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Rock Springs Family Recreation Center
Starts: 01/01/2024 - Ends: 12/31/2025
Experience family fun at the Rock Springs Family Recreation Center! Whether you're visiting for a day or planning a longer stay, enjoy access to the incredible aquatic center with day or monthly passes. Dive into excitement with a lazy river, thrilling water slides, and more. Perfect for all ages!
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Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/09/2025 - Ends: 05/10/2025
Your stay will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer, by helping raise funds for medically supervised pediatric oncology camps. These camps help children who have cancer enjoy care-free time focusing on fun, friends, and activities instead of on their illness. Funds raised from Saturday, May 10 will be donated to the Care Camps Foundation, which distributes $2 million annually to support 100+ pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at carecamps.org.*Only valid at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Only KOA Rewards discounts apply.
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KOA Rewards Weekend
Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/06/2025
We've got a special weekend offer just for KOA Rewards holders! KOA Rewards campers staying Friday, September 5, 2025, get Saturday, September 6 FREE* at participating KOA locations. Just a small token of our appreciation to you, our amazing campers, for sharing your adventures with us!*Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.
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The National High School Rodeo Finals
Starts: 07/13/2025 - Ends: 07/19/2025
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the National High School Rodeo Finals (NHSFR) from July 13–19, 2025! Watch the country's top young rodeo athletes compete for championship titles in a wide range of events, from bull riding to barrel racing, in 13 exciting performances over seven action-packed days. This is the largest high school rodeo event in the world, and it's the perfect family-friendly experience you won't want to miss.
Don't miss out on this thrilling event that celebrates the next generation of rodeo stars! Book now to secure your spot.
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Free Admission Days at U.S. National Parks
Starts: 01/20/2025 - Ends: 11/11/2025
Experience the best of America's national parks—breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable adventures! You can enjoy free admission on special days each year. Plan your next adventure around these six National Park Free Days in 2025 and enjoy complimentary entry to all fee-charging national park sites:
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 20
- First Day of National Park Week – April 19
- Juneteenth National Independence Day – June 19
- Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act – August 4
- National Public Lands Day – September 27
- Veterans Day – November 11
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Wyoming's Big Show
Starts: 07/29/2025 - Ends: 08/02/2025
Stay Close to Wyoming's Big Show!
Join the fun at Wyoming's Big Show at the Sweetwater Events Complex, just minutes from Rock Springs / Green River KOA Journey! Enjoy carnival rides, delicious food, 4-H exhibits, and nightly concerts. Make our campground your base camp for this unforgettable summer event! Book now to secure your spot.
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Sweetwater Blues and Brews Festival
Starts: 06/14/2025 - Ends: 06/14/2025
The Sweetwater Blues n' Brews Festival returns to Bunning Park in downtown Rock Springs on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This popular event blends live blues music with an impressive selection of craft beers, offering a fun and lively atmosphere for music lovers and beer enthusiasts. General admission is $40 and includes entry, unlimited 7 oz beer samples, and a commemorative sample glass. For $50, VIP admission grants early access at 2:00 PM (general admission starts at 3:00 PM), a commemorative pint glass, and exclusive tastings during the first hour.
Whether you're sampling local brews or enjoying live music, Sweetwater Blues n' Brews is a can't-miss event in Rock Springs. Make your visit even more convenient by staying at Rock Springs / Green River KOA Journey, just a short drive from the festival.
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Red Desert Roundup Rodeo & Parade
Starts: 07/25/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025
Experience the excitement of the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) event, returning to Rock Springs, Wyoming, on July 25-26, 2025. Held annually since 1978, this rodeo showcases thrilling competitions such as bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, and the ever-popular bull riding.
On Saturday, July 26, at 10:00 AM, the Red Desert Roundup Parade will wind through downtown Rock Springs. The parade route starts at B and Broadway, proceeds east on Broadway under the underpass, continues on M Street, turns left onto Pilot Butte to K Street, moves from K Street to North Front to Elk, and concludes on Grant over the overpass.
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Rods & Rails Car Show
Starts: 06/14/2025 - Ends: 06/14/2025
Join us for the annual Rods & Rails Car Show on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in downtown Rock Springs. This exciting event brings together car enthusiasts from Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and beyond to showcase a diverse array of vehicles, including classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, and more.
The event is free to the public and offers more than just an impressive display of vehicles. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, face painting, raffle baskets, and great music throughout the day.Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends, the Rods & Rails Car Show offers something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating automotive excellence and community spirit in Rock Springs!
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The Main Street Market
Starts: 07/11/2025 - Ends: 09/04/2025
The Main Street Market, Rock Springs' oldest and most established farmer's market, will take place every Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, starting July 11 through September 4, 2025, on South Main Street. Each week, over 30 local and regional vendors will offer fresh produce, bath and body products, and handcrafted items. The market provides a vibrant atmosphere for community members and visitors to enjoy local goods and connect with artisans.
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Flaming Gorge Days
Starts: 06/27/2025 - Ends: 06/28/2025
Flaming Gorge Days returns to Green River, Wyoming, on June 27-28, 2025, offering a weekend full of excitement and community fun. This annual celebration features live music concerts showcasing local and regional talent, a colorful parade through downtown, and a lively vendor fair with crafts, food, and unique merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy sports tournaments like horseshoes and cornhole, along with a variety of activities designed for kids. Whether you're joining for the entertainment or the family-friendly atmosphere, Flaming Gorge Days is a beloved tradition that highlights the spirit of Green River.
Stay at Rock Springs / Green River KOA Journey for easy access to the festivities and make the most of this unforgettable community event.
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River Festival
Starts: 08/15/2025 - Ends: 08/16/2025
The Green River River Festival returns to Expedition Island in Green River, Wyoming, on August 15-16, 2025, with two days of family-friendly fun. Friday kicks off at 4:00 PM with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, outdoor recreation booths, a beer garden, and a Cajun shrimp boil, ending with fireworks at dusk.Saturday starts with the Run with the Horses Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K at 7:00 AM, followed by a car and bike show, food trucks, the Great Duck Race at noon, and DJ entertainment from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.The festival also features Art on the Green, a 24-hour live painting and sculpting competition. Plan your stay today!
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Horse Racing at Sweetwater Downs
Starts: 08/16/2025 - Ends: 09/28/2025
Sweetwater Downs in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is set to host an exciting 18-day horse racing season in 2025. The races are scheduled on the following dates: August 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31; September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Operated by Wyoming Horse Racing, LLC, Sweetwater Downs attracts competitors from across the Western United States, including states like Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Race enthusiasts can look forward to thrilling performances as horses and jockeys vie for substantial cash prizes. For more details on race times and event specifics, it's recommended to check with the Sweetwater Events Complex or the official Sweetwater Downs website as the dates approach.