Events & Outdoors
The towns of Encampment, Riverside, Saratoga, (located just twenty miles from Riverside) and the surrounding valley are packed with outdoor adventure, western tradition, and year-round recreation. Whether you’re here for hunting and fishing, hiking and sightseeing through the Snowy Range, rafting the Encampment or North Platte Rivers or exploring miles of trails by snowmobile, cross-country skis or snowshoes, there’s never a shortage of ways to enjoy Wyoming’s wide-open country.
The area is also home to beloved local traditions and events including rodeos, the famous Woodchoppers Jamboree, community celebrations, and Riverside Garage’s own Annual WeenieFest — bringing together locals and travelers alike for good food, good company, and a little small-town Wyoming character.
Woodchoppers Jamboree
& Rodeo
The Riverside-Encampment Lions Club proudly presents the Annual Woodchoppers Jamboree & Rodeo each Father’s Day weekend — a celebration of the valley’s logging and ranching heritage. The weekend features fast-paced woodchopping competitions, classic Western rodeo events, family activities, local vendors, wood-fired barbecue, homemade pie, and cold drinks. From flying wood chips to bull riding and mutton busting, it’s a full weekend of small-town tradition and Western fun for all ages.
WeenieFest 2026!
Celebrate the 10th Annual Weeniefest at Riverside Garage & Cabins on the 4th of July for a free community cookout packed with small-town charm. Grab a free hot dog lunch, swap stories with locals and enjoy a laid-back afternoon in the heart of the Encampment River Valley. WeenieFest pairs perfectly with the area’s Independence Day festivities, including 5K runs, pancake breakfasts, parades and fireworks. It’s a hometown tradition built around good food, good company and celebrating the Fourth the Wyoming way.