Gold Rush Days/South Pass City 150th Anniversary
South Pass City Wyoming State Historic Site annual Gold Rush Days and South Pass City 150th Anniversary. With Chancy Williams & the Younger Brothers Band, a display of Fire Works on Saturday Night July 7. Historical pageants, Anvil Blasting, old time baseball tournament, tour of the Carissa Mine and Mill and much more on both Saturday and Sunday.
This year’s event features a special appearance by Chancey Williams & the Younger Brothers Band on the evening of July 7, followed by a fireworks display like no other in Wyoming.
Experience American history brought to life in an authentic gold mining camp. Try not to catch gold fever when panning for real gold in a glacial fed stream.
Additionally this year, the Hudson Vintage Base Ball team defends its 2017 Championship against South Pass City, Lander. This tournament features teams in vintage 1906 uniforms and using 1906 rules.
Other activities include Pony Express rides, pack mule demonstrations, faro players, immigrant trail re-enactors, gold panning, home baked goods, musical entertainers along the street and the ever popular anvil blasting.
The Carissa Mine will be in full operation both days from noon to 5 p.m., as well as mining demonstrations on the Flood and Hindle Trail.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of South Pass and the 150@150 group of sponsors. For more information call (307) 332-3684.
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 7, 2018 Sunday Jul 8, 2018
July 7, 10 a.m. -11 p.m. and July 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location
South Pass City Wyoming State Historic Site, South Pass City Wyoming
Fees/Admission
$5 for Adults and $3 for Kids 18 and under.
Website
Contact Information
Call South Pass City State Historic Site 307-332-3684 for more information or go to southpasscity.com
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