The Great Mountain Mingle

Name: The Great Mountain Mingle
Start: 2025-09-14T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-09-14T18:30:00-06:00
Location: Hogadon Basin Ski Area

Schedule

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 12:00 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Hogadon Basin Ski Area | Casper, WY

OVG Hospitality at the Ford Wyoming Center and Hogadon Lodge would like to invite the community to celebrate the end of summer with the first-ever Great Mountain Mingle, TWO FUN-FILLED Sundays of music, food, drinks, and outdoor activities on Casper Mountain.
The events take place on Sunday, September 7 and Sunday, September 14 from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Guests can enjoy fresh mountain air, family-friendly games, a mix of local entertainment while dining on grilled favorites and sampling beer. Admission is free and open to all.
Entertainment Lineup
September 7th – Wyoming’s one-man band, Chad Lore will take the stage with his high-energy, crowd pleasing music from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. DJ Eclipsan and DJ Bryght Lyght Q will keep the beats going for the rest of the afternoon.
September 14th – We’ll welcome Casper local favorite, acoustic musician Jake Juarez from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. DJ Eclipsan and DJ Bryght Lyght Q will keep the beats going for the rest of the afternoon.
Food & Drinks
Hogadon Lodge will be grilling up burgers, dogs, chicken sandwiches and more along with classic picnic sides. The Lodge bar will be open with full service, and guests can also enjoy a beer tasting. Attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite, helping decide which beer will be featured year-round at Hogadon Lodge and the Ford Wyoming Center.
Vendors Welcome
Local vendors are invited to participate in The Great Mountain Mingle. There is no fee to join, but vendors must be fully self-contained, providing their own tables, chairs, and equipment. Please note there is no access to electricity or water on-site. Food trucks or food sales will not be permitted, but retail, craft, and informational vendors are encouraged to take part in the community atmosphere. Interested vendors should visit https://www.fordwyomingcenter.com/ or call Kendra at 307.235.8456 for registration details.

Activities
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the day’s activities, which include cornhole, backyard games, chalk art, and scavenger hunts with prizes like ski passes and gift bags.
Know Before You Go
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all:
• Outside coolers and off-site alcohol are strictly prohibited
• No camping is allowed on-site
• Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome, but owners must clean up after their pets
“The Great Mountain Mingle is about community, connection, and making the most of our mountain setting,” said Jake Crumb, Ford Wyoming Center General Manager. “We’re excited to bring people together for music, games, and good food in one of the most beautiful spots in Casper.”