August 29, 2024

The Wyoming Archaeology Fair held annually as part of Wyoming Archaeology Awareness Month, will be held September 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie.

A beloved annual celebration, the fair will showcase Wyoming’s cultural traditions including Indigenous lifeways and historic activities, and provides a unique, hands-on learning experience for all ages. The event is free and open to the public.

Featured during the fair is the Wind River Dancers, who will demonstrate a variety of Indigenous dance styles. The Wind River Dancers will perform at 1 p.m.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the Twaynes during most of the day.

Participants are invited to try their hand at flint knapping, atlatl throwing, and pottery making, as well as hide painting, cordage making, yucca leaf processing and more.

Attendees will have an opportunity to meet local archaeologists, ask questions, and find answers.

Additionally, the Office of the Wyoming State Archaeologist welcomes you to bring items from your collections to learn how an expert examines and identifies artifacts. We hope to see you there!