- Excessive loads will be charged. This will be at the driver’s discretion.
- Please separate metal from other items for pick up. Metal will be picked up separately.
- Refrigerators and freezers will be collected at no charge. Doors must be removed and all food must be emptied out of the refrigerators/freezers.
- Tree limbs must be cut into 4 foot sections.
- Used oil, railroad ties, tires, batteries, paint, tree stumps, and other hazardous materials will not be collected.
- The City of Green River will allow free Landfill access to local business and/or contractors who clean up their storage yards. Free access to the Landfill will be from Saturday, May 11 through Saturday, May 18, 2013. Businesses must notify the Scalehouse Operator of Clean Up Week waste. Landfill hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please ensure you have ample time to dump your load and be out of the gate by 5:30 pm.
- City Wide Clean Up Day - May 18. Call the Chamber at 875-5711 for details and/or to sign up.
- If you have any questions, please call 872-0531
Upcoming Events in May 2013
- Free-Style Kayak Event @ Expedition Island
Friday, May 17, 2013 4p-7p
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 17, 2013 Time Location
Registration 2-3 pm Pavilion
Paddler’s Meeting 3:30 pm Pavilion
Competition 4 pm Wave
Duck, Dodge, Dive, Dip Event Immediately following Jr. Events
• Adults 18 +
• 17 & Under
Awards Dinner Immediately following Competition
After Dark Surf 8:30-10:00 pm Expedition Island
White Mountain Archers Shoot on the Green Outdoor Archery Shoot
Saturday & Sunday, May 18th-19th, 2013
Clean Up & Green Up
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Meet at the Visitor Center in Green River
Free T-Shirts, door prizes and free breakfast donated by McDonalds
Location: 1155 W. Flaming Gorge Way
Call 875-5711 for more information or to sign up for this event.
Quilting on the Green
Friday, May 31, 2013 & Saturday, June 1, 2013
Location: The Pavilion at Expedition Island
The Vendor Mall will be open to the public
Friday, May 31st - 10am - 5pm
Trunk Show Friday, May 31st from 7pm - 9p
Upcoming Events in June 2013
Quilting on the Green
Friday, May 31, 2013 & Saturday, June 1, 2013
Location: The Pavilion at Expedition Island
The Vendor Mall will be open to the public
Saturday, June 1st - 10am - 6pm
Raffle Drawings will be announced June 1st at 4pm at the Pavilion
Mountain Bike Jam/Trails Day
Saturday, June 1, 2013 @9am
Free guided tour of Wilkins Peak Trail System Green River, WY
Plan to meet in parking lot B at the trail head at the shooting range in Green River. Guided tours will begin shortly after 9am. Three categories will be offered: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced.
Come prepared with a mountain bike, helmet, water and gloves - HELMETS ARE MANDATORY
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic for after the ride, or purchase food at the trailhead.
Arctic Circle will be selling burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda and water.
Contact the chamber at 875-5711 or visit their website at www.grchamber.com for more information on this event.
Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo
Friday, June 7-8, 2013
Location: Green River Rodeo Arena
Address: 225 East Teton Green River, WY 82935
Gates open to the public at 6:30p each day.
The Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo was introduced to the City of Green River over a quarter century ago. The rodeo is semi-pro and is sanctioned by; Inter-Mountain Professional Rodeo Association (IMPRA), Wyoming Rodeo Association (WRA) and Western State Ranch Rodeo Association (WSRRA). Each year the rodeo draws contestants from all over the Western United States including, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon. In addition, it is always exciting to see local cowboys and cowgirls entering under the “hometown” status. The committee is proud to provide an added award of $8,000 for contestants entering the rodeo, this being the highest added money in the IMPRA.
Keith Young Memorial Walk/Run
Saturday June 8, 2013
Registration fees: Before June 7, 2013 - fee is $15.00. On race day - fee is $20.00
(If you register the day of the race, the registration times are from 8 am - 9:30 am)
The fifth annual Keith L. Young Memorial 5K/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2013. Meet at 10am at Stratton Myers Park in Green River. Pre-registration is preferred. Fill out the online registration form and submit online, or print-out and return to the Green River Recreation Center.
To register online, please select this link.
To download the registration form and fill out please select this link.
If you do not have access to a computer, these forms are also available at the Green River Recreation Center.
Check out the Course Map - Course will be around Stratton Myers Park and on the Greenbelt, finishing back at Stratton Myer Park. Strollers are welcome, but due to the number of participants, pets are not allowed.
The night before the race, a spaghetti dinner will be offered. Please plan to attend. The cost for the dinner is $5 per person and will take place at the Expedition Island Pavilion in Green River. At the dinner, information, including shirts and numbers will be handed out for the participants. Dinner will be served from 6-8pm
Flaming Gorge Days
Thursday, June 27 - Saturday, June 29, 2013
Flaming Gorge Days is an annual celebration which originated in 1977. Named after the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, which is almost equally divided between Wyoming and Utah, the original intention of the event was to raise money for a Fourth of July fireworks show for the citizens of Green  River. The artisit to play that year was the one and only Chuck Berry. Since then, the Flaming Gorge Days stage has seen acts like Ted Nugent, Gary Allan, Brett Michaels, Jake Owen, Tesla, Buckcherry, LA Guns, Bucky Covington, Quest Riot, Jackyl, Night Ranger, Josh Gracin, Chris Cagle and many more!
We are very proud that this non-profit has been supported by a committee made up of 15 local volunteers along with countless others in the community. This celebration has become a weekend favorite for our local community as well as a destination spot for vacationers. With a variety of entertainment options, including several sporting tournatments, a parade, children’s entertainment, festival in the park, and two nights of concerts, Flaming Gorge Days is one of Wyoming’s premeire summer events.
Events at Flaming Gorge Days:
Concert Line-up
Friday, June 28th, 2013
Stratton Myers Park (click here for map)
Gates open at 6:00, concert starts at 7:00
Slaughter
(Co-headliner)
Jackyl
(Co-headliner)
Concert Line-up
Saturday, June 29th, 2013
Stratton Myers Park (click here for map)
Gates open at 6:00 pm, concert starts at 7:00 pm
Halestorm
(headliner)
Adelitas Way
(opening band)
Click here for more information on Flaming Gorge Days.
Upcoming Events in July 2013
National High School Finals Rodeo
July 14-20, 2013
Location: Sweetwater County Events Complex
3320 Yellowstone Road
Rock Springs, WY 82901
For more information about the National High School Finals Rodeo visit The Sweetwater County Events Complex website.
Sweetwater County and the Events Complex will be hosting 1,500+ competitors from 41 US states as well as 5 Provinces in Canada and Australia for the National High School Finals Rodeo, 2012-2015. The National High School Rodeo Finals is the largest rodeo in the world with 13 performances over 7 days. Sweetwater County is expected to realize an economic impact of $7-$8 million each year with attendance for the 13 performances topping 100,000.
If you're planning on attending the National High School Rodeo Finals, be sure and check out our Lodging page for a full list of area hotels, motels and campgrounds.
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