City of Lander-Wyoming

You might be familiar with Lander's Wings & Wheels Fly-In, but this year the event is taking place at the Riverton Regional Airport. We encourage our community to head to Riverton on Saturday, August 22, to enjoy this longtime favorite aviation event and continue supporting general aviation in Fremont County.

✈️ Riverton Fly-In & Airport Day ✈️

The City of Riverton invites you to a fun-filled day celebrating aviation, community, and family fun! Explore aircraft up close, meet local pilots, enjoy food trucks, and take part in activities for all ages.

📍 Riverton Regional Airport
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Free admission

Enjoy:
• Aircraft displays
• Fly-in arrivals
• Food trucks
• RC Airplane Display and Demonstration
• Kid's Hangar
• Car Show
• Live Music
• Hot Air Balloon Rides

✈️ Young Eagles Rally

The Fremont EAA will host its annual Young Eagles Rally, providing free introductory flights for youth ages 8–17. Local pilots generously donate their time, aircraft, and fuel to help inspire the next generation of aviators.

Sign-ups for the Young Eagles Rally will be available during the Fly-In on August 22. Flights will take place in Riverton on August 23 and in Lander on Sunday, August 30.

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, we hope you'll join us in supporting this great regional event. Feel free to share this post and help spread the word!

Gannett Peak Elementary
Back to School Open House
Meet and Greet plus Picnic Dinner
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30-6:30 PM
615 Popo Agie St, Lander
332-6690

Apple Fest
Lander Pioneer Museum
September 19, 1-3 PM
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/27639105639104975

Best Apple Pie contest with cash prizes
Cider presses to make fresh apple cider
Kid's applesauce eating contest with prizes
Giant apple slingshot
Lander apple samples and history
Performance by Lander's own Ukulele Band "Uke Can To"
Kid's crafts, buggy rides and more
Pony Express demonstrations

In the early days, Lander was known as the Apple City. The many orchards in the valley produced delicious fruit and today many are still active. Join us to celebrate this tasty part of our history.

For more information, call the Pioneer Museum at 332-3373.

Join WYDOT Aeronautics for a presentation on the 2026 Wyoming Aviation Economic Impact Study. In 2025, Wyoming airports contributed $3.4B to the State's economy. Learn how your airport drives jobs, support communities, and strengthens Wyoming.

August 27, 9 AM, Lander Community and Convention Center
RSVP or submit questions prior to presentation: https://forms.gle/uqbR7XabRBY4tYoA9

Who should attend?
Airport staff and tenants, elected officials, public, local business partners
Your airport, your community, you impact.
https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/aeronautics.html

For more information, contact WYDOT at [email protected]

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To report after-hours water breaks and sewer emergencies, please call City Hall at 307-332-2870 and press #. You'll then be prompted to leave a message detailing your emergency, and our on-call staff will be in touch soon.

🎉 Need a ride? We’ve got you. 🎉

WRTA SafeRides are FREE on Friday & Saturday nights!
Getting home from a game at LVHS? Heading out to dinner? Running to the store? Visiting friends?

📞 Call 307-856-9782 (856-WRTA) and ride anywhere around Lander or Riverton.
👟 Ages 13+ welcome — a great, safe option for teens and peace of mind for parents.

No judgment. Just a friendly, safe ride home.