Top Events in Natrona County This June and July 2026

Summer in Natrona County has never looked more worth circling on the calendar. Between America's 250th anniversary celebrations and the beloved annual traditions that make Casper feel like home, the stretch from late June through mid-July is packed with reasons to get out, gather, and enjoy everything this part of Wyoming does best. Whether you're a lifelong local or recently planted roots here, here's your guide to the events you won't want to miss — in the order they're happening.

A Night at the Ballpark for a Good Cause

The summer slate kicks off June 25th when Relay For Life of Wyoming teams up with the Casper Spuds for a special evening at Mike Lansing Field starting at 6:30pm. More than a baseball game, it's a night dedicated to celebrating cancer survivors, remembering loved ones, and standing together in the ongoing fight for a cure. Every ticket sold and every show of support keeps momentum behind one of the most meaningful community traditions going. The game setting makes it feel festive rather than heavy — this is a night to cheer loudly for more than just the score. 

Comics, Cosplay, and a Celebrity Weekend at the Ford Wyoming Center

The weekend of June 27th and 28th, Casper Comic Con takes over the Ford Wyoming Center. Doors open Saturday at 10am and Sunday at 10am, with the floor packed with vendors buying, selling, and trading comics, collectibles, toys, and pop culture gems. Celebrity guest Charlie Schlatter — best known from Diagnosis Murder and currently the official new voice of E.T. — will be on hand for appearances. The cosplay contest runs Saturday afternoon at 4pm for adults and Sunday at 3pm for kids 13 and under, no pre-registration needed. Whether you're a serious collector or just along for the spectacle, this is a genuinely fun way to spend a June weekend in Casper.

America Turns 250 — and Casper Is Throwing the Party

On July 4th, the Ford Wyoming Center hosts the Independence Day 250 Celebration, a free, family-friendly event starting at 4pm with a fireworks finale capping the evening. The scale fits the occasion: seven inflatable attractions, wagon rides courtesy of Historic Trails West, live entertainment from multiple acts including A Band Named Sue and Rumble Trunk, a patriotic bike and stroller parade, a kids market featuring young entrepreneurs ages 5 through 17, local vendors, food trucks, and a beer garden. Admission and parking are free — just bring lawn chairs and blankets. This is the kind of celebration that makes you feel genuinely glad to live where you live.

The Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo: A Full Week of Fun

Everything builds toward the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo, and it starts in style. On the morning of July 7th, the Fair & Rodeo Parade winds through Downtown Casper from 10am to noon, themed "Celebrating America's Spirit" and drawing crowds to line the streets before the week truly gets underway. That same evening at 7:30pm, the PRCA Rodeo fires up at the Fairgrounds and runs nightly through July 12th. Ranked among the top 20 PRCA rodeos in the nation, the competition covers tie-down roping, bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and the crowd-favorite Mutton Bustin'. Special theme nights make each evening distinct — July 9th is Patriot Day honoring active duty and veterans with ID, July 10th is Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day, and July 12th is Finals Night when the championship stakes are at their peak. 

From a community night at the ballpark to a championship PRCA rodeo, this stretch of summer in Natrona County delivers the kind of events that give a place its character. These aren't just things to put on your calendar — they're the moments that people talk about long after the summer is over. Get out there and enjoy every bit of it.