Ferret Day festivities will take place in Meeteetse on Saturday. Ferret Day is an annual celebration of the endangered black-footed ferrets’ rediscovery in Meeteetse in 1981.

The ferret — which has become a symbol of the town — was reintroduced to the area in 2016.

Ferret Day will begin at 10 a.m. at the Meeteetse Museums with the story of rediscovery told by Kris Hogg. Following Hogg’s retelling of the famous event, children can play games with the Meeteetse Recreation District at the school football field from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Beginning at 11 a.m., the Basin Fiddlers will perform at the Elkhorn Bar and Grill. The fiddlers will be followed by an open mic from 1-4 p.m. Local and traveling musicians are welcome to perform during this time. In addition, local craft and food vendors will be set up in the Ferret Den and on Water Avenue.

Thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a live black-footed ferret will be on display at the Meeteetse Museums all day.

“This is your chance to see North America’s most endangered animal — the black-footed ferret,” said  David Cunningham, executive director of Meeteetse Museums.

Wyoming Game and Fish will also be present with current counts on the Meeteetse ferrets that were first reintroduced in 2016. Even Farrah the Black-Footed Ferret, the museum’s mascot, will be out and about throughout the day.

Following the events in Meeteetse, the Cody Theatre will host a free screening of the film “Ferret Town.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, with the event starting at 7 p.m. There will be exclusive footage shown that didn’t appear in the Wyoming PBS version of the film.

The live black-footed ferret also will be on display at the Cody Theatre.

Following the screening, folks will get a chance to ask questions to a panel including Virginia Moore, Dana Nelson, Kris Hogg and others. Free refreshments are being provided by Fat Racks BBQ.

All events for the day are free. Due to limited space at the film screening, folks are encouraged to pick up free tickets at the Meeteetse Museums beforehand. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The project is supported in part by an award from the Wyoming Arts Council as well as local sponsors.

For additional information about the event, call Amy Phillips at 307-868-2423 or email programs@meeteetsemuseums.org.