Plans are in full swing for the 78th Annual celebration of the Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo, July 4th -12th, 2025. Enjoy 9 action-packed days of fun & excitement! Beginning July 4th, we’re excited to welcome back Amusements Midway Providers Carnival as they hit the Midway with the largest carnival in the state of Wyoming! Now through July 8th at noon, purchase a fun pass good for all nine days of the carnival for just $120(including gate fee, that’s a savings of over $300)! Pick your day, Day Passes are available for $40(does not include $5 gate fee). Advance purchase carnival passes can be purchased ONLINE ONLY at www.centralwyomingfair.com (prices do not include $2 processing fee)! Carnival Day Passes are available on-site anytime for $45.
Saturday, July 5th, at 8 am, the fun continues with the 15th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival in Downtown Casper, beginning with a free Kiwanis pancake breakfast, followed by sidewalk chalk art. Join the fun and use the sidewalks of Downtown Casper as your canvas, brought to you by Big Horn Tire. The First 300 participants get a free t-shirt and a rodeo ticket! Then it’s back to the Fairgrounds with more fun on the midway starting at noon with the Amusement Midway Providers Carnival, and the Stars and Pipes Demolition Derby at 5:00 pm! Tickets are available at www.centralwyomingfair.com. Adults $20, Kids 5 & under free.$25 Pitt Passes are available on the day of the show. First come, first seated.
Sunday, July 6th, Amusement Midway Providers Carnival continues beginning at 3 pm. Locals can show off their skills in the Open Class BBQ Contest and Wine & Beer Contests as they compete for the coveted title of the Best in Natrona County!
Monday, July 7th, get ready for more fun on the midway with Amusement Midway Providers Carnival; gates open at 3 pm.
Tuesday, July 8th, it’s Casper Day! Seniors get in free all day long! The action gets underway early at the Downtown Parade. It’s the official kick-off of the Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo! This year’s theme is Cowboy Beachin’! After the Parade, head out to the fairgrounds at noon when exhibit halls, Amusement Midway Providers Carnival (where it’s Kid’s Day from 12 pm-5 pm, discounted armbands for $30 are sold from noon- 3 pm and are good from noon- 5 pm) all open! New this year, the Stingray Encounter will be on full-time display during operational hours. They will be located at the west end of the grandstands on the Carnival Midway! Don’t miss the all-new MythiCreatures that will wow you as they stroll the Carnival Midway! Back by Popular Demand, Tyzen-The Comedy Hypnotist performs on the Breck Media Free Stage with two shows at 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm Tuesday-Friday and 5:00 pm & 10:00 pm on Saturday! Stop by the climate-controlled Industrial Building for shopping at Cowboy Christmas in July, and be sure to take the kids for the all-new Butterfly Affect! 7:30 pm brings the first performance of the PRCA Rodeo, brought to you by Visit Casper. The top cowboys & cowgirls in the world compete in one of the top 25 Rodeos in the Nation! Enjoy 8 exciting events nightly, including: PRCA Bull Riding, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, WPRA Barrel Racing & the all-new Breakaway Roping!And don’t miss the fan favorite Mutton Bustin’, as the best little cowboys and cowgirls compete for the gold buckle through Saturday, July 12th.
Wednesday, July 9th, the fun continues with the gates opening at 3 pm and Amusement Midway Providers Carnival continues until midnight. The Stingray Encounter will be on full-time display during operational hours. They will be located at the west end of the grandstands on the Carnival Midway! Don’t miss the all-new MythiCreatures that will wow you as they stroll the Carnival Midway! Back by Popular Demand, Tyzen-The Comedy Hypnotist performs on the Breck Media Free Stage with two shows at 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm Tuesday-Friday and 5:00 pm & 10:00 pm on Saturday! Stop by the climate-controlled Industrial Building for shopping at Cowboy Christmas in July, and be sure to take the kids for the all-new Butterfly Affect! It’s Wrangler Patriot Night at the PRCA Rodeo brought to you by Townsquare Media, beginning at 7:30 pm. Be sure to wear your Red, White, & Blue to show your support of our troops! Veterans & Active Duty Military personnel get in free with a valid ID!
Thursday, July 10th, gates open at 3 pm, and Amusement Midway Providers Carnival runs through midnight! The Stingray Encounter will be on full-time display during operational hours. Don’t miss the all-new MythiCreatures that will wow you as they stroll the Carnival Midway! They will be located at the west end of the grandstands on the Carnival Midway! Back by Popular Demand, Tyzen-The Comedy Hypnotist performs on the Breck Media Free Stage with two shows at 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm Tuesday- Friday and 5:00 pm & 10:00 pm on Saturday! Stop by the climate-controlled Industrial Building for shopping at Cowboy Christmas in July and be sure to take the kids for the all-new Butterfly Affect! It’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at the PRCA Rodeo, brought to you by Rocky Mountain Oncology. Be sure to wear your Pink to the PRCA Rodeo & show your support in the fight against breast cancer!
Friday, July 11th, start the day with the Pocket Pet Parade, followed by the Outrageous Poultry beginning at 9:00 am. Kids Day returns to the Amusement Midway Providers Carnival from 12 pm-5 pm (discounted $30 armbands available on-site only and sold until 3 pm), price returns to $45 at 3 pm, and the carnival runs until midnight. The 4H & FFA Round Robins begin at 5 pm in the Arena. The Stingray Encounter will be on full-time display during operational hours. They will be located at the west end of the grandstands on the Carnival Midway! Don’t miss the all-new MythiCreatures that will wow you as they stroll the Carnival Midway. Back by Popular Demand, Tyzen-The Comedy Hypnotist performs on the Breck Media Free Stage with two shows at 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm Tuesday- Friday and 5:00 pm & 10:00 pm on Saturday! Stop by the climate-controlled Industrial Building for shopping at Cowboy Christmas in July, and be sure to take the kids for the all-new Butterfly Affect! PEPSI sponsors the PRCA Rodeo beginning at 7:30 pm in the Outdoor Arena.
Saturday, July 12th, is your last chance to get in on the action. Don’t miss the Junior Livestock Sale Buyers Breakfast at 8:00 am, followed by the Junior Livestock Sale at 9:00 am. The Amusement Midway Providers Carnival and Exhibit Halls all open at noon. The Free Stage hosts the Rocky Mountain Fiddle Championships, and it’s your last chance to catch Tyzen-The Comedy Hypnotist on the Breck Media Free Stage with 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm shows. The Stingray Encounter will be on full-time display during operational hours. They will be located at the west end of the grandstands on the Carnival Midway. Don’t miss the all-new MythiCreatures that will wow you as they stroll the Carnival Midway. It’s your final chance for shopping in the climate-controlled Industrial Building at Cowboy Christmas in July, and be sure to take the kids for the all-new Butterfly Effect! Hilltop Bank sponsors Finals Night at the PRCA Rodeo, come cheer on your favorites and see who walks away with the Championship Buckles sponsored by Wyoming Signs!
Parade Entry Forms & Open Class Exhibit Premium Books and more information can be found online at www.centralwyomingfair.com or by calling 307.235.5775.
# # # The Central Wyoming Fair & PRCA Rodeo, celebrating 78 years!