Sheepherders' Rondy Starts Friday: In its sixth year, it’s all about celebrating the sheep industry

Sheepwagons being unloaded at the Wyoming State Fair two weeks ago. Be sure to visit Glenrock this weekend for the Sheepherders' Rendezvous. The fun starts Friday at 2 p.m., in Town Park. (Jackson Day photo)
There may be a little bit of contention about where exactly the sheepwagon was created in the Cowboy State – was it Gillette or Douglas?
Could it have been Glenrock?
No one appears to have the absolute, definitive answer (although plenty of research is being done to get to the bottom of things).
However, if you’re interested in celebrating all things sheep and sheep industry related, then the Glenrock Sheepherders’ Rendezvous, in its sixth year, is taking place this weekend, Aug. 25-27 at Town Park.
Dedicated individuals put on the show to give the community and visitors the opportunity to gather and socialize, learn more about the history of sheepwagons, sheep and their herders, by making a long weekend of it.
Daily events include visiting and learning about the sheepwagons on display, taking in the alpaca show and learning more about the animals, watching spinners and weavers as they work their craft, living history demonstrations, pioneer cooking, blacksmith demos, learning about the Pony Express and how they delivered mail and, of course, live music.
Aug. 25, Friday
Noon - Craft vendors, food trucks, sheepwagons, Sheep Shed shop open
1 p.m.-3 p.m. - Variety of games and music
3 p.m.- 5 p.m. – Square dance demonstrations
5:30 p.m. - Live music
Aug. 26, Saturday
9 a.m. - Dick Grabow Dog trials begin, sheepwagons and Sheep Shed shop open
10 a.m. - Craft vendors, food trucks open, day-long music variety shows begin
Noon - Junior dog competition
4:30 p.m. - Dutch oven cook off judging
Aug. 27, Sunday
10 a.m. - Sheepwagons and shop open
10 a.m. - Craft and food vendors open, gospel music
11 a.m. - Cowboy church
Noon - Rondy ends
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Glenrock Independent
Physical Address:506 W. Birch, Glenrock, WY 82637 Mailing Address: PO Box 109, Douglas, WY 82633 Phone: (307) 436-2211
The Glenrock Independent is located in the Bronco Building
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.