Schedule of Events

Main Tent Activities

  • Hosted by LPAC

    Saturday & Sunday (various times, see below)

    10a - Noon, Saturday
    Winter Fest block print postcard making with Ashley Quick

    1p - 3p, Saturday
    Screen print a design on paper with Jim Jereb

    4p - 6p, Saturday
    Make a winter card with stamps with Sarah Konrad

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    10a - 12p, Sunday
    Sew a felt "Flakey" , the Winterfest mascot with Madison Graulty

    Friendly for all ages, no experience required!

  • Hosted by LPAC

    Saturday
    10a–3p

    Dave Greber details.

  • Hosted by Western AF.

    Saturday
    7p

    Opening
    John R. Miller, JP Harris, Kristina Murray, Sunny War, Jamie Wyatt, Riddy Arman

    Headlining
    The Deslondes

    After Party
    The Peculiar Patriots

    Peep a custom backdrop hand-painted by local muralist Dan Toro.

  • Grab a fresh brew in the tent while enjoying the live music. Must be 21+

  • Saturday
    11a–9p

    Grab treats from Rocky Mountain Pie, Turo and the Soda Pit.

  • Sunday
    12p

    Close down the first ever WinterFest with s’mores at First Street Plaza.

Saturday Feb.15.2025

  • The Train Depot hosted by Erin Abrams
    600 S. 1st St.

    Saturday
    10a – 4p

     A pop-up artist market featuring local Laramie artists and makers offering unique goods.  We will have photographers, ceramics, fiber arts, prints, and other unique arts and hand made crafts.

    Several activities will be available including:

    • Paint Pouring with Rose Gardner

    • Wire & polymer window hangers with Mary Grace Bedwell

  • Hosted by the Medicine Bow Nordic Association
    Happy Jack Ski Trails, Tie City Trailhead

    Saturday

    Race Lengths and Times:

    • 10km Classic and Skate : 10:00 AM

    • 5km Classic and Skate : 10:15 AM

    • 3km Kids Freestyle : 10:20 AM

    Learn more here.

  • Hosted by the Collective
    100 S 2nd St

    Saturday & Sunday
    10a – 4p

    We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Holistic Healing Fair as part of this year’s Winter Fest! This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season while exploring a variety of holistic practices and connecting with an amazing community. The fair will feature several talented holistic practitioners offering unique services and insights to support your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, healing or inspiration, there’s something for everyone!

  • Hosted by Laramie Parks & Recreation
    3510 E Garfield St

    Saturday & Sunday
    10a – 4p

    Grab your mittens and sharpen those skates because it's a FREE Ice Skating Day! Glide, twirl, and maybe even conquer that pesky “backward skating” move all while enjoying some frosty fun with friends and family.

  • Hosted by Seek Yoga & High Plains Sauna
    152 N 2nd St

    Saturday
    11a – 4:30p (see time slots below)

    Join us for an incredibly relaxing experience of wood-fired sauna + yin yoga during downtown’s Winter Fest! 

    You will enjoy 90-minutes of yin yoga (a style that offers deep release through longer-held, passive postures) and sauna in addition to guided journaling, meditation, and breathing techniques for stress reduction. 

    • There are 3 separate sessions of Yoga + Sauna: 11 am-12:30 PM, 1-2:30 pm, and 3-4:30 PM—be sure to sign up for your preferred session time

    • Investment of $48/session (each session is limited to 12 participants)

    • All participants will be entered to win a private, group sauna session from High Plains Sauna and a 5-pack of classes from Seek Yoga Studio (a combined value of $150!)

  • Hosted by Laramie Mainstreet
    Downtown

    Saturday & Sunday

    Complete the Laramie Mainstreet scavenger hunt for a chance to win gift certificates!

  • Hosted by Feeding Laramie Valley
    xxx

    Saturday
    10:30a – 1p

  • Hosted by Chalk N Cheese
    209 S 2nd St

    Saturday
    11a – 6p

    Drop-in to try felting your own warm beverage sleeve or bracelet with local artist Tara Pappas!

    Only $5 per project. All supplies and instructions included. Alternative non-felt needle option available for accessibility for all ages.

    Hot cocoa, sparkling wine, and charcuterie/cheese plates available for purchase.

  • Hosted by Works of Wyoming
    300 S 2nd St

    Saturday
    10a – 2p

    Mary and Roslan Fichtner, the mother/daughter duo from Cheyenne Wyoming, will be at Works of Wyoming to visit with patrons and sign books from The Rusty’s Reading Remuda Children’s Book Series they have created. Each tale holds a valuable lesson about riding the trail and features a special character from the herd. Authentic western rhyme will entertain the young and old alike.

    Mary is the author while Roslan illustrates each page in bold watercolor art.  “Rusty and the River“ was selected for the “Discover Great Places Through Reading” list for the National Book Festival in 2019. “Rusty Under the Western Skies” and “The Big Battle of Thunder the Smallest War Horse” are both top 5 Star rated by an author owned and operated book review company, Readers’ Favorite.  And “The Heart of a Cowgirl” has the Will Rogers Medallion Award for outstanding achievement in western media and honoring the traditions and values of the American Cowboy.  

    We hope you will come down and visit with these two talented Wyoming artists and maybe spin a tale or two yourself. Enter yourself in the free raffle drawing for the chance to win prizes while you are there! Books will be available for purchase the day of the event and light refreshments will also be provided.

 

Sunday Feb.16.2025

  • Hosted by the Collective
    100 S 2nd St

    Saturday & Sunday
    10a – 4p

    We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Holistic Healing Fair as part of this year’s Winter Fest! This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season while exploring a variety of holistic practices and connecting with an amazing community. The fair will feature several talented holistic practitioners offering unique services and insights to support your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, healing or inspiration, there’s something for everyone!

  • Hosted by Laramie Parks & Recreation
    3510 E Garfield St

    Saturday & Sunday
    10a – 4p

    Grab your mittens and sharpen those skates because it's a FREE Ice Skating Day! Glide, twirl, and maybe even conquer that pesky “backward skating” move all while enjoying some frosty fun with friends and family.

  • Hosted by Laramie Mainstreet
    Downtown

    Saturday & Sunday

    Complete the Laramie Mainstreet scavenger hunt for a chance to win gift certificates!

  • Hosted by Laramie BikeNet
    Happy Jack Parking Lot

    Sunday
    10a

    Join Us for the Snow Dawg Fat Bike Race!

    Get ready for a fun and challenging fat bike race on the groomed winter trails of Laramie, hosted by Laramie BikeNet! Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to fat biking, this race offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy the beautiful winter landscape of the Laramie foothills.

    Race Details:

    • Race Format: Choose between 1 or 2 laps, depending on your level of adventure

    • Entry Fee: FREE, but you must be a Laramie BikeNet member to race

    Membership Information:

    • Individual Membership: $20 per year

    Family Membership: $30 per year

    Sign up today at www.laramiebikenet.org.

  • Hosted by Fast Haus
    Happy Jack, Tie City Trailhead

    Sunday
    6:30p

    Come join us for an almost full moon cross country ski or snowshoe! If you need equipment come by Fast Haus Ski & Bike Sunday afternoon for free rentals (while gear lasts!). We will collect all rentals at the end of the event.

    Free hot cocoa and S'Mores will be available.