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South Pass City Gold Rush Days

A vintage base ball team from South Pass City poses for a group photo on a grassy field, with American and Wyoming state flags in the background during Gold Rush Days in Wind River Country.

Date: July 11, 2026 – July 12, 2026

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Overview

A Celebration of All Things South Pass City

Head to South Pass City for a weekend of enjoyment. Pan for gold and see historic exhibits, gold mining demonstrations, Pony Express reenactments and a vintage base ball tournament. Listen to live saloon music and the anvil blasting at the Price Street Bridge every hour on the hour. South Pass City Gold Rush Days also includes tours of the Carissa Mine & Mill and the opportunity to explore five-miles of interpretive trails. Check out the South Pass City website for details.

Two light-colored horses stand side by side, harnessed to a wooden wagon in front of a historic building in Wind River Country.

Get ready for:

  • Vintage Base Ball
  • Anvil Blasting
  • Gold Panning
  • Live Music
  • Sarsaparilla & Food
  • Mining Demos & Tours
  • Special Hikes
  • Kids Games and much more!

Admission: $5 a person

Kids 2 and younger are free.

LOCATION

South Pass City State Historic Site
125 Main St.
South Pass, WY 82520

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📍South Pass City, Wyoming

While you can visit this historic gold mining town from the end of May – mid October, save the date for Gold Rush Days – July 11 & 12.

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📍South Pass City, Wyoming While you can visit this historic gold mining town from the end of May - mid October, save the date for Gold Rush Days - July 11 & 12. Photo: Wind River Country #Wyoming #WindRiverCountry #ThatsWY

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When the mountains call, there’s only one thing to do. Go.

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Ready to learn more about the wild horses of the West? The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary – which is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation – has a visitor center with an interpretive display, and also offers guided tours.
Plan your trip at the link in our bio.

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Ready to learn more about the wild horses of the West? The Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary - which is located on the Wind River Indian Reservation - has a visitor center with an interpretive display, and also offers guided tours. Plan your trip at the link in our bio. Photo: Melissa Hemkin #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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This is what we like to call the perfect summer day in Wind River Country.

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This is what we like to call the perfect summer day in Wind River Country. Photo: Wind River Country/Paula McCormick #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Combine history and modern-day culture at the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, June 19-21. Held in Fort Washakie, the event includes a parade, hand game tournament, drum contest, Indian rodeo and relay races and Grand Entries.

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Combine history and modern-day culture at the Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, June 19-21. Held in Fort Washakie, the event includes a parade, hand game tournament, drum contest, Indian rodeo and relay races and Grand Entries. Find more information at the link in our bio. #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Plan a trip to Lander and Lander Brewfest to enjoy 80+ beers made all across the Mountain West on June 12-13. We hope to see you there – cheers!

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Plan a trip to Lander and Lander Brewfest to enjoy 80+ beers made all across the Mountain West on June 12-13. We hope to see you there - cheers! Photo: Wyoming Office of Tourism #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState

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Spring storms and lush landscapes.

Start planning your visit at the link in our bio.

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Spring storms and lush landscapes. Start planning your visit at the link in our bio. Photo: Scott Copeland #WindRiverCountry #Wyoming #ThatsWY #CowboyState