Come for the Beer...Stay for the Bull!
Held on the 3rd full weekend of
August, the 15th annual microbrew competition brings together the top
professional microbreweries in Wyoming in search of the coveted Saratoga
Steinley Cup and is Wyoming’s official state microbrewery competition. This
celebrated function is held rain or shine at Veteran's Island Park from 1-5 pm. Live
music by bluegrass artists Steve Gilmore Trio and great eats complete the event. The chili cook-off features the
best in area cooks showcasing their chili and salsa specialties.
Admission
is
$20.00 for a 12 ounce mug and ballots to vote
for their favorites in the competition class. Those
over age 21 will have the chance to taste this year's competition class--STOUT
BEER--as well as many other hand-crafted brews.
Admission is free for children
under the age of 12.
There will be a 'bounce house' and other activities for
the kids too! All attendees have a chance to vote for their
favorite Root Beer entries and the Chili Cook-Off entries (red chili, green
chili and salsa categories). For more information,
please call the Chamber of Commerce at 307-326-8855.
Make a weekend of it with the 10th annual Saratoga Bullfest at
nearby Buck Springs Arena.
The Bullfest is an exciting bull riders-only
event and will feature 30 of the region’s top
cowboys. There will be $6000 added purse!
Separate admission of $7 advance, $10 at gate, with proceeds going to the Lions Club.
Kids under 10 free. Come early (6pm) and get an
autograph from your favorite bull rider or clown. Bullfest begins at 7 pm. For more information
about entering,
please call Bo at 307-326-7991.
