Wyoming Archaeology Fair

The Wyoming Archaeology Fair, which has become a beloved annual event, will be held Saturday, September 9th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie. This is a FREE event open to the public. The fair will showcase Wyoming’s cultural heritage including Indigenous lifeways and historic activities, and provides a unique, hands-on learning experience for all ages. Attendees are invited to try their hand at flint knapping, atlatl throwing, and pottery making, as well as hide painting, cordage making, yucca processing and more. Additionally, attendees will have an opportunity to meet local archaeologists, ask questions, and find answers! New this year - the Wyoming State Archaeologist, Dr. Spencer Pelton, welcomes you to bring items from your collections for artifact identification. Learn how an expert examines and identifies artifacts! This year’s special guests are the Wind River Dancers, who will demonstrate a variety of Indigenous dance styles. The Wind River Dancers will perform from 1:00-2:00pm.