The beautiful Wyoming wilderness and bluegrass music perfectly complement each other. That’s why 23 years ago the Natrona County Roads, Bridges & Parks Department got together with Townsquare Media and started the Beartrap Summer Festival on Casper Mountain.
Over the years, the festival has expanded to embrace a variety of music types and has grown to attract big-name headliners along with the cream of the crop of local performers. You’ll also find a marketplace with vendors, a food court, artists, and craftsmen plus attendees can even participate in music workshops given by the performers. There’s so much packed into two days, the Beartrap Summer Festival is an epic way to spend a summer weekend.
The Beartrap Summer Festival - August 5 and 6, 2017
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The festival is held on Casper Mountain, around 13 miles south of Casper, Wyoming.
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It’s a picturesque spot for music lovers from anywhere and everywhere to camp out while they enjoy a weekend of amazing live performances.
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Loads of local and regional bands perform, but there are bands from many other states in the lineup too.
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Some fans have made the festival an annual tradition for 15 years or more.
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A few of the bigger names that have played Beartrap in recent years include the Charlie Daniels Band…
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…Rodney Crowell…
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…Sam Bush…
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…and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
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Don’t feel self-conscious if you want to dance - everyone is doing it.
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This year festival-goers will be treated to performances by Joan Osborne…
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…and Wynonna Judd performing with her new band the Big Noise.
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One thing is for sure: you’ll get your RDA of awesome music and epic fun by the end of the weekend.
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For a quick peek into the festival, check out this video:
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Beartrap typically happens during the first weekend in August - mark your calendar!
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Have you ever been to the Beartrap Festival? What was your favorite part of the weekend?
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