CODY AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Tuesday July 22nd, 2008: EVENT: Park County Fair @ Powell WY Fair Grounds THIS EVENT RUNS July 22 nd to 27 th , 2008 Traditional county fair with livestock, carnival, stage acts (2007 was Emerson Drive), 4H competitions and lots of food and fun! AUGUST 2008 Friday August 1st, 2008: EVENT: 13 th Annual Wild West Balloon Fest BALLOON Glow, Dust, Mentock Park Cody WY THIS EVENT RUNS August 1st to 3rd, 2008 Balloon pilots fire up their propane tanks and inflate their hot air balloons, keeping the balloons tied to the ground. This colorful event delights young and old. Kids love it! Bring your camera. Always looking for volunteers to help crew for the balloons. This is a fun, social exercise and the balloon pilots really appreciate the help. Call Jack Way or show up at Mentock Park about a ½ hour before dusk. Contact Jack Way 307-527-7424 Friday August 7 th , 2008: EVENT: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout @Buffalo Bill Historical Center THIS EVENT RUNS August 7 th to 9 th , 2008 This shooting event is mostly staged at the Cody Shooting Complex but there are also some parts scheduled to happen at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Contact Jill Gleich 307-578-4025 jillo@bbhc.org Friday August 15th, 2008: EVENT: Wings & Wheels, Powell Airport THIS EVENT RUNS August 15 th to 16 th , 2008 Fly-in, car show, food and fun. Powell Airport. Contact Kim Capron 307-754-3949 Saturday August 16th, 2008: EVENT: Annual Kirwin Ghost Town Excursion Meeteetse WY Tour the ghost town of Kirwin. Four-wheel-drive recommended. Contact Meeteetse Visitors Info Center 307-868-2454 Thursday, August 28th, 2008: EVENT: 26 th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Opening @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center THIS EVENT STARTS August 28 th Opening reception with refreshments. Meet artists and see over 100 pieces of contemporary western art. FREE This art show hangs in the John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery until, Friday 5pm, September 26 th . It is free to the public Contact Carri Dobbins 307-587-5029 SEPTEMBER 2008 Tuesday September 23rd , 2008: EVENT: Cody High Style @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY THIS EVENT RUNS August 23rd to 27th , 2008 Exhibition, fashion show, and seminars regarding western designs in furniture, accessories and fashion. Contact Jill Osiecki 307-578-4025 September 26th, 2008: EVENT: 27th Annual Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sales @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY THIS EVENT RUNS August 26th and 27th, 2008 Sale and Quick Draw. Exhibit and live auction sale of the finest contemporary Western Art. Quick Draw on Saturday. Contact Kathy Thompson 307-587-5029 art@buffalobillartshow.com EVENT: 32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Historical Center Patrons Ball @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY Tickets are $250 for BBHC members. Reservations are required. This formal dinner and dance sells out early. Contact Jill Gleich 307-578-4025 jillo@bbhc.org Saturday September 6th, 2008: EVENT: Holiday Open House @ Buffalo Bill Historical Center Cody WY Refreshments, entertainment, children's reading and a visit from Santa. Contact Buffalo Bill Historical Center 307-587-4771 Saturday September 13th, 2008: EVENT: Cody Country Christmas Celebration Downtown Cody, WY
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