Visitor Tips
Rawlins is on the Union Pacific railroad line at 6,755 feet — the Wyoming Frontier Prison museum and the surrounding high desert are compelling local attractions.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, rodeo events, carnival rides, and the high-plains ranching community spirit of south-central Wyoming.
About Carbon County Fair
In Rawlins, the Carbon County Fair is an eight-day August celebration along the Medicine Bow River, drawing families from Wyoming's high-desert ranching communities near the Continental Divide.
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