Celebrate the fourth of July In Buffalo Wyoming!
When the United States turns 250 years old this summer, there will be few places more fitting — and fun — to celebrate it than the rugged, storied heart of Johnson County. Buffalo, Wyoming — a town forged by the indomitable will of the American West — is pulling out every stop in July for the Red White and West 250, a once-in-a-lifetime festival honoring this once-in-a-generation milestone.
(Look for updates to be added to this page as more details become available.)
The weekend will be highlighted by a concert featuring up-and-coming country music star Cole Goodwin, from Georgia, but it also will include a parade, a 1.776-kilometer Run for the Bun, a car show, vendors, bouncy houses, a dedication of the Johnson County History Trail, and much more. The event offers a family-friendly opportunity to celebrate America, learn about the early days of the American West, and have a ton of fun all at the same time.
Scroll through this guide to see the activities and links for more information.
Hole in the Wall Documentary
Johnson County Tourism has coordinated with partners to present two screenings of the Hole in the Wall documentary produced by Bighorn Films in 2025.
This documentary chronicles the history of the scenic Hole in the Wall portion of Johnson County and includes a segment educating visitors on recreational opportunities in that beautiful part of the country. Learn from local experts about Butch Cassidy, Nate Champion, and others who passed through this remote area, which remains one of Johnson County’s special treasures.
This 70-minute film has been chosen for the Spark of Madness Film Festival in Pocatello, Idaho, and the Wyoming International Film Festival in Cheyenne. The screenings in Buffalo will mark the Wyoming public premiere for the film.
First Northern Bank is sponsoring free admission screenings at the Buffalo Theater on semiquincentennial weekend.
The first screening will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3. The second showing will be at noon on Saturday, July 4.
Fourth of July Parade
What better way to kick off the Fourth of July than with a good, ole-fashioned parade?
With a theme of Stars & Stripes West, join us at 10 a.m. on Saturday for a parade down Buffalo’s Main Street from Angus to Fort Street. The parade route will then turn west on Fort to Burritt Avenue.
This is a great way to kick off a day of celebration!
Cloud Peak Car Show
The Model A & Pioneer Car Club of Sheridan and Johnson Counties is coordinating a car show following the parade until 2 p.m. in Buffalo’s George Washington Memorial Park along DeSmet Avenue.
This is an open show with no classes.
There will be awards for first and second place by participants’ votes and by spectators’ votes.
The entry fee is a donation with 75 percent going to a scholarship fund.
RUN FOR THE BUN
The Johnson County YMCA is organizing the most patriotic race of the summer!
Run 1.776 kilometers around the track at Grace Field while tackling the ultimate all-American challenge — eat one-half of a hot dog every lap before heading back out on the course. Speed, strategy, and stomach strength are all that matters as participants race for the fastest overall time.
Whether you’re here to compete, laugh, or celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family, this event is all about fun, fitness, and festive chaos.
The event will be held at George Grace Field — across the street from the YMCA at the corner of West Fetterman and Klondike Drive — beginning at 11 a.m.
Pre-register at this link or sign up on the day of the event.
There will be heats running every 20 minutes for eight to 16 individuals who are ready to participate.
A cornhole tournament will begin at noon. Participants can show up by solo and be paired with a partner or they can come with a partner.
A pie-eating contest will take place at 12:30 pm.
BBQ, Bouncy Houses & Vendors
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., George Washington Memorial Park will be the location for bouncy houses, vendors and food trucks.
The vendor show will take place on the west side of the park near the train engine and the car show.
The bouncy houses will be located near Buffalo’s Municipal Pool.
Food vendors will be at various locations in the park.
History Walk Ribbon-Cutting
At 2 p.m., a ceremony on the stage along Main Street between the Johnson County Courthouse and Buffalo City Wall will mark the opening of the Johnson County History Walk.
Seventeen signs were produced by the Johnson County Semiquincentennial Committee to chronicle the history and important developments in regional history.
This ceremony will include two guest speakers, local officials, and more to be announced.
The trail includes two signs at the Courthouse, one at City Hall, and one at the Occidental Hotel before turning west along Clear Creek and into the park. Visitors are invited to check out the trail throughout the day and scan the QR codes on the signs to learn more!
Red WHITE & WEST CONCERT
Cap the Fourth of July with a foot-stomping good time in Prosinski Park thanks to young country music star Cole Goodwin.
The concert begins at 4 p.m. with the Man in Tan and will feature another act in addition to Goodwin.
There will be beer vendors inside the park and food vendors around the park.
Buy tickets for the concert at this link.
Goodwin, 24, has garnered attention for his strong, textured voice paired with his meaningful writing and return to an old-school country sound. The Pooler, Georgia, native burst onto the scene in 2023 with the release of his original, self-produced EP Soon Enough. He has toured the Southeast playing honky tonks, clubs, and festivals, as well as opening shows for big-name artists including Zach Top and Luke Bryan.
Sunday Pancake Feed
Wake up early Sunday morning and mosey to Crazy Woman Square for a pancake feed beginning at 8 a.m.
Church in the Park
An all-denominational service in Crazy Woman Square will begin at at 9 a.m. Sunday.
