FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2023
For more information: Audra Dominguez, Festival Director
info@wyomingdiscoverydays.org 904-874-2560
WYOMING DISCOVERY DAYS VENDORS CAN REGISTER AND PAY ON-LINE AT WYOMINGDISCOVERYDAYS.ORG
Wyoming Discovery Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 2023, in Hot Springs State Park, Thermopolis, Wyoming. This popular folk festival will celebrate Wyoming’s unique cultural heritage through stories, music, food, art, livestock, and demonstrations.
The festival showcases the creativity and handwork of Wyoming’s own storytellers, artists, craftsmen, culinary artisans, and musicians. It includes a Hear Me Now Storytelling Circle, music at the Pavilion, Fine Art and Folk Art Show, Trading Post, Folk Master Craftsmen Tent, artisan and guild demonstrations, hands-on activities for families, and a Rocky Mountain Food Court.
Big Horn Basin Nature & Discovery Center Joint Powers Board rebranded the Big Horn Basin Folk Festival into what is now Wyoming Discovery Days Folk Festival. “As always, the Story Telling Tipi is a favorite and last year a tipi was donated for the children and their families to paint! That was a huge hit and an activity we are planning again!” said Toddi Darlington. “Yes, we have worked with the local folks across Wyoming to bring a fun filled weekend with memorable interactive experiences for the whole family,” said Audra Dominguez, Festival Director.
The website, WYOMINGDISCOVERYDAYS.ORG, includes easy registration and access to pay for vendor booth fees, information on how to get to the event grounds, a schedule of the two-day event, with a for the kids’ activities schedule. Craftsmen and craftswomen from around Wyoming will be added as event details continue to develop. A full schedule will be posted by July 21, 2023.
“And, of course, the most important part of the site will be advertising the many sponsors who help to make the event happen. So far, the event has received a grant from Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund and Wyoming Arts Council to help cover the cost of bringing craftsmen and craftswomen from all over
Wyoming to participate in the festival. There is additional funding from local and state sponsors including the public and private sector.”
The event offers opportunities for vendors to sell their wares. A Fine Art and Folk Art show and sale will have items made of paper, clay, metal, fibers, wood, leather, and animal byproducts. Other vendor art will include paintings, photography, jewelry, and sculpture. The Trading Post will have other arts and crafts for sale. The website will help determine if your booth will be part of the fine art, folk art or trading post. Food vendors are always welcome.
The Food Court offers an array of Rocky Mountain foods unique to Wyoming including Indian Tacos, Chuck Wagon meals, a wide variety of Wyoming’s most beloved food trucks, and Kettle Corn. A vast range of delicious food will be available throughout the festival.
Visit our website for an entry form and submit by July 14th if you are interested in participating in Wyoming Discovery Days. Accepting: Artists, Craftsman, Trading Post Sellers, Demonstrators, Food Trucks, & Breweries.
Contact: info@wyomingdiscoverydays.org for specific inquiries or visit wyomingdiscoverydays.org
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Note: A more detailed roster of artists, performers, programs, and sponsors will be published closer to the event.