By the Numbers
Wyoming's largest fair drew about 140,000 visitors in 2025, up slightly from roughly 135,000 in 2024, according to Visit Casper's official economic-impact figures. It's the only Wyoming fair with a verified attendance figure that holds up to scrutiny.
Source: Wyoming News NowCentral Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Overview
Every year, Casper hosts the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo, which is a nine-day July Fourth celebration in Wyoming's second-largest city, drawing large crowds from the Powder River Basin and Oil City for rodeo and fair entertainment. Launched in 1904, the fair has held its place in Wyoming agricultural life for generations.
Highlights
Expect a premier Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo, livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the July 4th cowboy culture that defines Wyoming's oil-and-cattle capital.
Good to Know
The PRCA rodeo at the Central Wyoming Fair is one of the best in the region — the July 4th atmosphere in Casper is spectacular, with fireworks over the Platte River.
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