Homesteader Days Festival

Homesteader Days is an annual heritage festival in Powell, Wyoming, that celebrates the agricultural and pioneer history of the Big Horn Basin. Hosted by the Homesteader Museum, the event honors the settlers who established farms and ranches in the region under the early 20th-century homestead acts.

The festival is typically held on the second Saturday in September at and around the Homesteader Museum. It offers a hands-on look at Wyoming's farming heritage with activities for all ages.

Popular attractions include:

• Vintage tractor, truck, and car show featuring restored agricultural equipment.
• Steam-powered and antique machinery demonstrations showing how early farmers worked the land.
• Blacksmithing, quilting, and other pioneer craft demonstrations.
• Artisan and food vendors showcasing local products.
• Live music throughout the day.
• Children's games and hands-on activities inspired by pioneer life.
• The Ruby Hopkin Commemorative Pie Auction, a fundraiser featuring homemade pies.
• Complimentary root beer floats, a longtime festival favorite.

For 2026, the festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Homesteader Museum in Powell.