Summer Music Events At Wyoming State Parks: What To Know

Summer plans are starting to take shape, especially in the Wyoming State Park system, with the announcement of performers for this year’s Tunes on the Trail events. If you remember, a couple of months ago, we announced that the registration/application period was open to bands, solo artists, and musicians interested in performing.

The Wyoming Arts Council and the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation have now made the decisions on who will be performing, and the lineup looks great. Each evening of the series, a guided hike will be available prior to the musical performance.  Each artist will perform a 90-minute set, made unique by the custom backdrop of Wyoming’s beautiful landscape.

While standard day-use fees apply for park entry at Guernsey State Park and Seminoe State Park ($7 per vehicle for Wyoming residents and $12 per vehicle for non-residents) and general admission applies at South Pass City State Historic Site ($4 for Wyoming residents, $8 for non-residents, with free admission for kids 17 & under) the Tunes on the Trail events are free to attend. Entry to Hot Springs State Park is always free. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and explore the park to make the most of their visit.

 

Here’s a look at the dates, times, and performers for this summer’s four events.

Shawn Hess
June 6, 2026
Guernsey State Park
Optional Hike: 4:30 p.m.
Performance: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Tunes on the Trail with Shawn Hess

Box of Rocks
July 11, 2026
Seminoe State Park
Optional Hike: 5 p.m.
Performance: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tunes on the Trail with Box of Rocks

The Tinderwoods
August 15, 2026
South Pass City State Historic Site
Optional Hike: 4:30 p.m.
Performance: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Tunes on the Trail with The Tinderwoods

Pathfinder
August 22, 2026
Hot Springs State Park
Optional Hike: 5:30 p.m.
Performance: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
ℹ️ Tunes on the Trail with Pathfinder

Wyoming Hot Springs State Park Trip