
First Light Workshop
National photography workshop held periodically
Various locations in Dubois area
National Art Show
July
Sponsor: Wind River Valley Artists Guild
Headwaters Center
National Miniature Art Show
October
Sponsor: Wind River Valley Artists Guild
Headwaters Center
National Photography Show & Sale
August
Sponsor: Wind River Valley Artists Guild
Headwaters Center
Neversweat Needlers’ Guild Quilt Festival
August
Sponsor: Neversweat Needler’s Guild
Headwaters Center
Susan K. Black Foundation Workshop & Art Conference
August
Sponsor: Susan K. Black Foundation
Headwaters Center
Live at the Dennison
This occasional performance series at the historic Dennison Lodge features artists from all over and is broadcast worldwide on public radio and television.
Taverns
Both the Rustic Pine Tavern and the Outlaw Saloon regularly offer gigs by bands and solo performers. Watch the newspaper or contact the venues for information.
Special Performances
Dubois loves a good show, and country and western performers love the enthusiastic audiences. See the Events Calendar or contact the Headwaters Center (307-455-2687) to see what’s on.
Shootouts. Whiskey tastings. Blacksmith demonstrations. Country music. It’s all in celebration of Dubois’ cowboy heritage, and it takes place on Ramshorn Street one weekend in July.
This must-show event for all bargain hunters and curiosity seekers takes place on a Saturday evening in mid-July at the Headwaters. All year, the local thrift shop holds back the most high-end, sought-after, and oddball donations to be bid on during its annual silent auction. On the tables are many hundreds of unusual items including cowboy-style hats and boots, vests and shirts, and extraordinary items of Western memorabilia. All proceeds go to charity.
The true small-town rodeo in Dubois takes place every Friday during summer months in the Clarence Allison Memorial Arena on the east side of town. It features local wranglers competing in all of the traditional excitement: barrel racing, calf roping, and bull riding. There are also special events for small children. Visitors from local guest ranches compete to be first to race after a calf and pull off a ribbon tied to its tail. Hamburgers, snacks, and beverages are on sale.
In the back room of the Rustic Pine Tavern every Tuesday evening in the summer. Church women have sponsored this event for decades, and it’s still a favorite of local teenagers and guest ranch dudes and wranglers alike. No experience needed; by the end of the evening you’ll twirl like a pro. Soft drinks for sale in the dance room, or you can import your beer through the double doors direct from the tavern.